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    AMUs compete for the Load Crew of the Year [Image 14 of 21]

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    Two military personnel are working underneath an aircraft, loading or inspecting an air-to-air missile mounted on a weapons pylon. The missile features a distinctive blue band and safety streamers (red flags), consistent with ordnance handling procedures. The work is taking place on a wet flight line, suggesting an active airbase environment.

    KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    01.17.2020

    Photo by Naoto Anazawa 

    18th Wing

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Abbey (left), 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, and Staff Sgt. James Whelan (right), 67th AMU load crew chief, secure an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile onto an F-15C Eagle aircraft during the annual weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 17, 2020. This event is a loading competition between weapons load crews from the 44th AMU and 67th AMU. Every year, the top weapons load crew team from each quarter competes for the annual Weapons Load Crew of the Year title. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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    Date Taken: 01.17.2020
    Date Posted: 01.23.2020 01:47
    Photo ID: 6034759
    VIRIN: 200117-F-QQ371-109
    Resolution: 3884x2756
    Size: 1.07 MB
    Location: KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP
    Web Views: 48
    Downloads: 11

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    A military service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is performing maintenance on a military aircraft, likely an F-15 or similar jet. The individual is using a red-handled screwdriver or similar tool to work on a panel located beneath the aircraft's wing or fuselage junction. The image is a close-up shot emphasizing the technical maintenance work being performed.
    A young male technician is performing maintenance work on the underside of a military aircraft. He is closely inspecting and working on a mechanical component, likely a weapons pylon or access panel area. The worker is wearing hearing protection and glasses, suggesting an active flight deck or hangar environment.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms and hearing protection are working together on what appears to be a munitions or equipment cart on a flight line. The scene takes place outdoors on an overcast day, with additional military personnel visible in the background, including what appears to be a foreign military member in a blue digital camouflage uniform. The setting suggests a joint military exercise or operational activity at an air base.
    A young male technician is performing maintenance work on the underside of an aircraft wing or fuselage panel. He is using a red-handled screwdriver to work on fasteners or screws in a metal panel with visible rivets and hardware. The setting appears to be an outdoor airfield or tarmac environment.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are handling what appears to be an AIM-120C AMRAAM air-to-air missile on a munitions loading cart under a covered aircraft shelter. The scene takes place on a wet flight line, suggesting rainy conditions, with military aircraft visible in the background. Several airmen wearing hearing protection are working together to position or transport the missile.
    A U.S. Air Force airman in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is working on what appears to be an air-launched munition or weapon system mounted on a loading cart. A second airman in ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) is visible in the background, appearing to observe or take notes. The setting appears to be an aircraft maintenance or weapons loading area on a flight line.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are handling what appears to be an air-to-air missile on a loading cart on a wet aircraft ramp. Two primary technicians wearing hearing protection are closely inspecting or positioning the missile, while several other personnel observe in the background. The setting appears to be a military air base, likely during or after rain.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are working on a CATM-120 captive air training missile mounted on a loading cart. Both airmen are wearing hearing protection and appear to be performing maintenance or loading procedures on the inert training munition. Additional personnel are visible observing in the background.
    Military maintenance personnel are servicing a fighter aircraft, likely an F-15, under a covered hardened aircraft shelter. The red cover on the aircraft's engine intake is marked '18 AMXS' (18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron), indicating this is at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms and hearing protection are working around the aircraft using ground support equipment.
    Three military personnel in tan/olive uniforms are working underneath a military aircraft, performing maintenance or weapons loading operations. They are all wearing hearing protection (red and black ear muffs) and are engaged with weapons pylons and associated hardware mounted to the underside of the aircraft. The image is taken from a low angle looking up at the underside of the aircraft.
    A U.S. Air Force service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is working on ground support equipment, likely a weapons loading cart or munitions handling device, on what appears to be a flight line or aircraft maintenance area. The airman is wearing hearing protection and is focused on manipulating components of the equipment. Several other military personnel are visible in the background observing or assisting.
    Military personnel are conducting weapons or ordnance loading operations on a fighter jet, likely an F-15, under a covered aircraft shelter during rainy conditions. A central figure in multicam/OCP uniform is operating a munitions loading cart (marked 'L23') positioned over what appears to be a missile or bomb on a loading rail. Several other airmen in ABU and service dress uniforms observe the procedure.
    Military personnel are conducting weapons loading operations on an aircraft, using a munitions loader vehicle marked 'BL14'. At least four service members are visible working together under the wing of what appears to be a military jet aircraft. The operation is taking place on a wet flight line, likely inside or under a covered hardened aircraft shelter.
    Two military personnel are working underneath an aircraft, loading or inspecting an air-to-air missile mounted on a weapons pylon. The missile features a distinctive blue band and safety streamers (red flags), consistent with ordnance handling procedures. The work is taking place on a wet flight line, suggesting an active airbase environment.
    A military service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is performing maintenance or weapons loading work on the underside of a military aircraft. The individual is using a tool, likely a wrench, to work on a missile or ordnance mounted to a pylon beneath the aircraft wing. A second service member is partially visible on the left side of the frame.
    Two U.S. military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are performing maintenance or weapons loading operations on the underside of a military aircraft on a wet flight line. A missile or ordnance with a blue band and red 'REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT' safety streamers is visible mounted under the aircraft. The setting appears to be an active airfield, likely at a U.S. Air Force installation.
    Military personnel are loading or inspecting ordnance/missiles on the underside of a gray fighter jet, likely an F-15 or F-16, inside a covered aircraft shelter or hardened aircraft bunker. A munitions loading vehicle (MHU-series loader) labeled 'BL13' is positioned beneath the wing to assist with weapon mounting. The wet concrete floor and overhead lighting suggest an active flight line maintenance operation.
    A military aircraft maintainer in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is inspecting or working on ordnance/munitions mounted under the wing of a military jet aircraft. The technician appears to be examining a missile or rocket pod attached to a wing pylon. The image is taken on what appears to be a wet flight line, likely at a military air base, with concrete revetments visible in the background.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform is performing maintenance work on the underside of a military aircraft on a wet flight line. The technician is working near the landing gear bay area, reaching up to service components beneath the fuselage. The setting appears to be an outdoor airfield with concrete revetments visible in the background.
    Military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are performing maintenance or weapons loading operations on a fighter aircraft, likely an F/A-18 or F-15, under a covered hardened aircraft shelter. One airman is elevated on a maintenance stand working on the aircraft's underside, while another stands nearby observing or supervising. The aircraft features distinctive red and white markings consistent with a demonstration or command aircraft.
    A military technician or crew chief is performing maintenance or inspection work on an ordnance or external store mounted beneath the wing of a military aircraft. The individual is using hand tools and wearing hearing protection, suggesting the aircraft may be running or in an active flight line environment. The setting appears to be an outdoor flight line or tarmac area.

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