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U.S. Air Force Airmen gather to watch the 18th Maintenance Group quarterly weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2024. The competition showcased the capabilities of the 4th Fighter Generation Squadron, 356th FGS, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 159th FGS on a variety of competencies including safety, appearance, speed, knowledge and accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Hackworth, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, loads munitions onto an F-15E Strike Eagle during a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2024. The competition graded Airmen from the 4th Fighter Generation Squadron, 356th FGS, 18th AMXS and the 159th FGS on a variety of competencies including safety, appearance, speed, knowledge and accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Eric Antonucci, 356th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, loads munitions onto a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II during a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2024. The quarterly competition tests the knowledge and proficiency of the Airmen and identifies the load crew of the quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chase Cunningham, 159th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares to load munitions onto an F-15E Strike Eagle during a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2024. Weapons load competitions test a squadron’s ability to safely and accurately load munitions onto their respective aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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A weapons load crew assigned to the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron competes in a munitions load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2024. Weapons load competitions test a squadron’s ability to safely and accurately load munitions onto their respective aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ean Gardner, 4th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares to load munitions onto a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II during a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2024. The quarterly competition tests the knowledge and proficiency of the Airmen and identifies the load crew of the quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 4th Fighter Generation Squadron celebrate their victory after a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2024. The 4th FGS won the title of 18th Maintenance Group Load Crew of the Quarter by demonstrating their proficiency in multiple competencies including in safety, appearance, speed, knowledge and accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Lippert, 4th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares to load munitions onto a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II during a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2024. The competition showcased the capabilities of the 4th Fighter Generation Squadron, 356th FGS, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 159th FGS on a variety of competencies including safety, appearance, speed, knowledge and accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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A weapons load crew assigned to the 4th Fighter Generation Squadron compete in a munitions load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2024. Weapons load competitions test a squadron’s ability to safely and accurately load munitions onto their respective aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Hopkins, left, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ean Gardner, 4th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew members, prepare to load munitions onto a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II during a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2024. The quarterly competition tests the knowledge and proficiency of the Airmen and identifies the load crew of the quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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U.S. Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit pick up and transport an AIM-9 Sidewinder to a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2021. The performance of each load crew is meticulously graded by an evaluator and points are deducted for technical, reliability and proficiency errors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Both teams from the 67th, left, and the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Units, right, flank U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Wood, 18th Wing command chief, as he gives his closing remarks at a load competition held at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2021. Members from both the 44th and 67th AMUs came out to support their unit's representatives during the load competition, along with other special guests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Laura Goodman, left, 18th Maintenance Group commander, congratulates U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Allen Avery, right, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-15 weapons lead crew chief, on a job well done during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2021. Members from both the 44th and 67th AMUs came out to support their unit's representatives during the load competition, along with other special guests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Airman 1st Class Nasir Muhammad, a 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, secures the cart used to transport missiles during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2021. The load competitions ensure members from the 18th Maintenance Group are proficient in their craft and support Kadena Air Base’s projection of peace and security in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Airman 1st Class Jhon Marco Laxamana, a 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, along with his teammates, lifts an AIM-9 Sidewinder to its proper position under a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2021. The teams work together to ensure the aircraft is safe for loading, bomb racks and launchers are properly configured and munitions are inspected to match mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Airman 1st Class Stephanie Tewart, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, moves an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile toward a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2021. The performance of each load crew is meticulously graded by an evaluator and points are deducted for technical, reliability and proficiency errors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Allen Avery, right, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-15 weapons lead crew chief, secures an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile to a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2021. The load crews work together to ensure the aircraft is safe for loading, bomb racks and launchers are properly configured and munitions are inspected to match mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Airman 1st Class Nasir Muhammad, left, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, steers as U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Allen Avery, right, 44th AMU F-15 weapons lead crew chief, guides him and an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2021. Working together, the teams ensure the aircraft is safe for loading, bomb racks and launchers are properly configured and munitions are inspected to match mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Airman 1st Class Brandon Gipson, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, checks the missile rack of a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2021. The teams work together to ensure the aircraft is safe for loading, bomb racks and launchers are properly configured and munitions are inspected to match mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Airman 1st Class Jhon Marco Laxamana, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, tightens a bolt underneath a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2021. Load competitions ensure members from the 18th Maintenance Group are proficient in their craft and support Kadena Air Base’s projection of peace and security in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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