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bd popeye · Jul 24, 2013

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Airman 1st Class Robert Lawrence, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load-crew member, conducts a safety check on the MQ-9 Reaper during the second quarter load-crew competition at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., July 19. The MQ-9 load-crew participated in the load-crew competition to have their skills evaluated alongside the F-22 Raptor and German Air Force Tornado aircraft load-crews. For the competition, points are awarded during the weapons loading, tool kit inspection, and uniform inspection. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Leah Murray/Released)

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Airman 1st Class Christopher Ryan, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load-crew member, lifts an inert bomb out of its protective case in preparation for loading on the MQ-9 Reaper during the second quarter load-crew competition at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., July 19. The MQ-9 load-crew participated in the load-crew competition to have their skills evaluated alongside the F-22 Raptor and German Air Force Tornado aircraft load-crews. For the competition, points are awarded during the weapons loading, tool kit inspection, and uniform inspection. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Leah Murray/Released)

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Staff Sgt. Jack MacArthur, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load-crew chief, locks an inert bomb onto an MQ-9 Reaper during the second quarter load-crew competition at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., July 19. The MQ-9 load-crew participated in the load-crew competition to have their skills evaluated alongside the F-22 Raptor and German Air Force Tornado aircraft load-crews. For the competition, points are awarded during the weapons loading, tool kit inspection, and uniform inspection. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Leah Murray/Released)

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Staff Sgt. Irma Hinton and Airman 1st Class Nathan White, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-22 Raptor weapons load-crew members, position an inert AIM-9 Sidewinder missile in preparation for loading during the second quarter load-crew competition at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., July 19. The F-22 load-crew competed against MQ-9 Reaper and German Air Force load-crews. For the competition, points are awarded during the weapons loading, tool kit inspection, and uniform inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)

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Senior Airman Vincent Miller, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-22 Raptor weapons load-crew member, secures an inert AIM-9 Sidewinder missile to an F-22 during the second quarter load-crew competition at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., July 19. The F-22 load-crew competed against MQ-9 Reaper and German Air Force load-crews. For the competition, points are awarded during the weapons loading, tool kit inspection, and uniform inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)

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Staff Sgt. Irma Hinton, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-22 Raptor weapons load-crew member, inspects an inert AIM-9 Sidewinder missile ensuring it’s secured during the second quarter load-crew competition at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., July 19. The F-22 load-crew competed against MQ-9 Reaper and German Air Force load-crews. The crews are awarded points during the weapons loading, tool kit inspection, and uniform inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)

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Airman 1st Class Nathan White, Senior Airman Vincent Miller, and Staff Sgt. Irma Hinton, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-22 Raptor weapons load-crew members, transport an inert GBU-32 Joint Direct Attack Munition bomb to load into an F-22 during the second quarter load-crew competition at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., July 19. The F-22 load-crew competed against MQ-9 Reaper and German Air Force load-crews. For the competition, points are awarded during the weapons loading, tool kit inspection, and uniform inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)

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Senior Airman Vincent Miller, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-22 Raptor weapons load-crew member, inspects an inert GBU-32 Joint Direct Attack Munition bomb ensuring it’s secured during the second quarter load-crew competition at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., July 19. The F-22 load-crew competed against MQ-9 Reaper and German Air Force load-crews. For the competition, points are awarded during the weapons loading, tool kit inspection, and uniform inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)

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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sean Callison with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing waits for hand signals from Lance Cpl. Christopher Vantien before launching a AV-8B Harrier jets to participate in a deployment for training (DFT) on Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., July 16, 2013.The training prepared the squadron for future combat and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Witten, 3rd MAW Combat Camera/Released)

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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Benjamin Burns with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing waits launch in a AV-8B Harrier jets to participate in a deployment for training (DFT) on Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., July 17, 2013. The training prepared the squadron for future combat and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Witten, 3rd MAW Combat Camera/Released)

