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Secure the munitions

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Travonne Lindsay, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, inspects an inert munition during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The competition assessed Airmen’s abilities to quickly and properly arm an F-16 Fighting Falcon with inert munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Time to put in the work

Airmen with the 13th and 14th Aircraft Maintenance Units inspect inert munitions during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. Weapons technicians evaluate participants on various aspects of each unit's performance, to include safety, accuracy, tool accountability and dress and appearance. The competition tested Airmen's ability to quickly and precisely carry out the mission of power projection in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Who’s taking the trophy?

Attendees watch the 13th and 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The event provided Airmen an opportunity to perform their munition loading skills to the best of their abilities for an audience while racing against the clock. Approximately 60 people attended, including friends, family, coworkers and wing leadership to cheer and encourage their Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Ready, set, load

Airmen with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. Weapons load crew Airmen provide safe, reliable and effective aircraft and munitions to remain mission-capable and help deter our adversaries in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Quality over quantity

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 third quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. 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 China M. Shock)

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Red takes the win

Airmen with the 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit pose for a photo with their leadership after winning the third quarter load crew competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The 13th and 14th AMUs take part in this friendly competition to ensure readiness and proper-munitions handling while racing against the clock and opponents. 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 Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Dominating Misawa skies

U.S. Pacific Air Force's F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team pilot waves to the crowd below during the Misawa Air Fest 2019 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2019. Each year, Misawa AB opens its gates for visitors to freely see and feel the rush of air power up close. Exhibiting the maneuverability of the aircraft shows the F-16 Fighting Falcon's strength and durability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st CLass China M. Shock)

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Dare to be daring

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Blue Implulse Demonstration Team flies in formation during the Misawa Air Fest 2019 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2019. The Blue Impulse fly the Kawasaki T-4, a subsonic intermediate jet trainer aircraft and display their mission ready capabilities. The air fest provided aerial acrobatics performance, food and various static displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Beauty short lived

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2019. In Japanese culture, the cherry blossom represents the fragility and beauty of life. The cherry blossom is a constant reminder that life is overwhelmingly beautiful yet tragically short. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st China M. Shock)

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From the ashes I rise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2019. The smoke on his forearm represents a period in his life where he struggled. Daniels said the meaning behind the smoke closely relates to a phoenix bird rising from the ashes, allowing himself to let his past burn out behind him. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st China M. Shock)

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Finding beauty in the simpler things

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, reveals his tattoos at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2019. For Daniels, his tattoos are a reminder of where he used to be, where he never wants to be again and where he needs to go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st China M. Shock)

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Say cheese

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class D’Andre Daniels, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, poses for a photo at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2019. Daniels went to his fifth session in August to finish a meaningful piece on his arm. This one piece was a mesh of designs, representing two different times in his life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st China M. Shock)

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Beach nights

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, holds a shell at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. Clay often goes to the beach to reminisce, relax and think about all of his blessings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Laughter is the best kind of medicine

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, sits on a log at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. Clay hails from Tupelo, Mississippi; his favorite hobbies include singing, writing and exploring Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Peace within solitude

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, poses for a photo at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. One of the significant landmarks of Sabishiro Beach is Miss Veedol, a 1931 Bellanca J-300 aircraft. Miss Veedol departed from Misawa’s Sabishiro Beach and landed in Wenatchee City, Wash., making it the first nonstop, trans-Pacific flight. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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The world looks better from up here

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, hangs his head outside of a tower at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. Sabishiro Beach has commonly been associated with the 1931 Bellanca Skyrocket J-300, affectionately known as “Miss Veedol”, the link between Misawa City and Wenatchee Valley, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Relaxing by the beach

U.S. Air Force Airman Austin T. Clay, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons journeyman, looks out across the ocean at Sabishiro Beach in Misawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. The drive from Misawa Air Base to Sabishiro Beach is approximately 15 minutes, and features a lookout tower and a 1931 Bellanca Skyrocket J-300, affectionately known as “Miss Veedol”. Tap in these coordinates in your favorite maps app to find it for yourself: Hamadori 大字三沢字 Misawa, Aomori 033-0022 (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)

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Be a buddy to heal wounded

Airmen with the 35th Medical Group teach self-aid buddy care to 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. Nearly 75 LRS Airmen learned the tools and techniques needed to save lives in case of a real-real-world scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)

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Hide between the walls

U.S. Air Force Airman Christopher Fuller, a 35th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, hides behind a shipping container during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. Fuller taught the 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron how to move, shoot and communicate and how to apply their newly-learned skills to realistic training scenarios, such as clearing buildings and shooting techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)

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Prone to shooting reflections

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dylan White, a 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, lies in the “prone” position during an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28, 2019. White taught 35th Logistic Readiness Squadron how to move, shoot and communicate and helped them apply their newly-learned skills to realistic training scenarios, such as clearing buildings and shooting techniques during ACE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)

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