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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jack Smethurst, 356th Fighter Generation Squadron armament systems specialist, loads an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile into a F-35A Lightning II during the fourth quarter load competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 10, 2025. The mission of load crews is to swiftly and safely load proper munitions onto aircraft, ensuring they’re ready for exercises and real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 356th Fighter Generation Squadron prepare to load an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile into a F-35A Lightning II during the fourth quarter load competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 10, 2025. The mission of load crews is to swiftly and safely load proper munitions onto aircraft, ensuring they’re ready for exercises and real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Fighter Generation Squadron load an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile onto a F-16C Fighting Falcon during the fourth quarter load competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 10, 2025. One crew from each squadron is selected and then judged during the competition on their accuracy of loading of missiles, how long they take to load the missiles and the organization of their tools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Davis, 18th Fighter Generation Squadron armament systems specialist, guides a MJ-1 lift truck arm to an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile during the fourth quarter load competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 10, 2025. One crew from each squadron is selected and then judged during the competition on their accuracy of loading of missiles, how long they take to load the missiles and the organization of their tools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ashley Green, 18th Fighter Generation Squadron armament systems specialist, drives a MJ-1 lift truck during the fourth quarter load competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 10, 2025. One crew from each squadron is selected and then judged during the competition on their accuracy of loading of missiles, how long they take to load the missiles and the organization of their tools. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jack Smethurst, 356th Fighter Generation Squadron armament systems specialist, checks an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile for discrepancies during the fourth quarter load competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 10, 2025. The intent of load competitions is for load crew Airmen to develop their skills for real-world scenarios while providing healthy competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 355th Fighter Generation Squadron prepare for the fourth quarter load competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 10, 2025. The intent of load competitions is for load crew Airmen to develop their skills for real-world scenarios while providing healthy competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Fighter Generation Squadron prepare for the fourth quarter load competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 10, 2025. The intent of load competitions is for load crew Airmen to develop their skills for real-world scenarios while providing healthy competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 356th Fighter Generation Squadron stand during the fourth quarter load competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 10, 2025. The intent of load competitions is for load crew Airmen to develop their skills for real-world scenarios while providing healthy competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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354th MXG holds 4th Quarter Load Competition

Published Jan. 16, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson
354th Fighter Wing

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Fighter Generation Squadron, 355th Fighter Generation Squadron and 356th Fighter Generation Squadron participated in the fourth quarter load competition Jan. 10, 2025. The intent of a load competition is to allow Airmen to hone their skills in a competition designed to boost morale and readiness.

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