35th MXG Airmen showcase skills during load competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Munitions Squadron prepare munitions to be loaded onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. The competition, held in conjunction with Misawa’s Range Day 2025, was used as an opportunity for Airmen to display their skills in generating combat-ready airpower in defense of the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)

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35th MXG Airmen showcase skills during load competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Maintenance Group use an MJ-1 Lift Truck to load munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. The event, held in conjunction with Misawa’s Range Day 2025, exemplified the spirit of friendly competition between teams as they demonstrated the skills used to generate combat-ready airpower for defense and deterrence objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)

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35th MXG Airmen showcase skills during load competition

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 35th Maintenance Group prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon to receive munitions during a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. During the event, held in conjunction with Misawa’s Range Day 2025, Airmen showcased the tools used to load munitions that support the defense of the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)

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35th MXG Airmen showcase skills during load competition

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 35th Maintenance Group checks the connection of munitions on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. The demonstration, held in conjunction with Misawa’s Range Day 2025, gave audience members a first-hand look at the tools used to load munitions that support the defense of the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)

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35th MXG Airmen showcase skills during load competition

A crowd watches as Airmen assigned to the 35th Munitions Squadron load munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. The demonstration, held in conjunction with Misawa’s Range Day 2025, gave audience members a first-hand look at the tools used to load munitions that support the defense of the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)

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35th MXG Airmen showcase skills during load competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 35th Munitions Squadron celebrate their victory after winning the bomb build portion of a load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. The event, held in conjunction with Misawa’s Range Day 2025, exemplified the spirit of friendly competition between teams as they demonstrated the skills used to generate combat-ready airpower for defense and deterrence objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)

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35th MXG Airmen showcase skills during load competition

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, shares closing remarks after a load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. The competition, held in conjunction with Misawa’s Range Day 2025, was used as an opportunity for Airmen to display their skills in generating combat-ready airpower in defense of the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)

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35th MXG Airmen showcase skills during load competition

U.S. Air Force Col. Bryan Wong, 35th Maintenance Group commander, shares closing remarks after a load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2025. During the event, held in conjunction with Misawa’s Range Day 2025, Airmen showcased the tools used to load munitions that support the defense of the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)

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Range Day 2025: 35th MXG Airmen showcase skills during load competition

Published Sept. 16, 2025
By Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs