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 1st Class Saul Alvarado loads munitions onto a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle.

(Photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Saul Alvarado, 67th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, loads munitions onto a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during a weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2025. A weapons load competition highlights the skill and precision of weapons load crews in a high-pressure, controlled environment. These competitions prepare Airmen to thrive in fast paced environments that are expected during real world events.

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