Kadena Maintenance Unit Receives Honor

Jan. 5, 2009
The squadron flies and supports 10 HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, 15 KC-135 midair refuelers, and two E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft.

KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa — This base’s 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron — which twice deployed to Afghanistan last year — has received the 2008 Pacific Air Force Maintenance Effectiveness Award.

The award recognizes significant mission achievements, effective use of maintenance resources and practices, and participation in personnel quality-of-life programs.

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