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Weapons load competition at Nellis AFB

Senior Airman Edward Steffon, left, weapons load crew evaluator, evaluates Airman First Class Genesis Perryman, an F-35 Lightning II weapons load crew member, as she prepares an inert bomb during the Quarterly Weapons Load Competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 4, 2024. Seven crews from Nellis Air Force Base competed to claim the title. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Weapons load competition at Nellis AFB

Staff Sgt. Hallie Jacobs, an F-35 Lightning II load crew member, prepares an inert missile to load onto an F-35A during the Quarterly Weapons Load Competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 4, 2024. Load crew competitions provide an opportunity to demonstrate mission readiness and ensure safe and proficient weapons loading procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Weapons load competition at Nellis AFB

Staff Sgt. Brandon Shibata, an F-22 Raptor load crew member, prepares an inert missile to load onto an F-22 during the Quarterly Weapons Load Competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 4, 2024. Load crew competitions provide an opportunity to demonstrate mission readiness and ensure safe and proficient weapons loading procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Weapons load competition at Nellis AFB

Weapons load crews from the 57th Maintenance Group prepare to compete in the Quarterly Weapons Load Competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 4, 2024. Seven crews from Nellis Air Force Base competed to claim the title. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Weapons load competition at Nellis AFB

Airman First Class Javier Rubio, an F-16 Fighting Falcon weapons load crew member from 857th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, competes in the Quarterly Weapons Load Competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 4, 2024. Load crew competitions provide an opportunity to demonstrate mission readiness and elevate unit morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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57th MXG Load Barn keeps the mission going

Senior Airman Rook Laird, 57th Maintenance Group Tomahawk Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Fighting Falcon weapons load crew member, ensures a munition is secured during a weapons load certification at Nellis Air Force Base, April 27, 2020. Rook was part of a three-man team undergoing their loading recertification held by the weapons standardization section better known as the load barn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julian W. Kemper)
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57th MXG Load Barn keeps the mission going

Master Sgt. LaMarr Richmond (left), 57th Maintenance Group weapons standardization crew lead, inspects a weapon load crew as they undergo certification at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 27, 2020. Richmond primarily observes the crew lead during the load certification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julian W. Kemper)
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57th MXG Load Barn keeps the mission going

Staff Sgt. Thomas Grise, 57th Maintenance Group weapons standardization instructor, observes the progress of a weapons load crew recertification at Nellis Air Force Base, April 27, 2020. Each instructor oversees one-member of the load crew and assesses their ability to perform particular responsibilities during the loading process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julian W. Kemper)
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57th MXG Load Barn keeps the mission going

Weapons standardization instructors from the 57th Maintenance Group observe as a weapons load crew moves an AIM-9X training missile onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 27, 2020. The 57th MXG weapons standardization section must certify load crews on their ability to safely and proficiently load munitions on their respective aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julian W. Kemper)
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AFREP saves Nellis $3.6M

Members that make up the 57th Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 1, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum)
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AFREP saves Nellis $3.6M

Staff Sgt. Robert Evans, 57th Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) technician repairs a broken component Jan. 23, 2019 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The 57th MXG AFREP was responsible for saving the Air Force $3.6 million in fiscal year 2018 by restoring approximately 550 parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)
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57th MXG hosts 4th quarter load crew competition

Airmen gather around an A-10 Thunderbolt II, F-22 Raptor and F-16 Fighting Falcon after the quarterly load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 5, 2018. Multiple squadrons from the 57th Maintenance Group participated in the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver/Released)
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57th MXG hosts 4th quarter load crew competition

An F-22 Raptor fighter jet passes over the quarterly load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 5, 2018. Load crew competitions challenge the teams’ capabilities to load munitions on aircraft in an accurate, safe and timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver/Released)
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57th MXG hosts 4th quarter load crew competition

An Airman from the 57th Maintenance Group performs a final inspection on a Mark 84 bomb assembly during the quarterly load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 5, 2018. A team’s accuracy, speed and focus on safety determined whether it would finish first or last in the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver/Released)
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57th MXG hosts 4th quarter load crew competition

An Airman from the 57th Maintenance Group performs a final inspection on a Mark 84 bomb assembly during the quarterly load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 5, 2018. A team’s accuracy, speed and focus on safety determined whether it would finish first or last in the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver/Released)
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57th MXG hosts 4th quarter load crew competition

Airmen gather around an F-15C Eagle and an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets after the quarterly load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 5, 2018. All teams inspected, loaded and secured two bombs and one missile to their aircraft within an hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver/Released)
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57th MXG hosts 4th quarter load crew competition

Airmen from the 57th Maintenance Group discuss their performance during the quarterly load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 5, 2018. The competition provides weapon loaders readiness opportunities to prepare for tomorrow’s fight, while encouraging friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver/Released)
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57th MXG hosts 4th quarter load crew competition

Airmen from the 57th Maintenance Group congratulate each other after finishing the quarterly load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 5, 2018. The competition measures each weapon loader’s ability to inspect, load and secure bombs and missiles to an aircraft in a safe and timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver/Released)
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57th MXG hosts 4th quarter load crew competition

Airmen from the 57th Maintenance Group stand at attention for the opening ceremony of the quarterly load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 5, 2018. Load crew competitions challenge the teams’ capabilities to load munitions on aircraft in an accurate, safe and timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver/Released)
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57th MXG hosts 4th quarter load crew competition

An Airman from the 57th Maintenance Group prepares a Mark 84 bomb to be loaded onto an aircraft during the quarterly load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 5, 2018. Each bomb must be inspected, loaded and secured to a wing of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver/Released)
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