Nellis Air Force Base Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen observe a load crew of the first quarter competition in front of an F-35A Lightning II at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 12, 2024. The load competition is a competitive exhibition where weapons load crews ensure aircraft readiness and adeptly handle munitions while racing against time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

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Nellis Air Force Base Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sonia Rodriguez, a weapons load crew member assigned to the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Strike Aircraft Maintenance Unit, participates in a load crew of the first quarter competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 12, 2024. The weapons load teams are evaluated on their ability to efficiently and accurately load weapons during a timed event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

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Nellis Air Force Base Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devin Hubbard, left, a weapons load crew member assigned to the 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) Viper Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU), Staff Sgt. Erik Newman, center, a weapons load crew chief assigned to the 57th AMXS Viper AMU, and Senior Airman Chase Pyers, a weapons load crew member assigned to the 57th AMXS Viper AMU, carry a AIM-9 Sidewinder during a load competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 12, 2024. The quarterly load competition requires Airmen to work in teams of three to load with munitions in a timely and accurate manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

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Nellis Air Force Base Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Devin Hubbard, a weapons load crew member assigned to the 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Viper Aircraft Maintenance Unit, is conducting a check on a F-16C/D Fighting Falcon during a load competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 12, 2024. The load competition involves numerous teams executing safety inspections and loading munitions onto their designated aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

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Nellis Air Force Base Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christian Sevilla, left, a weapons load crew member assigned to the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMXS), and Senior Airman Brandon Dickson, a weapons load crew member assigned to the 757th AMXS, check panels on an A-10 Warthog during a load competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 12, 2024. Within the load competition, teams participate by conducting safety protocols and loading munitions onto their respective aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Luis Garcia, left, a weapons load crew chief assigned to the 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) Bolt Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU), and Airman Nicholas Rodriguez, a weapons load crew member assigned to the 57th AMXS Bolt AMU, check the munition on a F-35A Lightning II during a load competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 12, 2024. Within the load competition, teams participate by conducting safety protocols and loading munitions onto their respective aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

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Nellis Air Force Base Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Strike Aircraft Maintenance Unit participate in a load crew of the first quarter competition with an F-15E Strike Eagle at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 12, 2024. The load competition is a competitive exhibition where crews ensure aircraft readiness and adeptly handle munitions while racing against time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

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Nellis Air Force Base Load Competition

Published April 26, 2024
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NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- U.S. Air Force Airmen observe a load crew of the first quarter competition in front of an F-35A Lightning II at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 12, 2024. The load competition is a competitive exhibition where weapons load crews ensure aircraft readiness and adeptly handle munitions while racing against time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)