Airman 1st Class Tate Fackrell, 48th Munitions Squadron munitions systems specialist, inspects a load of missiles before sending them to the flightline on RAF Lakenheath, England Jan. 9. Three or four loads a day are inspected for safety and sent out to the flightline. After the missiles arrive on the flightline, armament loaders load the weapons onto the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Torri Ingalsbe)
Airman 1st Class Tate Fackrell, 48th Munitions Squadron munitions systems specialist, checks the safety of the gear on the trailer transporting missiles to the flightline on RAF Lakenheath, England Jan. 9. After the missiles arrive on the flightline, armament loaders load the weapons onto the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Torri Ingalsbe)
Senior Airman Kevin Johnson, 48 Munitions Squadron munitions systems specialist, performs a functional test of a guided bomb unit (GBU-15) at RAF Lakenheath, England Jan. 9. The test checks the functionality of all electrical systems inside the weapon and the video capability. The weapon is calibrated correctly to ensure it hits the proper target. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Torri Ingalsbe)
Staff Sgt. Ryan Goedde, 48th Munitions Squadron munitions systems specialist, installs the fuse, which is the starting charge for an explosive train, on an air-to-ground munition (AGM-130) at RAF Lakenheath, England Jan. 9. The fuse is routinely replaced as necessary for weapon functionality and accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Torri Ingalsbe)