18th AMXS hosts third quarter weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Bouvy, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load standardization crew member, gives the opening remarks of a quarterly weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition pitted teams from different AMUs against each other in a race to complete the loading of weapons onto F-15 Eagles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare for a quarterly weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. To signal the start of the competition, an evaluator called the teams to attention and presented them with a time limit of 35 minutes to load missiles onto an F-15 Eagle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zahmann McAdory, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load standardization crew member, tightens a bolt in preparation for loading a missile onto an F-15 Eagle during a quarterly weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The weapons load competition and friendly competition between 67th and 44th AMU encourages teamwork and camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chris Fleming, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load team chief, tightens the screw of a LAU-128 missile rail launcher during a quarterly weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Load crew competitions give weapons personnel the opportunity to display their war-fighting skills and unveil the best weapons load crew for each quarter throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Niquita Newton, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team chief, retrieves tools during the third quarter weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Accuracy was of the utmost importance during the competition; if crew members drop any tools during the competition, points get deducted from their score. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Weapons load crew team members from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit carry an AIM-9L/M Sidewinder missile during a quarterly weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. In order for load crews to compete, they must prove themselves during monthly proficiency loads, quarterly evaluations and daily mission performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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18th AMXS hosts third quarter weapons load competition

Weapons load crew team members from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit work together to lift an AIM-9L/M Sidewinder missile onto an LAU-128 missile rail launcher during a quarterly weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Air Force weapons load crew competitions showcase the efficiency of load crew teams to safely, reliably and properly arm an F-15 within time constraints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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18th AMXS hosts third quarter weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brady Clark, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, tightens a screw on an AIM-9L/M Sidewinder missile during a quarterly weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The teams competed to have the fastest times while completing a munitions load with no safety write-ups. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron congratulate 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team members at the conclusion of the third quarter weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The weapons load competition is a time-honored tradition between the 67th and 44th AMU, showcasing each unit’s ability to quickly prepare an F-15 Eagle for real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Published Oct. 26, 2016
By Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Bouvy, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load standardization crew member, gives the opening remarks of a quarterly weapons load competition Oct. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition pitted teams from different AMUs against each other in a race to complete the loading of weapons onto F-15 Eagles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

18th AMXS hosts third quarter weapons load competition

Rivals against time

Rivals against time

18th AMXS hosts third quarter weapons load competition

Rivals against time

18th AMXS hosts third quarter weapons load competition

18th AMXS hosts third quarter weapons load competition

18th AMXS hosts third quarter weapons load competition

Rivals against time