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Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Larkins loads ammunition into an F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft during the Load Crew of the Year event at Langley Air Force Base, Va., on Jan. 20, 2006. The event is part of the 1st Fighter Wing's annual load competition and is the first competition to include the F-22A Raptor aircraft. Larkins is attached to the71st Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit.

Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Larkins loads ammunition into an F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft.

Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Larkins loads ammunition into an F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft during the Load Crew of the Year event at Langley Air Force Base, Va., on Jan. 20, 2006. The event is part of the 1st Fighter Wing's annual load competition and is the first competition to include the F-22A Raptor aircraft. Larkins is attached to the71st Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit.

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