354th MXG holds 2025 4th Quarter Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Austin Adkins, 356th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew chief, checks for discrepancies on a dummy CATM-120B missile during the 4th Quarter Load Competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 9, 2026. Load competitions serve as a valuable tool that reinforce technical proficiency, while also boosting morale and giving Airmen the opportunity to showcase their skills in a time-constrained environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski
VIRIN: 260109-F-WJ136-1256.JPG
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NIKON Z 8

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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

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28/10

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1/100

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1000

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