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"Jammer" Driver and First Quarter Load Competition 2022

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vincent Barnes, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team member, performs maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon before loading munitions during the first quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2022. These competitions test weapons load crews ability to provide safe, reliable, timely and effective munitions on aircraft, enabling Misawa to remain mission-capable and deter adversaries in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and First Quarter Load Competition 2022

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Owen Devine, 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team member, prepares to load an AIM-9X Sidewinder onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the first quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2022. These competitions test weapons load crews ability to provide safe, reliable, timely and effective munitions on aircraft, enabling Misawa to remain mission-capable and deter adversaries in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

Airmen with the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) celebrate with their leadership after winning the second quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. The 13th and 14th AMUs take part in this competition to ensure readiness and proper munitions handling while racing against the clock and opponents. The 14th AMU weapons load crew Airmen won the trophy after being assessed on their performance, time and weapons-load technical abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airman 1st Class Miura Takuho, 3rd Air Wing, armament flight member, receives an award after winning the second quarter “Jammer” driver competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. The competition assessed U.S. and JASDF airmen’s abilities to quickly and properly operate an MJ-1 through driving obstacles in a timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman 1st Class Moeko Yanagida, 3rd Air Wing, armament flight member, lifts a cup of water while operating an MJ-1 standard lift truck during the second quarter “Jammer” driver competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. During the competition, the participants maneuvered the MJ-1 through cones and uneven terrain, while attempting to carry a cup of water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cody Hanna, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, weapons load crew member, operates an MJ-1 standard lift truck through cones during the second quarter “Jammer” driver competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. 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 Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Clayton Conklin, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, weapons load team member, attaches fins to an AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missile during the second quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. Weapons load crew Airmen provide safe, reliable and effective aircraft and munitions to remain mission-capable in order to deter our adversaries in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

U.S. Air Force weapons load team members, from the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, attach an AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missile onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon and review technical orders during the second quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. Technical orders are checklists Airmen are required to follow to ensure all procedures are completed properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Myers, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) weapons load team chief, secures a training GBU-31, a guided bomb, to the weapons sub-assembly on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the second quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. Load crews from the 13th and 14th AMU take part in this competition, ensuring readiness and proper munitions handling in a timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Myers, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team chief, tightens screws on a training GBU-31 guided bomb during the second quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. This event aids in enhancing both teams readiness, performance and technical abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Braedon Sauer, 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares to load munitions on an F-16 Fighting Falcon, during the second quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. Expert weapons technicians evaluate participants from both teams on various aspects such as safety, accuracy, tool accountability and dress and appearance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Botterill (left), a weapons load team chief, Airmen 1st Class Braedon Sauer (center) and Cole Rounds (right), weapons load team members, from the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, stand in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the second quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. It takes three members to prepare the aircraft, checklist the technical orders and attach the weapons onto the aircraft during the load competition as efficiently as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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"Jammer" Driver and Second Quarter Load Competition 2021

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Myers (left), a weapons load team chief, Senior Airmen Victor Odom (center) and Clayton Conklin (right), weapons load team members, from the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, stand in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the second quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2021. These competitions allow teams to test their abilities against one another in quickly preparing mission-ready aircraft to defend against and deter adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leon Redfern)
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35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron annual load competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Braedon Sauer, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, routes and cuts the arming lanyard on a training GBU-12, an aerial laser-guided bomb, mounted on a F-16 Fighting Falcon during the fourth quarter weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2021. The competition assessed both teams’ abilities to quickly and properly load an F-16 Fighting Falcon with inert munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron annual load competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Botterill, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, secures a training GBU-54, a guided bomb, to the weapons sub-assembly on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the annual weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2021. Two teams from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron used various tools and equipment during this competition to complete the mission of loading an F-16 Fighting Falcon while racing against the clock and an opposing load crew. This event aids in enhancing both teams readiness, performance and technical abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron annual load competition

From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Awrey, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, Airman 1st Class Vincent Barnes, 14th AMU weapons load crew member, and Airman 1st Class Jacob Phillips, 14th AMU weapons load crew member, stand at ease prior to the annual weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2021. Two teams raced against the clock to gauge which team could accurately and efficiently load inert munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon. The winners will be announced at the Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron annual load competition

Airmen with the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to load a training AIM-9X, a short-range air-to-air missile, onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the annual weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan Jan. 20, 2021. Expert weapons technicians evaluate participants from both teams on various aspects such as safety, accuracy, tool accountability and dress and appearance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron annual load competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Vincent Barnes, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares a munition to be loaded during the annual weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2021. Two teams from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron take part in this friendly competition annually, ensuring readiness and proper munitions handling while racing against the clock. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron annual load competition

From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Awrey, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, Airman 1st Class Vincent Barnes, 14th AMU weapons load crew member, and Airman 1st Class Jacob Phillips, 14th AMU weapons load crew member, stand at ease prior to the annual weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2021. Two teams raced against the clock to gauge which team could accurately and efficiently load inert munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon. The winners will be announced at the Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)
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Load comp overall

Team Misawa members with the 13th and 14th Aircraft Maintenance Units work on their respective aircrafts during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 9, 2018. The competition participants received assessments on safety infractions, munition reliability, tool accountability and dress and appearance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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