U.S. Air Force Col. Gerard Carisio, left, 18th Maintenance Group commander, and Maj. Spencer Sherman, incoming 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, render a salute during the 18th AMXS activation ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2026. The realignment of maintenance Airmen, resources and responsibilities provides a tighter relationship between operators and maintainers, flattening the maintenance organizational structure and transitioning aircraft maintenance units into fighter generation squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
| Date Taken: | 05.14.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.21.2026 01:49 |
| Photo ID: | 9699812 |
| VIRIN: | 260515-F-WJ150-1165 |
| Resolution: | 4678x3112 |
| Size: | 6.65 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
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