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Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver
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.
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by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver
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Multiple squadrons from the 57th Mainte- nance Group participated in a load crew com- petition June 30 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
Airmen worked in small teams to load and unload munitions from their assigned aircraft.
From performing pre-checks to loading,
securing and unloading the munitions, each team member played a specific role during the competition.
The load crews were evaluated on their accuracy and timeliness while loading and unloading the munitions.
The competition provides weapons loaders throughout the 57th Maintenance Group the opportunity to display their weapons loading skills to their peers and superiors.
Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver
Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver
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.
RIGHT: 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.
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.
Air Force photograph by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver