Airmen from the 3rd Maintenance Group prepare to load a simulated missile into the weapons bay of an F-22 Raptor during the first quarter load competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 3, 2026. These high-tempo competitions provide a controlled environment for maintainers and aircrews to sharpen their technical proficiency, ensuring the 3rd Wing can meet rigorous sortie generation requirements under any timeline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli A. Rose)
| Date Taken: | 04.03.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.13.2026 17:19 |
| Photo ID: | 9608484 |
| VIRIN: | 260404-F-JV210-1526 |
| Resolution: | 6794x4529 |
| Size: | 7.3 MB |
| Location: | JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US |
| Web Views: | 37 |
| Downloads: | 5 |
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