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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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Floats light up the sky

Attendees walk around during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. Event attendees enjoyed paper mache decorations, live musical performances, basketball games and a variety of food vendors in addition to socializing and connecting with each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Festival with friends

A group of U.S. service members pose in traditional Japanese kimonos during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. This wide sleeve loose robe is typically worn as a formal garment for special occasions. Attendees participated in a Yukata fashion contest, displaying the garment for judges and audience members to observe and enjoy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Host having a laugh

Shumi Kaufman, left, a 35th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center intercultural coordinator, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tony Rodeback, an Armed Forces Network – Misawa producer, introduce contestants of the yukata fashion show during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. The fashion show featured a variety of guests wearing colorful and traditional Japanese summer kimonos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Wooden action figure

An action figure, ‘Mokko Fighter,’ stands on a table during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. The user controlled the wooden figure’s arms and legs to simulate a dancing or fighting performance for guest. This attraction compares to a modern-day puppet show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Oodles of noodles

A paper strip, called, “tanzaku,” hangs on a tree during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. Attendees wrote their wishes on the colored pieces of paper. The color red represents gratefulness, blue represents morality, yellow represents trust, white represents responsibility and black represents studiousness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Make a wish

Tsukuda Kazuhito, a food vendor cook, prepares yakisoba noodles during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. The festival offered traditional Japanese food items such as octopus balls called, “takoyori,” meat on a stick called, “yakitori” and fried chicken called, “kara-age.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Floating on

A fukinagashi streamer hangs on a bamboo post during the Tanabata Festival in Misawa City, Japan, July 26, 2019. Japan’s Tanabata “Star Festival” originated from an ancient Chinese legend about two lovers: Princess Orihime, the Vega star who weaved clouds, and Hikoboshi, the Altair star, a cattle herder. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Inspection of engine parts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Bednar, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, inspects the underbelly of an engine with a flashlight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019. The shops leadership described the Airmen of the 35th MXS propulsions centralized repair facility as flexible, selfless, inspiring and hard-working. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Airmen hard at work

U.S. Air Force Airman Ryan Voss, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, works on a computer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019. A newly-opened storage facility, dedication and work ethic allowed the 35th MXS propulsions centralized repair team to produce a record-breaking number of serviced engines in a month since 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Engine maintaining with a smile

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Connor Howard, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, performs maintenance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019. Leadership increased their space within the shop by installing a new storage facility, which aided the team in servicing a record-breaking number of engines in a month since the late 2000s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Team cohesion

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Reineke, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsions journeyman, speaks with his fellow wingmen on operational safety and rules at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019. The shop implemented continuous process improvements, such as a new storage facility, to maximize daily operation capabilities, which provided the section space, storage and convenience. This aided in a team best of engines serviced in a month in over 13 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Paper work focused

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Huff, a 35th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, fills out paperwork at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2019. The 35th MXS propulsions centralized repair facility broke the record of engines serviced in a month. The last time the section achieved this level of production was 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Demonstration pilot, and Capt. Andrew Olson, the F-35 Demonstration Team pilot, fly together during the Arctic Lightning Airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 14, 2019. ALA 2019 afforded the Alaskan community the opportunity to see the F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor and F-35A Lightning II in action together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-35A Lightning II conduct a flyover to conclude the Arctic Lightning Airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 14, 2019. More than 12,000 attendees had the opportunity to see demonstrations by the Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team and 3rd Wing’s F-22 Raptors. Other acts included the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team, the T-33 Acemaker and the Alaska Air National Guard 168th Air Refueling Wing’s KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake Impellizzeri, the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration pilot performs during the Arctic Lightning Airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 14, 2019. Eielson AFB supported the demo team by providing aircraft to fly as well as contractors to maintain the jets for the 2019 ALA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

A U.S. Air Force firefighter watches an F-16 Fighting Falcon perform during the Arctic Lightning Airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 14, 2019. ALA 2019 afforded the Alaskan community the opportunity to see the F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor and F-35A Lightning II in action together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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