Aircraft armament systems Airmen from the 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to upload a guided bomb unit to an F-22 Raptor during a quarterly load crew competition, Jan. 4, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The quarterly 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 by Jason Couillard)
Staff Sgt. Bryan Bradbury and Senior Airman Jesse Potter, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems technicians, upload a guided bomb unit to an F-16 Fighting Falcon, Jan. 4, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The quarterly load crew competition helps promote teamwork and morale. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Monet Villacorte)
Airman 1st Class Ryan Duarte, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon to be uploaded with weapons, during a quarterly load crew competition, Jan. 4, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen that compete are chosen by their section chiefs based on job performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)
Airman 1st Class Ben Wilsey, Staff Sgt. Treston Kaneao, and Airman 1st Class Ryan Duarte, 57th Aircraft Maintenance load crew members, prepare to load an AIM-9 Sidewinder to an F-16 Fighting Falcon, during a quarterly load crew competition, Jan. 4, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The members of the winning unit receive three days off designated by the 57th Wing Commander, a traveling trophy, and bragging rights until the next competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)
Airman 1st Class Ryan Duarte, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, loads an Mk-82 bomb to an F-16 Fighting Falcon, during a quarterly load crew competition, Jan. 4, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Airmen are graded on a written test, dress and appearance, their composite tool kit, and the load. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)
Airman 1st Class Francis Calhoun, 757th Aircraft Maintenance weapons load crew member, puts away tools during a quarterly load crew competition, Jan. 4, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Every team's tool kit is inspected once they are done loading munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)
Senior Airman Armin Eusebio, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems technician, prepares to upload a guided bomb unit on an F-15 Eagle during the quarterly load crew competition, Jan. 4, 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 by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
Staff Sgt. Daniel West, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems technician, looks through an electronic technical order log during a quarterly load crew competition, Jan. 4, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Load crew competitions take place four times a year as well as a fifth competition, which is for the title of load crew of the year. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
Senior Airman Armin Eusebio, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems technician, checks his composite tool kit during a quarterly load crew competition, Jan. 4, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The competitions give different aircraft squadrons the opportunity to display their skills to the 57th wing commander. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
Staff Sgt. Daniel West, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems technician, checks an AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile during a quarterly load crew competition, Jan. 4, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen were tasked to upload munitions to two F-16 Fighting Falcons, three F-15 Eagles, one F22 Raptor, and one A-10 Warthog. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
Airman 1st Class Ben Wilsey, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares to load an AIM-9 Sidewinder to an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a quarterly load crew competition, Jan. 4, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Weapons load teams are evaluated for use of the checklist, safety, and overall speed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)
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