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Haunted Load

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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Haunted Load

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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Haunted Load

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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Haunted Load

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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Haunted Load

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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Haunted Load

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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Haunted Load

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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Haunted Load

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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Haunted Load

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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Haunted Load

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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Haunted Load

U.S. Airmen from the 44th and 67th Aircraft Maintenance Units gather before the 18th Maintenance Group’s “Haunted Load” load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2021. The members selected to compete are some of the best performers in the unit, exemplifying what it means to excel at one's job and moving Kadena’s mission forward. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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Haunted Load

An AIM-9 Sidewinder sits on a cart in preparation for the 18th Maintenance Group “Haunted Load,” this year's third quarter load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2021. Load competitions take place every quarter, testing the crews timeliness and accuracy when loading munitions onto U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)

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190919-F-XF291-0012

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Solomon, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron F-15 craftsman, left, and Airman 1st Class Grant McFall, 18th CMS F-15 apprentice, prepare to perform a 30-day egress final on an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)

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190919-F-XF291-0039

Tools used during a 30-day egress final lie next to an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)

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190919-F-XF291-0031

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Solomon, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron F-15 craftsman, right, and Airman 1st Class Grant McFall, 18th CMS F-15 apprentice, inspect the injection system on an F-15C Eagle during a 30-day egress final at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)

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190919-F-XF291-0027

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Solomon, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron F-15 craftsman, left, and Airman 1st Class Grant McFall, 18th CMS F-15 apprentice, inspects parts of the ejection seat of an F-15C Eagle during a 30-day egress final at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)

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190919-F-XF291-0002

Airmen assigned to the 18th Maintenance Group prepare an F-15C Eagle for a 30-day egress final at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)

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190919-F-XF291-0098

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Solomon, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron F-15 craftsman, inspects parts of the ejection seat of an F-15C Eagle during a 30-day egress final at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)

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190919-F-XF291-0090

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Solomon, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron F-15 craftsman, right, and Airman 1st Class Grant McFall, 18th CMS F-15 apprentice, prepare to open the canopy of an F-15C Eagle to perform a 30-day egress final at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)

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190919-F-XF291-0085

Airmen assigned to the 18th Maintenance Group prepare a F-15C Eagles for missions at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. The 18th MXG maintains numerous F-15s, allowing the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons to play a vital role in combat operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific for the United States and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)

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