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DCC: A step above the rest

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Warren Smith, the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, delivers a speech during a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2020. The objective of the Dedicated Crew Chief program is to directly assign a maintenance Airman to each aircraft to provide continuity and accuracy of aircraft forms, aircraft status, scheduled maintenance, and improve aircraft appearance. The DCC's name is placed on the left side of the aircraft to showcase their dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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A small token of appreciation

U.S. Air Force Capt. Amos Bartlow, the 14th Fighter Squadron chief of training, presents Staff Sgt. Matthew Teegarden, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Dedicated Crew Chief, with a coin and patch during a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2020. The ceremonious occasion signifies the culmination of the individual’s hard work, dedication and training, earning them the title of DCC. During the ceremony, crew chiefs took the crew chief oath and received a certificate, coin and patch commemorating the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Reciting the DCC oath

U.S. Air Force Dedicated Crew Chiefs from the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit recite the DCC Creed during a ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2020. Twenty-two Airmen were recognized as Dedicated Crew Chiefs during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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14th AMU DCC ceremony

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Team Misawa gather during a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2020. During the ceremony, crew chiefs took the crew chief oath and received a certificate, coin and patch commemorating the event. DCCs spend countless hours assigned to a single aircraft, inspecting and maintaining every square inch of their aircraft, and are ultimately responsible for not only that aircraft, but also the safety of their pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Crank it up

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, screws a bolt to the pylon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2020. Weapons loaders work in teams of three in order to safely load and unload weapons on the F-16 Fighting Falcon. They load the munitions onto the aircraft, perform end-of-runway inspections and armament maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Time to upload

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, directs his ‘three man’ during the placement of the jammer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2020. The three-man team is responsible for making sure the munitions are safe and match mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Safety first

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, safety wires an aft bolt at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2020. Weapons loaders perform three essential jobs: loading munitions, end-of-runway inspections and armament maintenance. The purpose of EOR is to arm the munitions on the jet and ensure it is safe to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Laughing makes the time go by

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, sits in a truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2020. Weapons loaders work around the clock, rotating shifts 24 hours a day, seven days a week ensuring every aircraft is armed properly and safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Crank it up

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, screws a bolt to the pylon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2020. Weapons loaders work in teams of three in order to safely load and unload weapons on the F-16 Fighting Falcon. They load the munitions onto the aircraft, perform end-of-runway inspections and armament maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Crank it up

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, screws a bolt to the pylon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2020. Weapons loaders work in teams of three in order to safely load and unload weapons on the F-16 Fighting Falcon. They load the munitions onto the aircraft, perform end-of-runway inspections and armament maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Laughing makes the time go by

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, sits in a truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2020. Weapons loaders work around the clock, rotating shifts 24 hours a day, seven days a week ensuring every aircraft is armed properly and safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Safety first

Airman 1st Class Andre Patterson, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, safety wires an aft bolt at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2020. Weapons loaders perform three essential jobs: loading munitions, end-of-runway inspections and armament maintenance. The purpose of EOR is to arm the munitions on the jet and ensure it is safe to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Secure the munitions

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Travonne Lindsay, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, inspects an inert munition during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The competition assessed Airmen’s abilities to quickly and properly arm an F-16 Fighting Falcon with inert munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Time to put in the work

Airmen with the 13th and 14th Aircraft Maintenance Units inspect inert munitions during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. Weapons technicians evaluate participants on various aspects of each unit's performance, to include safety, accuracy, tool accountability and dress and appearance. The competition tested Airmen's ability to quickly and precisely carry out the mission of power projection in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Who’s taking the trophy?

Attendees watch the 13th and 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The event provided Airmen an opportunity to perform their munition loading skills to the best of their abilities for an audience while racing against the clock. Approximately 60 people attended, including friends, family, coworkers and wing leadership to cheer and encourage their Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Ready, set, load

Airmen with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. Weapons load crew Airmen provide safe, reliable and effective aircraft and munitions to remain mission-capable and help deter our adversaries in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Quality over quantity

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Randles, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, operates an MJ-1 standard lift truck during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The truck transports, loads and unloads munitions and supplies, and is able to lift approximately 3,000 pounds. The MJ-1, also known as a “jammer”, has served as the standard U. S. Air Force bomb-loading vehicle since the 1950s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Red takes the win

Airmen with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit pose for a photo with their leadership after winning the third quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The 13th and 14th AMUs take part in this friendly competition to ensure readiness and proper-munitions handling while racing against the clock and opponents. The 13th AMU weapons load crew Airmen took home the trophy after being assessed on their performance and weapons-load technical abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Even F-16s require paperwork

.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Randy Williams, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit shift supervisor, completes paperwork next to an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise COPE NORTH at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 27, 2018. COPE NORTH is a long-standing exercise designed to strengthen relationships in the Indo-Pacific region through air operations and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief training.
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In the shade

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Josiah Bachu, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, completes paperwork under an F-16 Fighting Falcon’s wing during exercise COPE NORTH at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 27, 2018. COPE NORTH is a long-standing exercise designed to strengthen relationships in the Indo-Pacific region through air operations and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief training.
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