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A AV-8B Harrier jet with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing sits on the on the runway at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., July 17, 2013 to participate in a deployment for training. The training prepared the squadron for future combat and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Witten, 3rd MAW Combat Camera/Released)

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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Benjamin Burns with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing waits launch in a AV-8B Harrier jets to participate in a deployment for training (DFT) on Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., July 17, 2013. The training prepared the squadron for future combat and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Witten, 3rd MAW Combat Camera/Released)

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A AV-8B Harrier jet with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing sits on the on the runway at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., July 17, 2013 to participate in a deployment for training. The training prepared the squadron for future combat and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Witten, 3rd MAW Combat Camera/Released)

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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jeremy Osborne with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing gives hand signals to Sgt. Joshua Burley to launch in a AV-8B Harrier jet before participating in a deployment for training (DFT) on Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., July 17, 2013.The training prepared the squadron for future combat and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Witten, 3rd MAW Combat Camera/Released)

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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jeremy Osborne with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing prepares to launch in a AV-8B Harrier jet to participate in a deployment for training (DFT) on Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., July 17, 2013.The training prepared the squadron for future combat and contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesse Witten, 3rd MAW Combat Camera/Released)

bd popeye · Jul 31, 2013

[FONT=&amp]Spartan paratroopers jump across the equator, into Talisman Saber [/FONT]

Paratroopers from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska descend onto the drop zone and move out to follow-on objective points while conducting forced entry operations during Talisman Saber 2013 at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area July 20, 2013 in Queensland, Australia.

U.S. Army Spc. Brett Heil, an infantry mortar man with Blackfoot Company, 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, calibrates a 60 millimeter mortar during exercise Talisman Saber 2013 at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia July 23, 2013.

U.S. Army Col. Matthew McFarlane, commander of Task Force Spartan, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, moves off of the Kapyong Drop Zone directly after jumping into Australia in support of Talisman Saber 2013 at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia July 20, 2013.

Australian Army Cpt. Rob Watchorn, the Australian liaison officer to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, and a soldier with the 3rd Brigade, Australian Army, hailing from Sydney, Australia recovers his gear and parachute after jumping into Australia in support of Talisman Saber 2013 at the Kapyong Drop Zone in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia July 20, 2013.

Australian Army Cpl. Chad Neiha, an infantry section commander with the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, from Sydney, Australia, pulls security and radios to his platoon leader as they prepare to engage as the opposition force during Talisman Saber 2013 at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area July 20, 2013 in Queensland, Australia.

U.S. Army Col. Matthew McFarlane, commander of Task Force Spartan, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, directs key personnel of his staff at an assault command post directly after descending onto the drop zone July 20, 2013 at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia.

bd popeye · Jul 31, 2013

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Marines view an F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., July 30. The Lightning II is the Marine Corps’ newest aircraft and is capable of short take-off and vertical landing.

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Marines view an F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., July 30. The Lightning II is the Marine Corps’ newest aircraft and is capable of short take-off and vertical landing.

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Marines guide in an F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., July 30. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 is the first F-35B squadron in the Marine Corps.

bd popeye · Aug 7, 2013

[h=2]Answering the call: refueling the Spirit[/h]

A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber approaches the rear of a KC-135 Stratotanker in preparation to refuel during a training mission over Midwestern skies, Aug. 1, 2013. The B-2’s unique design has enabled it to travel into enemy territory without being detected by their radar to deploy ordinance.

A B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base Mo. detaches from the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing McConnell Air Force Base Kan., after being refueled Aug. 1, 2013. Spirit’s are built with a radar absorbent coating to preserve its stealth characteristics.

A B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base Mo. recedes from the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing McConnell Air Force Base Kan. Aug. 1, 2013. Stratotankers have provided fuel to aircraft worldwide for over 50 years.

