Precision under pressure: Kadena hosts quarterly load crew competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elijah Armstrong, left, 67th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, Senior Airman Ana Tejada, center, 67th FGS weapons load crew member and Staff Sgt. Randal Garcia, 67th FGS weapons load crew chief, load munitions onto an F-15E Strike Eagle during the 18th Wing Load Crew of the Quarter Competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2026. By mastering weapons loading procedures, Airmen enhance mission readiness and uphold global strike deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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45/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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