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The 18th OG is the largest combat operations group in the Air Force with eight squadrons, one flight, 842 active-duty members and approximately 80 aircraft, including the F-15 Eagle, E-3 Sentry, KC-135 Stratotanker and the HH-60 Pave Hawk.

Feb 21, 2025 · After a $52 million comprehensive redesign, the 18 OSS achieved targeted development milestones in 2024 via project alignment with U.S. Forces Japan, Pacific Air Forces, and the GOJ. Improvements include an increase in specialized personnel as well as critical infrastructure modernization to replace aging systems and networks.

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1.4. General Roles and Responsibilities. The Weather Support Team (WST) is the seamless integration of the regional Operational Weather Squadron (OWS) and the 18 OSS/OSW to produce decision-grade weather support for 18 WG operations.

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Jul 28, 2016 · The 18th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers provide quality air traffic services for Kadena. “Here at Kadena Air Base, we provide air traffic services for multiple airframes in all branches of service,” said Staff Sgt. Dennis …

Apr 16, 2023 · KADENA AIR BASE, Japan – A specialized engineering team from the headquarters of the Air Force Flight Standards Agency arrived at Kadena Air Base to help optimize the on-base Airport Surveillance...

Apr 19, 2023 · “The Digital Airport Surveillance Radar (DASR) sends out radio frequency pulses into space that then reflects off surfaces giving us plots that can be seen on our and air traffic controller's screens,” said Senior Airman Sean Bradford, 18th OSS RAWS technician.

The Shoguns of the 18th Wing are organized into five groups: operations, maintenance, mission support, civil engineer and medical. Team Kadena includes associate units from five other Air Force major commands, the Navy, and numerous other Department of Defense agencies and direct reporting units.