Clear Filters | 1 - 16 of 16 results

Kadena weapon loaders face off

Airmen assigned to the 356th Fighter Generation Squadron are congratulated on their victory during a quarterly weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2023. Kadena’s aircraft weapons load teams face off quarterly to test the skill and professionalism of Kadena Airmen while building camaraderie among the base’s diverse team of aircraft maintainers. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
Details Download

Kadena weapon loaders face off

Airmen assigned to the 356th Fighter Generation Squadron pose with the trophy during a quarterly weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2023. The competition pitted Active Duty and Air National Guard Airmen from three squadrons against each other to determine the finest weapons load team at the Keystone of the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
Details Download

Kadena weapon loaders face off

An Airman assigned to the 356th Fighter Generation Squadron fastens the straps on a bomb rack during a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2023. The 356th FGS is deployed to Kadena to support deployed F-35As that are maintaining U.S. fifth-generation fighter presence in and around Japan’s south-west islands. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
Details Download

Kadena weapon loaders face off

An Airman from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron loads an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile onto an F-15C Eagle during a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2023. Kadena’s aircraft weapons load teams face off quarterly to test the skill and professionalism of Kadena Airmen while building camaraderie among the base’s diverse team of aircraft maintainers. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
Details Download

Kadena weapon loaders face off

An Airman from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile to be loaded onto an F-15C Eagle during a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2023. Kadena’s aircraft weapons load teams face off quarterly to test the skill and professionalism of Kadena Airmen while building camaraderie among the base’s diverse team of aircraft maintainers. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
Details Download

67th AMU arm Kadena’s Eagles

A 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew prepares to download munitions from a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. Designed to evaluate Kadena’s ability to accomplish its mission of ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific, this training is a routine part of wing readiness for U.S. Air Force bases around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
Details Download

67th AMU arm Kadena’s Eagles

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dakota Liggett-Page, middle, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons team chief, secures the cart retainers with safety wire while his crew prepare to download munitions from a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. At Kadena, the U.S. Air Force’s largest overseas combat wing, the 67th AMU plays a vital role in guaranteeing the mission is a success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
Details Download

67th AMU arm Kadena’s Eagles

Airman 1st Class Samuel Bennion, left, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares to download munitions from a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle, while U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dakota Liggett-Page, right, 67th AMU weapons team chief, secures the cart retainers with safety wire during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. The mobilization procedures and training activities conducted during this routine exercise are a vital part of ensuring Kadena can accomplish the mission at the end of the day, supporting the U.S. alliance with Japan and other partner nations to safeguard the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
Details Download

67th AMU arm Kadena’s Eagles

Airman 1st Class Samuel Bennion, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, adjusts a jammer attachment to the appropriate size during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. Designed to evaluate Kadena’s ability to accomplish its mission of ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific, this training is a routine part of wing readiness for U.S. Air Force bases around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
Details Download

67th AMU arm Kadena’s Eagles

Airman 1st Class Samuel Bennion, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, adjusts a jammer attachment to the appropriate size during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. Readiness exercises are an essential part of ensuring U.S. Airmen are prepared to respond to any potential contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
Details Download

67th AMU arm Kadena’s Eagles

Airman 1st Class Samuel Bennion, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, secures an AIM-9 Sidewinder onto a munitions trailer during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. This routine exercise ensures Airmen are proficient with mobilization procedures and stay up-to-date on their technical training, allowing Kadena to continue operating as a world-class strategic forward base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
Details Download

67th AMU arm Kadena’s Eagles

Weapons load crew members from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit secure an AIM-9 Sidewinder on a munitions trailer during a mission-focused training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2022. The mobilization procedures and training activities conducted during this routine exercise are a vital part of ensuring Kadena can accomplish the mission at the end of the day, supporting the U.S. alliance with Japan and other partner nations to safeguard the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
Details Download

Rivals against time

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)
Details Download

Rivals against time

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)
Details Download

Rivals against time

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)
Details Download

Rivals against time

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)
Details Download