[h=2]U.S. Marines Patrol in Washir Village, Helmand Province[/h]

(Photos from July 29[SUP]th[/SUP] and Released 6[SUP]th[/SUP] August)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kaleb Wilson, a designated marksman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, holds security during a patrol in Washer, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 29, 2013. The Marines conducted patrols to collect human terrain and clear the area of weapons and improvised explosive devices.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kaleb Wilson, a designated marksman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, collects evidence during a patrol in Washer, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 29, 2013. The Marines conducted patrols to collect human terrain and clear the area of weapons and improvised explosive devices

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jarrett Goff, a team leader with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, kicks a wall in an empty compound during a patrol in Washer, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 29, 2013. The Marines conducted patrols to collect human terrain and clear the area of weapons and improvised explosive devices.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpls. Warren Ostin, a squad leader and Jarrett Goff, a team leader, both with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, push down a wall in an empty compound during a patrol in Washer, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 29, 2013. The Marines conducted patrols to collect human terrain and clear the area of weapons and improvised explosive devices.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Plumeri, a dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, sends his working dog Gulliver into an empty building during a patrol in Washer, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 29, 2013. The Marines conducted patrols to collect human terrain and clear the area of weapons and improvised explosive devices

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Warren Ostin, a squad leader with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, digs during a patrol in Washer, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 29, 2013. The Marines conducted patrols to collect human terrain and clear the area of weapons and improvised explosive devices.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Warren Ostin, a squad leader with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, exits a building during a patrol in Washer, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 29, 2013. The Marines conducted patrols to collect human terrain and clear the area of weapons and improvised explosive devices.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kaleb Wilson, a designated marksman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, holds security during a patrol in Washer, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 29, 2013. The Marines conducted patrols to collect human terrain and clear the area of weapons and improvised explosive devices

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Britain Morris, an infantryman with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, enrolls an Afghan into the Secure Electronic Enrollment Kit (SEEK II) system during a patrol in Washer, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 29, 2013. The Marines conducted patrols to collect human terrain and clear the area of weapons and improvised explosive devices

U.S. Marines Corps Lance Cpl. Kaleb Wilson, a designated marksman and Cpl. Warren Ostin, a squad leader with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, clear a building during a patrol in Washer, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 29, 2013. The Marines conducted patrols to collect human terrain and clear the area of weapons and improvised explosive devices.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Plumeri, a dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, exits a building with his working dog Gulliver during a patrol in Washer, Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 29, 2013. The Marines conducted patrols to collect human terrain and clear the area of weapons and improvised explosive devices.

bd popeye · Aug 7, 2013

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Airmen from the 90th Fighter Squadron repair an F-22 Raptor during Exercise Polar Force 13-5 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 23. The exercise is validated the base's ability to integrate, mobilize, and prepare assigned personnel, aircraft and equipment for a wartime mission and to employ forces and weapons systems to perform tasked missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tammie J. Ramsouer)

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Marines with Transportation Support Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, attach an oversized tire to a CH-46E Sea Knight assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 during helicopter support team training aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 25, 2013. The team of 10 practiced aerial lifts well into the night, lifting a cargo net filled with more than 700 pounds of oversized tires to help keep their skills sharp. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Laura Gauna/Released)

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An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced) takes off during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is underway off the coast of Southern California completing a certification exercise (CERTEX). CERTEX is the final evaluation of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Boxer ARG prior to deployment and is intended to certify their readiness to conduct integrated missions across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Jeffries/Released)

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Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Lesley Jones prepares to direct an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is underway off the coast of Southern California completing a certification exercise (CERTEX). CERTEX is the final evaluation of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Boxer ARG prior to deployment and is intended to certify their readiness to conduct integrated missions across the full spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Jeffries/Released)

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A B-52 Stratofortress from the 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., prepares to take on a fuel load from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, Air Force Reserve Command, McConnell AFB, Kan., Aug. 3, 2013, over Arkansas. Air refueling training keep 18 ARS members proficient in all essential aspects of air refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jess Lockoski)

