Quarterly Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Robert Adams, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems journeyman, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon to be armed as Staff Sgt. Hector Muniz, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems craftsman, evaluates during the quarterly weapons load competition Oct. 7, 2011, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Weapons load competitions are conducted quarterly to keep Airmen sharp and recognize superior performers. Weapons load teams are evaluated for use of the checklist, safety, and overall speed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal/Released)

Nellis Airmen conduct airdrop training

U.S. Air Force Airmen, 820th RED HORSE airborne flight, jump from a C-130 Hercules Oct. 4, 2011, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. RED HORSE and 6th Combat Training Squadron Airmen perform airdrop missions to stay current on training and certifications, which enables them to perform jump missions and operate their own drop zones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William P. Coleman/Released)

Nellis Airmen conduct airdrop training

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Francisco Corona, 6th Combat Training Squadron joint terminal attack controller instructor, ensures gear and equipment are prepared for a C-130 Hercules jump mission Oct. 4, 2011, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. 6 CTS Airmen perform airdrop missions to stay current on training and certifications, which enables them to perform jump missions and operate their own drop zones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal/Released)

Nellis Airmen conduct airdrop training

U.S. Air Force Airmen, 820th RED HORSE Airborne flight and 6th Combat Training Squadron, prepare their gear prior to a C-130 Hercules jump mission Oct. 4, 2011, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. RED HORSE and 6 CTS Airmen perform airdrop mission to stay current on training and certifications, enabling them to perform jump missions and operate their own drop zones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal/Released)

Close Air Support training at the Nevada Test and Training Range

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II with the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., provides close air support Sept. 23, 2011, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. U.S. Air Force Weapons School students participate in many combat training missions over the NTTR during the six-month, graduate-level instructor course held at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman/Released)

Close Air Support training at the Nevada Test and Training Range

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II with the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., drops a AGM-65 Maverick missile during a close air support training mission Sept. 23, 2011, over the Nevada Test and Training Range. U.S. Air Force Weapons School students participate in many combat training missions over the NTTR during the six-month, graduate-level instructor course held at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman/Released)