Weapons load competition sharpens readiness at Luke

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devon Copeland and Senior Airman Jonathan Plancarte-Sedano, Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, secure a training missile and navigate a jammer during the 56th Fighter Wing’s first quarter weapons load competition, April 17, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The winner of the competition will be announced May 1 at the 56th FW’s first quarterly awards ceremony. Exercises like the weapons load competition advance training by producing command-focused Airmen able to meet warfighting requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson

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NIKON Z 6

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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32/10

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1/400

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200

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