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A B-52 Stratofortress from the 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., is positioned to take fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker flown by the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, Air Force Reserve Command, McConnell AFB, Kan., Aug. 3, 2013, Arkansas. Air refueling training keep 18 ARS members proficient in all essential aspects of air refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jess Lockoski)

bd popeye · Aug 12, 2013

[h=2]U.S. Soldiers Conduct Site Survey in Kandahar Province[/h]

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Morin, left, points as U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Doug Palmer, right, scans a culvert for improvised explosive devices in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 7, 2013. Morin and Palmer are assigned to Engineer Troop, Regimental Support Squadron, Combined Task Force Dragoon.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Morin scans the area and a culvert for improvised explosive devices in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 7, 2013. Morin is assigned to Engineer Troop, Regimental Support Squadron, Combined Task Force Dragoon.

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Doug Palmer takes a photo after inspecting a culvert in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 7, 2013. Palmer is assigned to Engineer Troop, Regimental Support Squadron, Combined Task Force Dragoon.

A U.S. soldier uses a lightweight, portable, handheld device called a goldie to detect improvised explosive devices in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 7, 2013

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Morin scans the area and a culvert using his weapon for improvised explosive devices in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 7, 2013. Morin is assigned to Engineer Troop, Regimental Support Squadron, Combined Task Force Dragoon.

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Doug Palmer takes a photo from a distance after inspecting a culvert in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Aug. 7, 2013. Palmer is assigned to Engineer Troop, Regimental Support Squadron, Combined Task Force Dragoon.

bd popeye · Aug 12, 2013

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 100th Fighter Squadron, Dannelly Field, Ala., taxis down the runway during RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 Aug. 9, 2013, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A is a multi-service, multinational coordinated, aerial combat operation exercise designed to test operational capabilities of participating units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jim Araos/Released)

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A Japan Air Self Defense Force F-15 Eagle takes off during RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3 Aug. 9, 2013, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The F-15 has electronic systems and weaponry to detect, acquire, track and attack enemy aircraft while operating in friendly or enemy-controlled airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jim Araos/Released)

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Two AH-64 Apache helicopter maintainers assigned to 1-10 Attack/Reconnaissance Battalion, Task Force Tigershark, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, communicate with the pilots of an Apache during a test maintenance run-up Aug. 6, at Forward Operating Base Salerno in Khowst province, Afghanistan. Maintainers and test maintenance pilots work together daily to keep the task force's aircraft mission ready and safe.

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(Photo released 08-10-2013)
Coalition Special Operations Forces pararescue jumpers lower a stretcher during a medical evacuation in Nuristan province, Afghanistan, April 13, 2012. Then U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark A. Smith, 33rd Rescue Squadron flight engineer, is pictured here hoisting the PJs down. Afghan National Army Commandos and Coalition SOF, the first to visit that area in more than two years, defeated enemy forces threatening to overrun a village. Smith died when the HH 60G Pave Hawk helicopter in which he was flying went down during a training mission Aug. 5, 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Clay Weis/Released)

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A Marine with the Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, fast ropes out of a static MV-22 Osprey aircraft onto the elevator below the flight deck here, Aug. 10. The Marines and Sailors hone their skills by training while stationary before descending from an aircraft in flight. The 31st MEU is currently deployed with Amphibious Squadron 11 on a regularly scheduled patrol. The 31st MEU is the Marine Corps’ force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region and is the only continuously forward deployed MEU. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/ Cpl. Codey Underwood)

bd popeye · Aug 22, 2013

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A Sailor of the Honduran Navy moves a charge into position in the water with the supervision of a Green Beret from 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) during a demolitions Honduras., Aug. 07, 2013. Honduran Sailors started off with classroom instruction on how to assemble C4 safely ,followed by detonating the explosives they assembled to see the effect of a live detonation.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Steven K. Young/Released)

Two Green Berets from 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) inspect a charge made by a Sailor from the Honduran Navy before detonation during a demolitions class for Honduran Sailors Honduras., Aug. 07, 2013. Honduran Sailors started off with classroom instruction on how to assemble C4 safely ,followed by detonating the explosives they assembled to see the effect of a live detonation.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Steven K. Young/Released)

