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Weapons load crews competed for their talent

A U.S. Air Force weapons load crew team from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit secure an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile to an F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during a quarterly weapons load competition April 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition evaluated safety, reliability and effectiveness while adhering to technical data and explosive safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Weapons load crews competed for their talent

A U.S. Air Force weapons load crew team from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit uses an MJ-1C lift truck to transport an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile to an F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during a quarterly weapons load competition April 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Weapons load competitions are conducted quarterly to keep Airmen sharp and recognize superior performers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Weapons load crews competed for their talent

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, secures an AIM-9L/M Sidewinder missile during a quarterly weapons load competition April 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition brings together weapons load crew members from 44th and 67th Aircraft Maintenance Units of the 18th AMXS to compete against one another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Weapons load crews competed for their talent

A U.S. Air Force weapons load crew team from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit carry an AIM-9L/M Sidewinder missile to an F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during a quarterly weapons load competition April 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition pitted two load crews against each other to evaluate who could prepare the aircraft for combat the fastest and with the fewest procedural errors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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Race against the clock

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Niquita Newton, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, moves an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile onto an F-15 Eagle Jan. 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The AIM-120 AMRAAM is capable of a multitude of operations, with capabilities of reaching mach four, radar homing and explosive warheads. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Race against the clock

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile onto an F-15 Eagle Jan. 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Weapons load crew members have to rush against the clock while using proper loading procedures to ensure secure connections of the missiles onto the F-15 Eagle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Race against the clock

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andre Douglas prepares to load an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile onto an F-15 Eagle Jan. 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Weapons load crew members train monthly to maintain their loading qualifications and competency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Race against the clock

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile onto an F-15 Eagle Jan. 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the annual weapons load competition, crews are given 60 minutes to load eight missiles onto an F-15 Eagle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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Race against the clock

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare for the annual weapons load competition Jan. 4, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition is held between the 67th and 44th Aircraft Maintenance Units to find out which Airmen make up the fastest weapons load crews on Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)

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