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Kadena 18th MXG holds weapons load competition

18th Wing Public Affiars • June 30, 2025

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordyn Heard transports and attaches inert munitions.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordyn Heard, 355th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron load crew member, transports and attaches inert munitions during 18th Wing Load Crew of the Quarter Competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2025. Teams participating in the competition were evaluated on their ability to efficiently and accurately load weapons during a timed event.

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