Bats or Roosters: Which is faster?

U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Simon John Delaney, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, races against the clock to complete final tasks during a load competition Oct. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The units completed their tasks within mere seconds of each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica H. Smith)

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Bats or Roosters: Which is faster?

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class John Sliwka, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, loads munitions during a load competition Oct. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The AMUs not only competed against one another, but the clock as well. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica H. Smith)

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Bats or Roosters: Which is faster?

Members of the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit are evaluated as they load munitions onto an F-15 Eagle during a load competition Oct. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Each unit had members cheering them on as they raced against the clock and opposing team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica H. Smith)

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Bats or Roosters: Which is faster?

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Llaguno, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, prepares to move munitions to an F-15 Eagle while being evaluated during a load competition Oct. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th and 67th AMUs competed to see which unit loaded munitions in the best time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica H. Smith)

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Bats or Roosters: Which is faster?

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Carson, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, works quickly to load munitions onto an F-15 Eagle during a load competition Oct. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Load competitions give Airmen an opportunity to test their skills and efficiency in a light-hearted competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica H. Smith)

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U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazo, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, moves munitions during a load competition Oct. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The winner earns the title of the best AMU on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica H. Smith)

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Bats or Roosters: Which is faster?

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Carson, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, left, and Staff Sgt. Eric Llaguno, 44th AMU weapons load crew chief, work together to load munitions while being evaluated during a load competition Oct. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Later, the 44th AMU was announced the winner of the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica H. Smith)

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Bats or Roosters: Which is faster?

Published Nov. 21, 2018
By Staff Sgt. Jessica H. Smith
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Simon John Delaney, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, races against the clock to complete final tasks during a load competition Oct. 26, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The units completed their tasks within mere seconds of each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica H. Smith)