Two Green Berets from 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) inspect a charge made by a Sailor from the Honduran Navy before detonation during a demolitions class for Honduran Sailors Honduras., Aug. 07, 2013. Honduran Sailors started off with classroom instruction on how to assemble C4 safely, followed by detonating the explosives they assembled to see the effect of a live detonation.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Steven K. Young/Released)

Two Green Berets from 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) instruct a Sailor from the Honduran Navy on how to set off the fuse to a charge during a demolitions class for the Honduran Navy Honduras., Aug. 07, 2013. Honduran Sailors started off with classroom instruction on how to assemble C4 safely, followed by detonating the explosives they assembled to see the effect of a live detonation.(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Steven K. Young/Released)

bd popeye · Aug 29, 2013

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Tech Sgt. Russ Fontaine, of the 33rd Maintenance Group, maneuvers the guided-bomb-unit-31 into position to be loaded onto an F-35A Lightning II Aug. 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. This marked the first time Airmen have loaded weapons onto the new joint strike fighter here. Each step and procedure was analyzed to ensure it was correct or needed to be changed. The weapons load procedures perfected by the MXG Airmen will be taught to maintenance students in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Master Sgt. Karen Griffin, of the 33rd Maintenance Group, maneuvers the guided-bomb-unit-12 into position to be loaded onto an F-35A Lightning II Aug. 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. This marked the first time Airmen have loaded weapons onto the new joint strike fighter here. Each step and procedure was analyzed to ensure it was correct or needed to be changed. The weapons load procedures perfected by the MXG Airmen will be taught to maintenance students in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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The 33rd Maintenance Group weapons standardization crew returns a guided-bomb-unit-12 to its cradle after loading it onto an F-35A Lightning II Aug. 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. This marked the first time Airmen have loaded weapons onto the new joint strike fighter here. Each step and procedure was analyzed to ensure it was correct or needed to be changed. The weapons load procedures perfected by the MXG Airmen will be taught to maintenance students in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Master Sgt. Karen Griffin and Tech. Sgt. Russ Fontaine, of the 33rd Maintenance Group, maneuver the guided-bomb-unit-31 into position to be loaded onto an F-35A Lightning II Aug. 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. This marked the first time Airmen have loaded weapons onto the new joint strike fighter here. Each step and procedure was analyzed to ensure it was correct or needed to be changed. The weapons load procedures perfected by the MXG Airmen will be taught to maintenance students in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Master Sgt. Karen Griffin, of the 33rd Maintenance Group, informs the jammer drive which way to turn to get the guided-bomb-unit-31 into position to be loaded onto an F-35A Lightning II Aug. 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. This marked the first time Airmen have loaded weapons onto the new joint strike fighter here. Each step and procedure was analyzed to ensure it was correct or needed to be changed. The weapons load procedures perfected by the MXG Airmen will be taught to maintenance students in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

..Ahem.. aboard ship the USN still humps bombs..by hand.. we don't need no stinkin' weapons loader!

popeye was an Aviation Ordnancemen for 11 of my 20 service with the USN.

We be humpin' bombs..

these pix are a bit dated but still hold true.

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GULF OF OMAN (Nov.12, 2009) Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 86, upload a laser-guided bomb to an F/A-18C Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Phillip Wagner Jr./Released)

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..see that shipmate on the right with his grille about to explode? He's on the business end of a "hernia bar" "we be humpin' bombs"

Pacific Ocean (Sept. 7, 2004) - Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to the "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Three Seven (VFA-137) load a 500lb. Mk-82 general purpose bomb on an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln and embarked Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) are currently conducting local operations in preparation for an upcoming deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airmen Jacob J. Kirk (RELEASED)

Jeff Head · Aug 31, 2013

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Very nice pics of those F-35s and their handling. Things continue to progress nicely!

But, I gotta tell you, Master Sgt. Karen Griffin did not look like a woman to me in several of these pics...only in the last one. She looks like she knows how to whip those Jr. personnel in shape.

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