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    57th MXG Load Barn ensures the mission continues [Image 4 of 4]

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    A military technician or weapons loader is inspecting or loading an ordnance (munition) mounted beneath an aircraft in what appears to be a hangar. The individual is wearing a face mask with a yellow and black checkered pattern and ear protection, leaning in closely to examine the weapon pylon attachment area. A red safety streamer is visible attached to the munition, indicating it is armed or in a loading configuration.

    NEVADA, UNITED STATES

    04.27.2020

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Julian Kemper 

    Nellis Air Force Base

    Senior Airman Rook Laird, 57th Maintenance Group Tomahawk Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Fighting Falcon weapons load crew member, ensures a munition is secured during a weapons load certification at Nellis Air Force Base, April 27, 2020. Rook was part of a three-man team undergoing their loading recertification held by the weapons standardization section better known as the load barn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julian W. Kemper)

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    Date Taken: 04.27.2020
    Date Posted: 05.05.2020 12:26
    Photo ID: 6199043
    VIRIN: 200427-F-CN170-097
    Resolution: 6016x4016
    Size: 6.44 MB
    Location: NEVADA, US
    Web Views: 47
    Downloads: 5

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    Military personnel in a hangar facility are handling what appears to be an air-to-air missile, likely an AIM-9 Sidewinder or similar munition, marked with 'REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT' safety streamers. Several airmen in various uniforms, including OCP camouflage and flight suits, are carrying the missile while others observe. All visible personnel are wearing face masks, suggesting this was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
    U.S. Air Force personnel are working together in a hangar environment, appearing to perform maintenance or loading operations on aircraft ordnance or equipment. At least three individuals are visible, with one wearing an OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform with a U.S. Air Force patch and face mask, while others wear civilian work attire with hearing protection and face masks. The setting appears to be a military aircraft maintenance facility.
    A military personnel member in camouflage uniform and face covering stands in front of a fighter jet painted in a blue-grey camouflage scheme bearing the number '69' in red. The aircraft appears to be an F-16 or similar jet fighter, located inside a hangar. In the foreground, a large munition or bomb with the serial number 'YC41A-3293' is visible on a loading cart.
    A military technician or weapons loader is inspecting or loading an ordnance (munition) mounted beneath an aircraft in what appears to be a hangar. The individual is wearing a face mask with a yellow and black checkered pattern and ear protection, leaning in closely to examine the weapon pylon attachment area. A red safety streamer is visible attached to the munition, indicating it is armed or in a loading configuration.

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