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Rotating an AIM-120
U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Russel Whitehall, left, a weapons team chief, and Senior Airman Lainer England, right, a weapons load crew member, both assigned to the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, rotate an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile while spectators observe during the 3rd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The two load crews are comprised of three members from either the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit or the 13th AMU. The competitions recognize superior performers and keeps weapons loaders’ skills sharp while boosting unit morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto
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