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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte ()

Senior Airman Vaughn Piwowarski-Mason, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions technician, inspects a munitions pallet while executing a Tactical Air-munitions Rapid Response Package during a routine exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2022. Readiness exercises are an essential part of ensuring U.S. Airmen are prepared to respond to any potential contingencies.

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