Fighter weapons certification in Europe through COMBAT ARCHER UK 2026
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Evelyn Garcia, 493rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares an AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile to be loaded during Combat Archer-UK 26 at RAF Lakenheath, England, July 21, 2026. Weapons loading operations during the exercise strengthen loading proficiency and help ensure the Liberty Wing remains prepared to generate combat-ready airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)
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Staff Sgt. Marcus Hardy-Bannerma
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