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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 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 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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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 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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58th Rescue Squadron returns home to family, friends and fellow Airmen

A military child greets his dad, assigned to the 58th Rescue Squadron (RQS), on the flight line at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 9, 2024. Airmen from the 58th RQS supported U.S. Africa Command during their six-month combat search and rescue deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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58th Rescue Squadron returns home to family, friends and fellow Airmen

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Leo Matos, assigned to the 58th Rescue Squadron (RQS), reunites with his family following a six-month combat search and rescue rotation in support of the United States Africa Command at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 9, 2024. Airmen from the 58th RQS supported U.S. Africa Command during their six-month combat search and rescue deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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58th Rescue Squadron returns home to family, friends and fellow Airmen

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ross Obenschain, assigned to the 58th Rescue Squadron (RQS), embraces his loved one as he returns home to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 9, 2024. Airmen from the 58th RQS supported U.S. Africa Command during their six-month combat search and rescue deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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58th Rescue Squadron returns home to family, friends and fellow Airmen

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 58th Rescue Squadron (RQS) approach family, friends and fellow Airmen after a six-month combat search and rescue deployment at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 9, 2024. Airmen from the 58th RQS supported U.S. Africa Command during their six-month combat search and rescue deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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58th Rescue Squadron returns home to family, friends and fellow Airmen

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III arrives at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 9, 2024. Airmen assigned to the 58th Rescue Squadron returned from a six-month combat search and rescue deployment in support of U.S. Africa Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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Pilots engage in Independent Pilot Off-station Procedures (IPOP) at Nellis AFB

U.S. Air Force Airmen complete independent pilot off-station procedures (IPOP) for an F-35 Lightning II at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 1, 2024. The intent for IPOP Tactics Development and Evaluation is to equip Combat Air Forces with a tool that permits location agnostic off-station operations for the F-35 Lightning II to operate without the deployment of maintenance personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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Pilots engage in Independent Pilot Off-station Procedures (IPOP) at Nellis AFB

U.S. Air Force Maj. Zach Saunders, an F-35 division commander assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, secures a warning tag on an F-35 Lightning II as part of independent pilot off-station procedures (IPOP) at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 1, 2024. IPOP is a safe and executable pilot exercise that increases the ability to operate off-station with limited resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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Pilots engage in Independent Pilot Off-station Procedures (IPOP) at Nellis AFB

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Brown, an F-35 assistant program manager assigned to the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron, refuels an F-35 Lightning II as part of independent pilot off-station procedures (IPOP) at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 1, 2024. Exercises such as IPOP allow pilots the opportunity to learn maintenance and refueling techniques, extending operational range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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Pilots engage in Independent Pilot Off-station Procedures (IPOP) at Nellis AFB

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Brown, an F-35 assistant program manager assigned to the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron, prepares an F-35 Lightning II to be refueled in support of independent pilot off-station procedures (IPOP) at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 1, 2024. Participating in IPOP allows aircrew to independently inspect and deploy their aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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Pilots engage in Independent Pilot Off-station Procedures (IPOP) at Nellis AFB

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Brown, an F-35 assistant program manager assigned to the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron, prepares an F-35 Lightning II to be refueled in support of independent pilot off-station procedures (IPOP) at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 1, 2024. IPOP aims to empower pilots with maintenance and refueling skills for prolonged flight missions and enhanced mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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Pilots engage in Independent Pilot Off-station Procedures (IPOP) at Nellis AFB

U.S. Air Force Maj. Zach Saunders, F-35 division commander assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, performs post-flight checks on the tires of an F-35 Lightning II as part of independent pilot off-station procedures (IPOP) at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 1, 2024. Participating in IPOP allows pilots the opportunity to learn maintenance and refueling techniques, extending operational range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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Pilots engage in Independent Pilot Off-station Procedures (IPOP) at Nellis AFB

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Maintenance Operational Test (MxOT) division observe the arrival of F-35 Lightning IIs at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 1, 2024. The MxOT team is working towards a standardization of tactics, techniques and procedures development in a joint environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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Nellis AFB Project Quesada Initiative

U.S. Air Force Airmen pose for a photo with students on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 26, 2024. The Airmen supported the Project Quesada initiative, an Air Combat Command wide initiative designed to provide young people from diverse backgrounds an exposure to aviation career fields by partnering with Hispanic Serving Institutions and Minority Serving Institutions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brianna Vetro)
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