Units
The 18th Wing is composed of five groups each with specific functions. The Operations Group controls all flying and airfield operations. The Maintenance Group performs Aircraft and Aircraft support equipment maintenance. The Mission Support Group has a wide range of responsibilities but a few of its functions are Security, Communications, Personnel Management, Logistics, Services and Contracting support. The Civil Engineer Group provides facilities management, while the Medical Group provides medical and dental care.
- 18th Operations Group (Tail Code: ZZ)
- 44th Fighter Squadron "Vampires" (F-15C/D)
- 67th Fighter Squadron "Fighting Cocks" (F-15C/D)
- 909th Air Refueling Squadron (KC-135R)
- 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron (E-3B/C)
- 33d Rescue Squadron (HH-60G)
- 31st Rescue Squadron (Pararescue)
- 18th Mission Support Group
- 18th Maintenance Group
- 18th Medical Group
- 18th Civil Engineer Group
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. In addition to the 81 aircraft of the 18th Wing, associate units operate more than 20 permanently assigned, forward-based or deployed aircraft from the base on a daily basis.
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