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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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57th MXG hosts load competition

An Airman from the 57th Maintenance Group observes a load competition June 30, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Competition examiners focused on the team’s ability to accurately and quickly load and unload munitions onto their assigned aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver/ Released)
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57th MXG hosts load competition

An Airman from the 57th Maintenance Group completes a missile assembly on an F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 64th Aggressors Squadron, during a load crew competition June 30, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Multiple squadrons participated in the competition which tested their speed and accuracy when loading munitions onto an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver/ Released)
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57th MXG hosts load competition

An Airman from the 57th Maintenance Group prepares to load a bomb on an F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 16th Weapons Squadron, during a load crew competition June 30, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Each team member played a specific role during the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver/Released)
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57th MXG hosts load competition

An Airman from the 57th Maintenance Group secures a bomb to an F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 16th Weapons Squadron, during a load crew competition June 30, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Each team was tested on their timeliness and accuracy while loading and unloading munitions on their aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver/Released)
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57th MXG hosts load competition

Airmen from the 57th Maintenance Group arm an F-16 Fighting Falcon, asigned to the 16th Weapons Squadron, during a load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 30, 2017. Small teams worked together to load multiple large munitions on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver/Released)
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57th MXG hosts load competition

Airmen from the 57th Maintenance Group transport a missile during a load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 30, 2017. Squadrons from around the 57th Wing compete against each other to see who can most accurately and quickly arm an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

Airmen from the 57th Maintenance Group, Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit, load an F-35A Lightning II during the 57th Wing’s third quarter weapons load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 7. Lightning AMU is responsible for the aircraft maintenance of the F-35A Lightning II at Nellis AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

Airmen from the Raptor Aircraft Maintenance Unit look over their checklist to load an F-22 Raptor during the 57th Wing’s third quarter weapons load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 7. Raptor AMU is responsible for the maintenance of the F-22s on Nellis AFB.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

An Airman from the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron secures a weapons cart during the 57th Wing’s third quarter weapons load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 7. During the competition, load crew members are evaluated on a written test, dress and appearance inspection, composite tool kit inspection, and the weapons load. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

Aircraft that will be used during the 57th Wing’s third quarter weapons load crew competition sit on the flightline before the competition begins at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 7. Load crews were chosen for their outstanding duty performance and exceptional loading ability during the friendly competition between F-15, F-16, F-22, F-35 and A-10 crews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

An Airman assigned to the Raptor Aircraft Maintenance Unit checks a loaded munition on an F-22 Raptor during the 57th Wing’s third quarter weapons load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 7. The quarterly competition highlights Airmen for their loading skill and duty performance.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

Senior Airman Jake Taeschler, 57th Maintenance Group, evaluates the loading of an F-15 Eagle during the quarterly weapons load competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 07, 2016. In addition to recognizing superior performers, load crew competitions also help keep weapons loaders’ skills sharp and ready for real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Testing skills: third quarter load competition

An Airman checks munitions during the third quarter load competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 07, 2016. Crews are inspected on their dress and appearance, orderliness of their tool boxes, the weapons load, and a written test to determine the 57th Maintenance Group’s best weapons load crew of the quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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