Photo by William Lewis | Nellis Air Force Base | 04.18.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Paulsen, left, Senior Airman Immanuel Bailey, and Staff Sgt. Erik Newman, load crew competition evaluators from the 57th Maintenance Group, Weapons Standardization Section, check a toolbox after the quarterly weapons load competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 18, 2025. Load crew competitions provide an opportunity to demonstrate mission readiness......
Photo by William Lewis | Nellis Air Force Base | 04.18.2025
Weapons load crews from the 57th Maintenance Group compete in the quarterly weapons load competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 18, 2025. Load crew competitions evaluate crew proficiency, technical skill, and teamwork, elements that ensure combat readiness in support of operational missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)...
Photo by William Lewis | Nellis Air Force Base | 04.18.2025
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Alec Lamarca, left, Weapons Section Chief, and Senior Airman Tyler Bundy, an Armament Systems specialist, assigned to the 57th Maintenance Group, Viper Aircraft Maintenance Unit, fist bump after finishing the quarterly weapons load competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 18, 2025. Load crew competitions provide an opportunity to demonstrate mission......
Photo by William Lewis | Nellis Air Force Base | 04.18.2025
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Peters, an Armament Systems specialist assigned to the 57th Maintenance Group, Viper Aircraft Maintenance Unit, finishes loading a missile during the quarterly weapons load competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 18, 2025. Load crew competitions evaluate crew proficiency, technical skill, and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)...
Photo by William Lewis | Nellis Air Force Base | 04.18.2025
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Bundy, an Armament Systems specialist assigned to the 57th Maintenance Group, Viper Aircraft Maintenance Unit, finishes loading a missile during the quarterly weapons load competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 18, 2025. Load crew competitions provide an opportunity to demonstrate mission readiness as well as elevate unit morale. (U.S. Air Force......
Photo by William Lewis | Nellis Air Force Base | 04.18.2025
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Peters, an Armament Systems specialist assigned to the 57th Maintenance Group, Viper Aircraft Maintenance Unit, finishes loading fins onto a missile during the quarterly weapons load competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 18, 2025. Load crew competitions evaluate crew proficiency, technical skill, and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by William......
Photo by William Lewis | Nellis Air Force Base | 04.18.2025
U.S. Air Force Armament Systems specialist assigned to the 57th Maintenance Group, Viper Aircraft Maintenance Unit, prepare to install a missile on an F-16 Fighting Falcon as evaluators look on during the quarterly weapons load competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 18, 2025. Load crew competitions provide an opportunity to demonstrate mission readiness and ensure safe and......
Photo by William Lewis | Nellis Air Force Base | 04.18.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mary Heyden, an Armament Systems specialist assigned to the 57th Maintenance Group, Viper Aircraft Maintenance Unit, adjusts the position of a missile using the MJ-1 lift truck during the quarterly weapons load competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 18, 2025. Load crew competitions evaluate crew proficiency, technical skill, and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force......
