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Weapons load crews stay armed and ready

Airman 1st Class Jasmine Lloyd, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, connects two connector caps during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2021. Making sure connector caps are not left open is a vital step in preventing foreign object debris like dirt or dust from entering the item. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Weapons load crews stay armed and ready

Airman 1st Class Stephanie Tewart, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, replaces holding pins on a munitions trailer during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2021. Experts in their craft, weapons load crews not only load munitions, but also maintain aircraft launch and release devices and test new weapons systems, making them a crucial part of Kadena’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Weapons load crews stay armed and ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenyah Smith, middle, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, ensures an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile is properly loaded on a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle while Airmen 1st Class Jasmine Lloyd, left, and Airman 1st Class Logan Millman, right, 44th AMU weapons load crew members, assist her during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2021. Weapons load crew chiefs are responsible for ensuring the aircraft is ready for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Weapons load crews stay armed and ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenyah Smith, left, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, and Airman 1st Class Logan Millman, right, 44th AMU weapons load crew member, install wings on an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2021. Weapons load crews must be proficient in performing approximately 800 critical steps that maintain the safety, security and reliability of weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Weapons load crews stay armed and ready

Airman 1st Class Logan Millman, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, installs wings on an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile at a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2021. With around-the-clock shifts, weapons load crews ensure Kadena maintains a fleet of F-15C Eagles properly equipped with deployable combat power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Weapons load crews stay armed and ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jayson Ginn, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, secures an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile on a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle, during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2021. The F-15C Eagle is an all-weather, tactical fighter with the potential to be armed with several combinations of air-to-air weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Weapons load crews stay armed and ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jayson Ginn, left, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, and Airman 1st Class Stephanie Tewart, right, 67th AMU weapons load crew member, work together to move an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile, during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2021. Load crews were evaluated on safety, reliability, expertise and time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Weapons load crews stay armed and ready

Airman 1st Class Brandon Gipson, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares a missile rack on a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2021. The weapons load competition utilized two AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles and two AIM-9 Sidewinders, a short-range missile with full day and night capabilities, to test the skill of each load crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Weapons load crews stay armed and ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenyah Smith, left, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, and Airman 1st Class Logan Millman, far right, 44th AMU weapons load crew member, are evaluated during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2021. These events sharpen the skills of the Airmen competing, allowing Kadena to deliver unmatched combat airpower to promote peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Weapons load crews stay armed and ready

Airman 1st Class Jasmine Lloyd, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares a missile rack on a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2021. The weapons load crews are responsible for loading the munitions into their respective F-15C Eagle, demonstrating their proficiency in the support of agile combat power employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Weapons load crews stay armed and ready

Airman 1st Class Stephanie Tewart, left, Airman 1st Class Brandon Gipson, middle, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jayson Ginn, right, 67th AMU weapons load crew team chief, stand at parade rest during a load competition introduction ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2021. The quarterly weapons load competition pits the 67th AMU, “Fighting Cocks” against the 44th AMU “Vampire Bats” in a friendly competition of skill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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No jet too high maintenance for 44th AMU

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit marshall F-15C Eagles as they depart from Kadena Air Base, Japan in support of exercise Red Flag-Alaska, July 29, 2021. Mobilizing a fleet of F-15C Eagles to fly for exercise Red Flag-Alaska required expertise and manpower, but the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit didn’t accomplish it alone. Wingmen from across the 18th Maintenance Group, as well as the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, played a vital role in the success of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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No jet too high maintenance for 44th AMU

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit stand by as the pilot completes a pre-flight check at Kadena Air Base, Japan, before departing in support of exercise Red Flag-Alaska, July 29, 2021. During pre-flight checks, aircraft maintainers stay in communication with the pilot to ensure any mechanical issues can be repaired quickly and efficiently. Pre-flight checks are an essential step for the safety of both the pilot and the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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No jet too high maintenance for 44th AMU

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Justin Graydon, a 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit electrical and environmental technician, inspects an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, before it departs in support of exercise Red Flag-Alaska, July 29, 2021. Exercise Red Flag-Alaska is a two-week long training which covers joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment. It offers a unique opportunity to improve interoperability between U.S. and allied nation forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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No jet too high maintenance for 44th AMU

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit removes a knife from his toolbox at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 29, 2021. The largest U.S. Air Force combat wing, Kadena is home to aircraft and assets worth approximately $6 billion dollars. Ensuring those aircraft are flight ready at a moment’s notice is a mission that never stops, often requiring maintainers to work around the clock to sustain Kadena’s airpower capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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No jet too high maintenance for 44th AMU

U.S. Air Force Airman Kyle Netanel, a 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, looks up at a fellow maintainer during the recovery process of an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2021. Working long hours on heavy machinery and delicate moving parts can require focus and resiliency from these Airmen, whose job is crucial to maintaining a world-class strategic forward base. The job of a maintainer often includes performing safety and function checks on an aircraft during pre-flight, thru-flight and post-flight phases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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No jet too high maintenance for 44th AMU

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Austin Woodward, a 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, removes a panel on an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2021. A fleet of 12 F-15C Eagles assigned to the 44th AMU departed in support of exercise Red Flag-Alaska, a Pacific Air Forces sponsored training which occurs several times a year at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Aircraft maintainers from 44th AMU, as well as pilots, participated in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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No jet too high maintenance for 44th AMU

U.S. Air Force Airman Tre’von Bush, a 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, inspects an integrated drive generator on an F-15C Eagle to ensure it was serviced properly at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2021. The 44th AMU is responsible for maintaining a fleet of lethal fighter jets, the majority of which are model F-15C Eagles. The F-15C Eagle, a twin-engine tactical fighter jet, was designed to maintain air superiority due to its maneuverability and speed, range, weapons and avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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No jet too high maintenance for 44th AMU

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit take a break at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 28, 2021. The 44th AMU is comprised of over 250 maintainers working to guarantee pilots have combat-ready aircraft. Despite the challenges presented by scorching temperatures and pouring rain, aircraft maintainers rise to meet the mission every day they walk onto the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Kadena's AMUs complete the weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyree Singleton, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, tightens a screw during the quarterly weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2021. Weapons load crew competitions are held each quarter and annually in order to boost morale and highlight superior performers among the load crew teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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