10/10/2012 - 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)
10/10/2012 - 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)
10/10/2012 - 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)
10/10/2012 - 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)
10/10/2012 - 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)
10/10/2012 - 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)
10/10/2012 - U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Earl Condra, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Strike Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, loads a Mk-82 bomb onto an F-15E Strike Eagle during a quarterly load crew competition, Oct. 5, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Weapons load competitions are conducted quarterly to keep Airmen sharp and recognize superior performers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster)
