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240711-F-KM882-1102

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson. 35th Fighter Wing commander, exchanges patches with Tech. Sgt. Teddy Longnecker, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 avionics craftsmen, during a Wild Weasel Walkthrough at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 11, 2024. The Wild Weasel Walkthrough is conducted weekly and provides an opportunity for the Misawa Air Base command team to see the inner workings of various jobs and duties around base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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240711-F-KM882-1083

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, inspects the inner workings of an F-16 during a Wild Weasel Walkthrough at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 11, 2024. The 13th FGS one of two fighter squadrons at Misawa Air Base which ensures the operational readiness and maintenance excellence of our aircraft fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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240711-F-KM882-1076

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David Najera, left, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, and Master Sgt. Joshua Lucero, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron specialist section chief, inspect an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Wild Weasel Walkthrough at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 11, 2024. The 13th FGS is one of two fighter squadrons at Misawa Air Base which ensures the operational readiness and maintenance excellence of our aircraft fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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240711-F-KM882-1069

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Tech. Sgt. Teddy Longnecker, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 avionics craftsmen, perform routine maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Wild Weasel Walkthrough at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 11, 2024. The Wild Weasel Walkthrough is conducted weekly and provides an opportunity for Misawa leadership to see the inner workings of various jobs and duties around base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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240711-F-KM882-1039

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Danial Arias, left, and Senior Airman Sara Macgowan, right, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 avionics journeymen, unload supplies during a Wild Weasel Walkthrough at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 11, 2024. The Wild Weasel Walkthrough is conducted weekly and provides an opportunity for Misawa leadership to see the inner workings of various jobs and duties around base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
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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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