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Kadena’s Steel Eagles

A U.S. Air Force F-15 from the 67th Fighter Squadron Eagle takes off Nov. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)
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Kadena’s Steel Eagles

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off Nov. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 has electronic systems and weaponry to detect, acquire, track and attack enemy aircraft while operating in friendly or enemy-controlled airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)
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Kadena’s Steel Eagles

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the 67th Fighter Squadron pause before taking off on the runway Nov. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Eagle’s air superiority is achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)
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Patrolling the Pacific

An F-15 Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron parks Oct. 26, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS participated in five training exercises during a four month period in Malaysia, Guam, Hawaii and Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)
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Patrolling the Pacific

An F-15 Eagle from the 44th Fighter Squadron parks in its spot Oct. 26, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS returned from more than months of training in exercises around the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)
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The spirit of competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Montiel and Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew members, fasten a panel on an F-15 Eagle Nov. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th AMU conducted weapons load training, a monthly evaluation performed to maintain readiness for real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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The spirit of competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew chief, secures a ratchet strap during weapons load training Nov. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Once every month, load crews conduct weapons load training to maintain proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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The spirit of competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants and Airman 1st Class Kalon Lobbins, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew members, prepare for weapons load training Nov. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. To maintain certification as load crew members, Airmen must go through monthly evaluations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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The spirit of competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kalon Lobbins, Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants and Senior Airman Jacob Montiel, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew members, carry a training model AIM 9X Sidewinder missile Nov. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The AIM 9X Sidewinder is an air-to-air, heat-seaking missile used by U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Welcome Home

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Carroll, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, exits an F-15 Eagle Oct. 26, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS provides security for U.S. and coalition partners in a strategically important spot in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)
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Welcome Home

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyson Hyer, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, parks an F-15 Eagle as his family waits for him Oct. 26, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS returned from training in exercises around the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)
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Welcome Home

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyson Hyer, 44th Fighter Squadron pilot, hugs his children after returning from training Oct. 26, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 44th FS spent more than three months training in exercises throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)
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A 44th Fighter Squadron F-15 Eagle parks on the flightline Oct. 26, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Aircraft from the 44th FS returned to Kadena after more than three months away for training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/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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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

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

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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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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67th AMU maintainers keep F-15s flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carl Petmecky and Senior Airman Alexander Reyes, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, secure tools and equipment during a shift change Oct. 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Petmecky and Reyes performed maintenance on an F-15 Eagle undergoing an engine swap. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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67th AMU maintainers keep F-15s flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carl Petmecky and Senior Airman Alexander Reyes, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, push their tool cart off the flightline during a shift change Oct. 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Petmecky and Reyes performed maintenance on an F-15 Eagle, an operation that utilizes 24-hour manning to ensure constant mission readiness should the call of duty arise to defend Okinawa and other U.S. interests in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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