AIMing for Archer

Weapons load crew members assigned to the 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, load an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile to a F-35 Lightning II, during Exercise Combat Archer at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 10, 2020. Combat Archer is managed by the Weapons Systems Evaluation Program and it is used to assess the performance of the maintenance crew, weapons load crew members and aircrew members. (U.S. Air Force photo manipulation by Airman 1st Class Heather Leveille)

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AIMing for Archer

Senior Airman Michael Ortiz, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, inspects the AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile during Exercise Combat Archer at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 10, 2020. Exercise Combat Archer provides an ability to train and evaluate weapons systems under simulated combat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heather Leveille)

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AIMing for Archer

Senior Airman Michael Ortiz, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, loosens a strap, during Exercise Combat Archer at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 10, 2020. The AMRAAM has an all-weather, beyond-visual-range capability, improving the aerial combat of the U.S. and allied aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heather Leveille)

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AIMing for Archer

Weapons load crew members, assigned to the 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, load an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile to a F-35 Lightning II, during Exercise Combat Archer at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 10, 2020. The AMRAAM is faster, smaller and lighter, with improved capabilities against low-altitude targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heather Leveille)

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AIMing for Archer

Senior Airman Michael Ortiz, left, Staff Sgt. Dustin Waldrop, right, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, prepare to load an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile to an F-35 Lightning 11, during Exercise Combat Archer at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 10, 2020. Combat Archer is the largest air-to-air live-fire evaluation exercise in the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class Heather Leveille)

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AIMing for Archer

Staff Sgt. Dustin Waldrop, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares equipment to load an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile during Exercise Combat Archer at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 10, 2020. Combat Archer is the largest air-to-air live-fire evaluation exercise in the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heather Leveille)

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AIMing for Archer

Weapons load crew members assigned to the 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile to a F-35 Lightning II, during Exercise Combat Archer at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 10, 2020. AMRAAM incorporates active radar with an internal reference unit and micro-computer system, allowing the missile to guide itself to its target, enabling the pilot to execute evasive maneuvers if necessary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heather Leveille)

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AIMing for Archer

Published June 11, 2020