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    Raptor weapons crews battle in quarterly competition [Image 11 of 20]

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    Two military personnel in a hangar are loading or positioning a munition onto an aircraft using an MJ-1 B/C bomb lift vehicle. The setting appears to be a U.S. Air Force maintenance hangar, with at least one F-22 or similar stealth fighter aircraft visible in the background. Both personnel are wearing hearing protection and military uniforms while conducting weapons loading operations.

    EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    12.17.2021

    Photo by Samuel King Jr.                 

    96th Test Wing

    A 43rd Fighter Generation Squadron load crew moves a GBU-32 to their F-22 Raptor during the unit’s weapons load competition Dec. 17 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Two weapons load crews competed to see who could load a GBU-32 and an AIM-9 onto their aircraft the fastest and with the fewest errors. The winner will be announced at the unit’s 4th quarter awards ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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    Date Taken: 12.17.2021
    Date Posted: 12.22.2021 08:41
    Photo ID: 6990263
    VIRIN: 211217-F-oc707-0502
    Resolution: 3000x2250
    Size: 4.52 MB
    Location: EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, US
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    A military technician in an olive drab t-shirt works on what appears to be an ordnance or munition component in front of a hangar. In the background, a stealth aircraft — consistent with an F-22 Raptor — is visible inside the hangar with red safety streamers attached. The technician is focused on assembling or inspecting a cylindrical metallic component with visible stenciled text.
    A military aircraft maintainer in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is crouched beneath a military aircraft, performing an inspection or maintenance task using a flashlight. The work is taking place inside a hangar facility, with yellow wheel chocks and jack pads visible on the concrete floor. A red safety tag reading 'REMOVE BEFORE' is visible on the aircraft's landing gear bay area.
    Three U.S. Air Force personnel are working on a large munition/bomb assembly in front of what appears to be an F-22 Raptor stealth fighter aircraft inside or near a hangar. The ordnance technicians are inspecting and handling the weapon, which is mounted on a loading cart. A label on the munition reads 'STRAKE ASSY' and 'NOT FOR FLIGHT', indicating this is a training or inert device.
    A military service member wearing an olive drab t-shirt, camouflage pants, and a high-visibility yellow safety vest is focused on performing maintenance or assembly work on a piece of military equipment. The individual is wearing an orange foam ear plug in their visible ear, suggesting a high-noise environment. The work appears technical and hands-on, consistent with munitions or ordnance handling procedures.
    Military personnel are loading munitions onto what appears to be an F-22 Raptor stealth fighter aircraft inside a hangar. A munitions loading cart (MJ1B/C, unit BL24) is being used to position what appear to be GBU-series guided bombs under the aircraft's weapons bay. At least three airmen are involved in the loading operation, with one operating the loader vehicle.
    Two military personnel are working in an aircraft hangar, handling what appears to be an air-to-ground missile or munition on a loading cart. The foreground airman is wearing a high-visibility yellow safety vest over a military t-shirt, while the background airman wears full OCP camouflage uniform with hearing protection. They appear to be conducting weapons loading or maintenance operations beneath a military aircraft.
    Military personnel are performing weapons or ordnance loading operations on what appears to be a stealth aircraft, likely a B-2 Spirit or F-22/F-35, given the internal weapons bay configuration visible. Three service members in olive/multicam uniforms with high-visibility yellow vests are working inside and around an open internal bay. The foreground airman is wearing hearing protection and handling a munition or loading equipment with a cable/lanyard system.
    A male technician wearing a olive/tan t-shirt and a yellow high-visibility safety sash is performing maintenance or inspection work on an aircraft component, likely in a hangar environment. He is closely examining and manually working on what appears to be a landing gear or undercarriage assembly. The image is sharp and well-lit, capturing the focused nature of the technical work.
    A military aircraft maintainer in olive drab uniform works on aircraft components in what appears to be a hangar bay. The technician is wearing green aviation headset/ear protection pushed up on his head while handling what appears to be a missile or ordnance component. The background shows a hangar interior with ground support equipment and what appears to be a military jet aircraft.
    Three U.S. Air Force personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are loading or handling a missile/munition onto an aircraft in a hangar. The weapon appears to be an air-to-air missile with a yellow training cap and a red 'REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT' streamer attached. A second aircraft with tail code 'TY' and serial '033' is visible in the background.
    Two military personnel in a hangar are loading or positioning a munition onto an aircraft using an MJ-1 B/C bomb lift vehicle. The setting appears to be a U.S. Air Force maintenance hangar, with at least one F-22 or similar stealth fighter aircraft visible in the background. Both personnel are wearing hearing protection and military uniforms while conducting weapons loading operations.
    A military maintenance technician in camouflage uniform is performing maintenance or inspection work on the underside of a large military aircraft. The individual is looking upward while using a tool or flashlight to examine mechanical components. The image captures close-up detail of complex aircraft mechanical systems including brackets, actuators, and structural components.
    A military maintenance technician in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is crouched beneath a large military aircraft in a hangar, performing an inspection or maintenance task. He is working near a red box labeled 'IMPULSE CARTS' with red safety streamers/flags visible nearby. The aircraft's landing gear, wheel chocks, and open undercarriage panels are clearly visible in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is working with munitions equipment on what appears to be a weapons loading cart rated at 3,000 lb capacity. The airman, identified by name tape as 'SEMONES,' is wearing hearing protection and a high-visibility yellow belt, and appears to be inspecting or positioning a large munition. The setting appears to be an outdoor area of a military installation.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform is closely inspecting mechanical or electrical components beneath what appears to be an aircraft or large military vehicle. The individual is wearing protective hearing equipment (ear defenders) and glasses, and is peering intently at wiring and hardware assemblies. The image captures a maintenance or inspection task being performed in a confined space.
    A U.S. Air Force enlisted member, identified by name tape as 'Semones' with a 'WPNS' (Weapons) patch, is working underneath an aircraft performing weapons or ordnance loading/maintenance. The airman is wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform, safety glasses, and hearing protection (ear defenders). The image captures close-up detail of the airman handling what appears to be a munition or weapons system component mounted under the aircraft wing.
    An F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jet is shown inside a military hangar with its canopy open and red 'Remove Before Flight' safety streamers attached. The aircraft bears the tail number '03-44' and a unit insignia patch on its fuselage. At least one military maintainer in uniform is visible working on the right side of the aircraft.
    A U.S. Air Force munitions technician is working with an ordnance item mounted on an MJ-1 B/C bomb lift in a military hangar. The aircraft visible in the background is an F-22 Raptor bearing the tail code 'TY' and serial number AF 05 044, indicating assignment to Tyndall Air Force Base. The scene depicts routine weapons loading or maintenance operations.
    A male technician in an olive/sage green flight suit or maintenance uniform is performing maintenance work on what appears to be a military aircraft. He is focused on an open access panel or landing gear bay area, working with his hands on mechanical components. A yellow and red safety pin or remove-before-flight tag is visible in the foreground.
    Three U.S. Air Force personnel are working in what appears to be an aircraft maintenance hangar or flight line area. The foreground airman, identified by name tape as 'SEMONES,' is operating a Getac ruggedized laptop on a Snap-on tool cart. Two other service members stand in the background near what appears to be a military aircraft.

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