354th MXG holds 2025 4th Quarter Load Competition

Airmen from the 356th Fighter Generation Squadron load a dummy CATM-120B missile onto an MJ-1C load truck during a 4th Quarter Load Competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 9, 2026. During the load comp, teams were scored based on their ability to perform under stress and quickly load weapons onto aircraft while adhering to safety standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski
VIRIN: 260109-F-WJ136-1237.JPG
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NIKON Z 8

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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5

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

1000

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