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Load Crew Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lewis Hafner, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Raptor Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, inspects an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile, which is an air-interception missile, during a quarterly load crew competition Oct. 5, 2012, 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 Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster)

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Load Crew Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Murray, Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, watches Staff Sgt. Treston Kaneao, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, lock the Mk-82 general purpose bomb onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a load crew competition Oct. 5, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Competition teams must follow every step and take their time, ensuring timeliness and accuracy in weapons loading. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hughes)

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Load Crew Competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron participate in a quarterly load crew competition Oct. 5, 2012, 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 Daniel Hughes)

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Load Crew Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Gonzalez, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, checks the arming wire on a Mk-82 general purpose bomb during a load crew competition Oct. 5, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. During the event teams can bring their families and friends to watch and cheer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hughes)

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Load Crew Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Murray, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares an AIM-9 missile system before loading it to an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a load crew competition Oct. 5, 2012, 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. The teams are judged on speed, accuracy and safety by section chiefs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hughes)

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Load Crew Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Karl Nielson, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, inspects munitions before taking part in a quarterly load crew competition Oct. 5,2012, 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. The competitions give different aircraft squadrons the opportunity to display their skills to the wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hughes)

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Hero remembered

Airmen from the 58th Rescue Squadron and others pay tribute and take part in a road dedication to fallen Airman, Capt. Joel Gentz, Sept. 28, 2012 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 58 RQS held a memorial service and road dedication for Gentz, who was killed in action June 9, 2010 in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hughes)

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Hoyt S. Vandenberg award presented to U.S. Air Force Weapons School

(From left to right) Edward Garland, Air Force Association vice president for aerospace education, presents Col. Robert A. Garland Jr., U.S. Air Force Weapons School commandant, Maj. John M. Hale, 57th Weapons Support Squadron, director of operations and Gen. Mike Hostage, Air Combat Command commander, the Hoyt S. Vandenberg Award for the most outstanding contributions to national defense in the field of education or training here Sept. 17 at the Air Force Association’s Air and Space and Technology Exposition. The USAFWS teaches 24 ACC approved weapons instructor courses in 30 combat platforms and specialties graduating 180 to 200 weapons officers every year. The school was recognized for establishing a squadron to strengthen the nation’s nuclear enterprise, as well as for adding classing concerning cyber operations, joint terminal air controller advanced instructor course and advanced enlisted mission planning course. The school’s Joint Forcible Entry Exercise helped to validate joint doctrine, and the semiannual Mission Employment phase provided aircrew from more than 100 aircraft training on advanced combat scenarios covering a range of contingency operations from low-intensity conflict through major theater operations. (AFA photo by Brittany Gray)

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Nellis Airman remembered

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Hines, Honor Guard flight chief, renders a salute after placing a flag on Senior Airman Jimmy Rivera?s altar during a memorial service Sep. 28, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Honor Guard was on-hand to render military honors during the ceremony, which was held at Nellis as an opportunity for friends, family and coworkers to reflect on Rivera?s life and military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)

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99th Air Base Wing supports Las Vegas Speedway race

Members of the Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard post the colors during the national anthem at the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Smith's 350 Sep. 29, 2012, in Las Vegas. A function of the honor guard is to provide their services for opening ceremonies for appropriate events attended by the general public. The Smith's 350 is a 220 miles NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race that takes place at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)

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99th Air Base Wing supports Las Vegas Speedway race

U.S. Air Force Col. Barry Cornish, 99th Air Base Wing commander, waves the green flag to start the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Smith's 350, Sept. 29, 2012, in Las Vegas. The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, formerly the NASCAR Super Truck Series, is a pickup truck racing series owned and operated by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. Cornish was selected to be the honorary race starter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster)

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HAWC offers Amazing Abs Class

Brittney Hunsaker, 99th Medical Operations Squadron Health and Wellness Center health and fitness specialist leads an Amazing Abs class at the HAWC Oct. 1, 2012 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Amazing Abs class is one of multiple classes, which promotes better lifestyle choices by offering simpler healthy alternatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jack Sanders)

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Red Horse Racing tour 820th RED HORSE

Tech. Sgt. Joshua Tully, 820th RED HORSE noncommissioned officer in charge of airborne fire emergency services, shows Red Horse Racing's Dick Claveloux, mechanic, and Tyler Jones, truck chief, an M240 machine gun during the visit to the 820th RED HORSE compound Sept. 27, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen of the 820th RED HORSE conduct forward operating base construction, force protection build-up, and infrastructure assessment and repair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster)

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Red Horse Racing tour 820th RED HORSE

Staff Sgt. Drew Huffman, 820th RED HORSE airborne pavement and equipments craftsman, shows Craig Noble, Red Horse Racing engineer, how to operate a Volvo Excavator during the visit to the 820th RED HORSE compound Sept. 27, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Everyone on the Red Horse Racing team got a chance to operate the heavy equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster)

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Red Horse Racing tour 820th RED HORSE

Airmen from the 820th RED HORSE and the Red Horse Racing team pose for a group photo during the visit to the 820th RED HORSE compound Sept. 27, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Red Horse racing team and the 820th RED HORSE created a partnership two years ago. Since then, both have made special efforts to share team building experiences and knowledge of each other's work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster)

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Red Horse Racing tour 820th RED HORSE

Parker Kligerman, Red Horse Racing driver for the number 7 truck, signs autographs during the visit to the 820th RED HORSE compound Sept. 27, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Kligerman will be racing in Smith's 350 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race, Sept. 29, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster)

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WASP Betty Wall Strohfus visits Nellis

Betty Wall Strohfus, a WWII Women Airforce Service Pilot, holds a picture of herself when she was a WASP pilot, Sept. 27,2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Strohfus was stationed at Las Vegas Army Air Field from 1943-44, and was one of 1,074 women who became certified WASP pilots during WWII. Las Vegas Army Air Field later was re-designated as Nellis AFB. The female pilots of the WASP freed up male pilots for combat services and duties during the WWII era. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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WASP Betty Wall Strohfus visits Nellis

Betty Wall Strohfus, a WWII Women Airforce Service Pilot, talks about her life and experiences as a WASP pilot during a distinguished visit Sept. 27, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Strohfus was able to experience the changes Nellis AFB has gone through since she was stationed here when it was called the Las Vegas Army Airfield from 1943-44. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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WASP Betty Wall Strohfus visits Nellis

Betty Wall Strohfus, a WWII Women Airforce Service Pilot, talks about her life and experiences as a WASP pilot with Airmen and family during a distinguished visit Sept. 27, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Strohfus was able to experience the changes Nellis AFB has gone through since she was stationed here when it was called the Las Vegas Army Airfield from 1943-44. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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WASP Betty Wall Strohfus visits Nellis

Betty Wall Strohfus, a WWII Women Airforce Service Pilot, talks about her life and experiences as a WASP pilot during a distinguished visit Sept. 27, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Strohfus was able to experience the changes Nellis AFB has gone through since she was stationed here when it was called the Las Vegas Army Airfield from 1943-44. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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