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Guiding the mission forward: Col. Carisio assumes command of Kadena18th MXG
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18th Wing Public Affairs July 25, 2025
Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez
18th Wing Public Affairs July 25, 2025
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, left, 18th Wing commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Gerard Carisio, 18th Maintenance Group incoming commander, during the 18th MXG change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2025. The 18th MXG supports the 18th Wing and maintains combat-ready aircraft to support air operation taskings at any given time.