Airman 1st Class Ben Wilsey, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems technician, conducts preparations on a CBU-89 bomb during a load crew competition Jan. 11, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen were tasked to upload munitions to two F-16 Fighting Falcons, three F-15 Eagles, one F-22 Raptor and one A-10 Warthog. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
Staff Sgt. Bryan Bradbury, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems technician, loads a CBU-89 bomb onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during thr load crew competition of the year, Jan. 11, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen are graded on a written test, their composite tool kit, dress and appearance, and the load. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)
Staff Sgt. Bryan Bradbury and Senior Airman Jesse Potter, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems technicians, prepare to load a CBU-89 bomb during the load crew competition of the year, Jan. 11, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Load crew members are evaluated on their safety, speed, and use of the checklist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)
Airman 1st Class Jercorian Winters, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems technician, loads a CBU-89 bomb onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the load crew competition of the year, Jan. 11, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Load crew members must follow every step and take their time, ensuring timeliness and accuracy in weapons loading. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)
Senior Airman Jesse Potter, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems technician, prepares to load a CBU-89 bomb during the load crew competition of the year Jan. 11, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Load crew competitions promote teamwork and morale among team members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)
Airman Jonathon Deacon, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems technician, prepares an F-15 Eagle for uploading munitions during a load crew competition Jan. 11, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The annual weapons load crew competition tests the skills of Airmen from Viper, Thunder, Raptor, Falcon, Eagle, Tomahawk and Strike Aircraft Maintenance Units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
Senior Airman Jesse Potter, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems technician, evaluates his checklist during the load crew competition of the year, Jan. 11, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Load crew members are selected by their section chiefs based on overall job performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)
Staff Sgt. Geoffrey Mood, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems technician, reads through a checklist during a load crew competition Jan. 11, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The competition provides different aircraft squadrons the opportunity to display their skills to the 57th Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
Senior Airman Chris Wright and Staff Sgt. Cory Moody, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems technicians, prepare to load an AIM-7 Sparrow air-to-air missile during a load crew competition Jan. 11, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen participate in the annual competition for title of load crew of the year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
Senior Airman Jonathon Gonzalez operates a weapon loader during a load crew competition Jan. 11, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Weapons load competitions are conducted quarterly to keep Airmen sharp and recognize superior performers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
Airman 1st Class Ryan Duarte inspects a CBU-89 bomb during a load crew competition Jan. 11, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The load crew competition helps promote teamwork and morale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
Airmen from the 57th Wing observe the load crew competition Jan. 11, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen from each Aircraft Maintenance Unit attended to support their fellow weapons load crew teams.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
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