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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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Taskers on the tablet

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Branden Goodrich, left, a load crew team chief, and Senior Airman Travonne Lindsay, right, a load crew member, both with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, review technical orders during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 9, 2018. During the competition, Airmen raced against the clock to see which team could efficiently and accurately load munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Wood!

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jessica Ho, center, a load crew member, smiles while holding up the 14th Fighter Squadron call sign, “wood,” while Airman 1st Class Aaron Yogi, left, a load crew member, and Staff Sgt.Thad Hansen, right, a load crew chief, laugh during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 9, 2018. Ho, Yogi and Hansen serve with the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and won the competition after receiving 10 fewer demerits than the 13th AMU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Paws up!

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Travonne Lindsay, left, and Airman 1st Class Cody Wilson, center, both weapons load crew members, and Staff Sgt. Branden Goodrich, a load crew team chief, all with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, pose for a photo during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 9, 2018. During the competition, Airmen raced against the clock to see which team could efficiently and accurately load munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Lazer focus

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Travonne Lindsay, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, inspects an armament during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 9, 2018. Team Misawa members from the 13th AMU and 14th AMU compete every quarter on their ability to quickly and properly arm their respective aircraft with munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Vroom’ Vroom’

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jessica Ho, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, drives a MJ-1 standard lift truck during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 9, 2018. Airmen use this rear-steered transportation device to align bomb lugs into the bomb rack hooks on F-16 Fighting Falcons, requiring absolute concentration and attention to detail to prevent aircraft damage while racing against the clock. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Focused on the task at hand

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron Yogi, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, performs a mechanical inspection with a pin during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 9, 2018. This crucial step ensures loaded munitions are properly secured onto the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Weapons ready to load

Armaments sit on a stationary platform during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 9, 2018. During the competition Airmen raced against the clock to see which team could accurately and efficiently load munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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