354th MXG hosts 2nd Quarterly Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 356th Fighter Generation Squadron prepare for the second quarter load competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 3, 2025. Quarterly load competitions allow for load crew Airmen to develop their skills for real-world scenarios while providing healthy competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mary Murray)

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354th MXG hosts 2nd Quarterly Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 355th Fighter Generation Squadron prepare for the second quarter load competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 3, 2025. Quarterly load competitions allow for load crew Airmen to develop their skills for real-world scenarios while providing healthy competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mary Murray)

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354th MXG hosts 2nd Quarterly Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Perez Macias, 355th Fighter Generation Squadron armament systems specialist, drives an MJ02 lift truck during the second quarter load competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 3, 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 Mary Murray)

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354th MXG hosts 2nd Quarterly Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Fighter Generation Squadron, transport an inert AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile during the second quarter load competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 3, 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 Mary Murray)

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354th MXG hosts 2nd Quarterly Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christian Slade, 18th Fighter Generation Squadron armament systems specialist, secures an inert AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile to a F-16 Fighting Falcon during the second quarter load competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 3, 2025. Load competitions like these help munitions specialists test their capabilities, improve their skills and better understand challenges they might face during a real-world scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mary Murray)

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354th MXG hosts 2nd Quarterly Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 355th Fighter Generation Squadron, prepare a F-35A Lightning II during the second quarter load competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 3, 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 Mary Murray)

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354th Fighter Wing 2nd Quarterly Load Competition

Published July 3, 2025
By Airman Mary Murray
354th Fighter Wing

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 356th Fighter Generation Squadron prepare for the second quarter load competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 3, 2025. Quarterly load competitions allow for load crew Airmen to develop their skills for real-world scenarios while providing healthy competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Mary Murray)

354th MXG hosts 2nd Quarterly Load Competition

354th MXG hosts 2nd Quarterly Load Competition

354th MXG hosts 2nd Quarterly Load Competition

354th MXG hosts 2nd Quarterly Load Competition

354th MXG hosts 2nd Quarterly Load Competition

354th MXG hosts 2nd Quarterly Load Competition