35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron annual load competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Braedon Sauer, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, routes and cuts the arming lanyard on a training GBU-12, an aerial laser-guided bomb, mounted on a F-16 Fighting Falcon during the fourth quarter weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2021. The competition assessed both teams’ abilities to quickly and properly load an F-16 Fighting Falcon with inert munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)

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35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron annual load competition

From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Botterill, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, Airman 1st Class Braedon Sauer, a 13th AMU weapons load crew member, and Senior Airman Nicole Cano-Ballinas, a 13th AMU weapons load crew member, stand at ease prior to the annual weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2021. Two teams raced against the clock to gauge which team could accurately and efficiently load inert munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon. The winners will be announced at the Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)

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From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Awrey, 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, Airman 1st Class Vincent Barnes, 14th AMU weapons load crew member, and Airman 1st Class Jacob Phillips, 14th AMU weapons load crew member, stand at ease prior to the annual weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2021. Two teams raced against the clock to gauge which team could accurately and efficiently load inert munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon. The winners will be announced at the Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)

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35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron annual load competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Botterill, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, secures a training GBU-54, a guided bomb, to the weapons sub-assembly on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the annual weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2021. Two teams from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron used various tools and equipment during this competition to complete the mission of loading an F-16 Fighting Falcon while racing against the clock and an opposing load crew. This event aids in enhancing both teams readiness, performance and technical abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)

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35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron annual load competition

Airmen with the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to load a training AIM-9X, a short-range air-to-air missile, onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the annual weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan Jan. 20, 2021. Expert weapons technicians evaluate participants from both teams on various aspects such as safety, accuracy, tool accountability and dress and appearance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Vincent Barnes, a 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares a munition to be loaded during the annual weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2021. Two teams from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron take part in this friendly competition annually, ensuring readiness and proper munitions handling while racing against the clock. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)

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35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron annual load competition

Published Jan. 25, 2021
By Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Braedon Sauer, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, routes and cuts the arming lanyard on a training GBU-12, an aerial laser-guided bomb, mounted on a F-16 Fighting Falcon during the fourth quarter weapons load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2021. The competition assessed both teams’ abilities to quickly and properly load an F-16 Fighting Falcon with inert munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Grace Nichols)