U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Arnett, center, 18th Wing deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Keith Hodge, left, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron senior enlisted leader, observe Senior Airman Robert Jones, 33rd Rescue Generation Squadron weapons load crew member as he inspects an HH-60W Jolly Green II’s 7.62-mm mini-gun during the 18th Wing Load Crew of the Quarter Competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2026. Every quarter, the best weapons Airmen compete in a loading competition to find the most proficient crews and boost morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)
| Date Taken: | 01.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.06.2026 01:33 |
| Photo ID: | 9507294 |
| VIRIN: | 260130-F-BX574-1044 |
| Resolution: | 4945x3290 |
| Size: | 3.45 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 19 |
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