U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Keeland Smith, 56th Armament Section chief, talks to his son as they watch the first quarter weapons load competition, April 17, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The load competition featured the loading of an AIM-120 air-to-air missile and a GBU-12 with a time standard of 22 minutes. The competition reinforces rapid, precise weapons loading capabilities essential to delivering combat airpower anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)
| Date Taken: | 04.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.22.2026 14:04 |
| Photo ID: | 9632707 |
| VIRIN: | 260417-F-KJ279-1977 |
| Resolution: | 5215x3259 |
| Size: | 1.67 MB |
| Location: | LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZONA, US |
| Web Views: | 15 |
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