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Feature 13October 30, 2015

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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis

Staff Sgt. Won Yi (right) and Airman 1st Class Michael Chartrand, both Tomahawk Aircraft Staff Sgt. Won Yi, Tomahawk Aircraft Maintanence Unit weapons load crew team chief,
Maintanence Unit weapons load crew members, prepare to move a munition during a quarterly looks through a manual during a quarterly weapons load crew competition on Nellis
weapons load crew competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 23. Weapons load crew Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 23. Weapons loaders have many duties that include loading,
competitions test each participant’s ability to load ordnance onto their assigned aircraft in a unloading, positioning and preparing munitions.
safe, efficient and correct manner.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaley Kline

Airman 1st Class Jordan Palomo, Thunder Aircraft Maintanence Unit weapons load crew
member, prepares to load a munition during a quarterly weapons load crew competition on
Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 23. Weapons loaders are responsible for inspections, repairs
and maintenance on aircraft release, launch, suspension and monitor systems of munitions.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis

Staff Sgt. Won Yi, Tomahawk Aircraft Maintanence Unit weapons load crew team chief, rolls up Staff Sgt. Robert Detrano, Raptor Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-22 Raptor crew member,
tie-down straps during a quarterly weapons load crew competition on Nellis Air Force Base, kneels as he evaluates weapons load crew members during a quarterly weapons load crew
Nev., Oct. 23. Weapons load teams are evaluated on their ability to properly follow all checklists, competition on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 23. Weapons load crew competitions tests
technical orders and safety procedures. 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.