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Fighting Falcon cloud swirl

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the flightline during the 2019 Komatsu aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2019. The ATR gave 13th Fighter Squadron pilots an opportunity to work alongside their Japan Air Self-Defense Force counterparts during the 28 within-visual-range air-to-air sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Executing missions with JASDF jets

A Mitsubishi F-15J flies above a taxiing F-16 Fighting Falcon during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2019. The 28 sorties executed during the ATR gave Wild Weasels the ability to learn, train and integrate with their host nation partners while identifying successes and shortfalls. The F-15J is assigned to the 6th Air Wing Maintenance Squadron, Komatsu AB, and the F-16 is assigned to the 35th Maintenance Squadron from Misawa AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Komatsu ATR lead, Capt. McCoy

U.S. Air Force Capt. Phillip McCoy, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, dons his face mask before flight during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2019. Pilots conducted within-visual-range air-to-air combat training with Japan Air Self- Defense Force pilots, aiding in the improvement of tactical strength, friendship and alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Six F-16 Fighting Falcons in Komatsu

Six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons sit on the flightline during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2019. The pilots spent four days conducting within-visual-range air-to-air combat training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots, improving tactical strength, friendship and their alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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USAF, JASDF working together

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Edwin Long, a 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron traffic management office outbound cargo supervisor, gives a Japan Air Self-Defense Force member a thumbs up while unloading cargo during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2019. During the week-long exercise, participants facilitated F-16 maintenance training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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AGE equipment set up with JASDF

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jesse Reddam, the 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment inspection and repair section chief, sets up AGE equipment during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 1, 2019. The week-long exercise included within-visual-range air-to-air combat, bilateral aircraft recovery, refueling, launching and joint usage and training of AGE equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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A gift of friendship

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Masahito Monma, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 6th Air Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Phillip McCoy, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, pose for a photo with an F-16 framed photo during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Sept. 30, 2019. McCoy presented Monma this item as a gift to express his gratitude toward JASDF’s hospitability, support and friendship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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13th takes home the trophy

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Wilson, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, holds a trophy during the second quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. 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 Takaharu Daibo)
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Trophy and troops

The 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit poses for a photo with their leadership after winning the second quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. Team Misawa Airmen take part in this friendly competition to ensure readiness and proper munitions handling while racing against the clock and opponents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Takaharu Daibo)
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Samurai! Wood!

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Samuel Davis, left, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, Senior Airman Scott Henshaw, center, and Airman 1st Class Brooke Brooks, right, both 35th AMXS load crew members, pause for a photo during the second quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. During the competition Airmen raced against the maximum allotted time of 22 minutes to accurately and efficiently load munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon. Together, both AMUs support the United States and its allies in the Indo-Pacific region by maintaining operational weapons load readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Takaharu Daibo)
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13th ready to load weapons

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Randles, left, and Senior Airman Cody Wilson, center, both 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew members, pose for a photo with Staff Sgt. Carlton Carpenter, right, a 13th AMU load crew chief, during the second quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. Wild Weasels from the 13th AMU and 14th AMU compete quarterly on their ability to quickly and properly arm F-16 Fighting Falcons with munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Takaharu Daibo)
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Airmen in attendance

Second quarter load crew competition attendees watch 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen gather around a work station during the event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. The event gave Airmen an opportunity to perform their munition loading skills to the best of their abilities for an audience while racing against the maximum allotted time clock of 22 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Takaharu Daibo)
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Team yellow hard at work

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Hipjunior Cruz, a 35th Maintenance Squadron load crew chief, observes 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen loading munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the second quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. Expert weapons technicians evaluated participants on various criteria such as safety, accuracy, tool accountability and dress and appearance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Takaharu Daibo)
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Competition focused

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 second quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 2, 2019. The rear-steered transportation device aligned bomb lugs with bomb rack hooks on the F-16 Fighting Falcon. This crucial step must be performed to affix munitions to the jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Takaharu Daibo)
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Flames and tools

A box with the words “Impulse Carts” sits on a work station during the fourth quarter weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2019. Airmen use various tools and equipment during this competition to complete the mission of arming an F-16 Fighting Falcon while racing against the clock and an opposing team. This event aids in enhancing Airmen’s readiness, performance and technical abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Load comp team work

Misawa Airmen with the 13th and 14th Aircraft Maintenance Units inspect inert munitions during the fourth quarter weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2019. Expert weapons technicians evaluate participants on various aspects such as safety, accuracy, tool accountability and dress and appearance. Together, both AMUs contribute to the mission by supporting the U.S. and its allies in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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We are da' bomb

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mario Robinson, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, inspects an inert munition during the fourth quarter weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2019. Team Misawa Airmen with the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron take part in this friendly competition, ensuring readiness and proper munition handling while racing against the clock. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Load comp focused

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Schoepp, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, tightens a bolt on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the fourth quarter weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2019. The competition assessed Airmen’s abilities to quickly and properly arm an F-16 Fighting Falcon with inert munitions, which can range from two 2,000 lb bombs to two AIM-120s or AIM-9s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Teams at ease

The fourth quarter load competition teams stand at ease prior to the event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2019. The Airmen raced against the clock to gauge which team could accurately and efficiently load inert munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon. It’s important for Airmen to practice this skill in order to be prepared if a real world scenario was to occur. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Fixing a panel on an F-16 Fighting Falcon

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Emily Wall, the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team lead crew chief, removes a screw after an F-16 Demo Team practice at Nyutabaru Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2018. Wall removed the fasteners from the panel in order to fix a nut plate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)
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