Locked and Loaded: 555th EFGS weapons flight

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron Weapons Flight, pose for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 23, 2025. Weapons load crew members are experts in loading a variety of munition system configurations, enabling the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing to generate air power that continues to dominate the battlespace amidst new threats with innovative weaponry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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Locked and Loaded: 555th EFGS weapons flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Laniah Rosado, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, stands by an F-16C Fighting Falcon within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 23, 2025. Weapons load crew members are experts in loading a variety of munition system configurations, enabling the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing to generate air power that continues to dominate the battlespace amidst new threats with innovative weaponry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger) (Image has been altered for operational security by blurring an aircraft panel.)

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Locked and Loaded: 555th EFGS weapons flight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bruno Dusabe, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew chief, inspects a Triple Ejector Rack-9/A within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 23, 2025. The TER-9/A enhances F-16C payload flexibility by enabling numerous munition attachments for more responsive, precision strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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Locked and Loaded: 555th EFGS weapons flight

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron load Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets onto an F-16C Fighting Falcon within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 23, 2025. The F-16C Fighting Falcon is a multi-role fighter aircraft supporting defense and deterrence missions through continuous rapid development and generation of combat air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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Locked and Loaded: 555th EFGS weapons flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Laniah Rosado, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, tightens a Triple Ejector Rack-9/A within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 23, 2025. The TER 9/A is capable of being installed on numerous weapons stations throughout the F-16 Fighting Falcon, enabling a multitude of payload configurations to enhance lethality capabilities in dynamic threat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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Locked and Loaded: 555th EFGS weapons flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Laniah Rosado, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, and Staff Sgt. Bruno Dusabe, 555th EFGS weapons load crew chief, arm an F-16C Fighting Falcon with Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 23, 2025. The ability to execute rapid combat airpower generation across dynamic and contested environments, enables combat operations within the continuously evolving AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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Locked and Loaded: 555th EFGS weapons flight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bruno Dusabe, 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew chief, loads Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rockets onto an F-16C Fighting Falcon within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 23, 2025. The APKWS rockets are equipped with a laser guidance kit which allows the munition to navigate to its intended target during combat operations supporting regional stability and adversarial deterrence objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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Locked and Loaded: 555th EFGS weapons flight

An impulse cartridge box sits on an airfield while a 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew debriefs within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 23, 2025. Weapons load crews are responsible for enabling the lethality of U.S. aircraft by loading multiple weapon systems with precision, agility and speed. Load crews’ job expertise and knowledge are essential to rapidly configure numerous payloads to successfully match air power capabilities with corresponding threats in the continuously evolving battlespace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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Locked and Loaded: 555th EFGS weapons flight

Published Aug. 6, 2025
By Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger
378th Air Expeditionary Wing

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY -- U.S. Airmen assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron Weapons Flight, pose for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, June 23, 2025. Weapons load crew members are experts in loading a variety of munition system configurations, enabling the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing to generate air power that continues to dominate the battlespace amidst new threats with innovative weaponry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)