U.S. Air Force Airmen transport an AIM-120 to load onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a load competition within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 20, 2025. The AIM-120 is a battle proven air-to-air missile with all-weather and beyond visual range capabilities, that uses an active radar to guide it to the intended target. Weapons load crew members are experts in loading a variety of munition system configurations, enabling the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing to generate air power that continues to dominate the battlespace amidst new threats with innovative weaponry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)
Date Taken: | 07.20.2025 |
Date Posted: | 09.26.2025 05:39 |
Photo ID: | 9341181 |
VIRIN: | 250720-F-CW240-1455 |
Resolution: | 4124x2747 |
Size: | 1.08 MB |
Location: | (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION) |
Web Views: | 28 |
Downloads: | 4 |
This work, Payload Showdown: 378th AEW hosts CENTCOM’s largest load comp [Image 8 of 8], by SSgt Kevin Dunkleberger, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.