354th MXG holds 2026 Annual Load Competition
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordyn Heard, left, 355th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew member, Staff Sgt. Tyler Kelly, center, 355th FGS load crew chief, and Airman 1st Class Kurt Reichert, right, 355th FGS load crew member, compete in the 2026 Annual Load Competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 23, 2026. Load competitions serve as a valuable tool that reinforce technical proficiency while also boosting morale and giving Airmen the opportunity to showcase their skills in a time-constrained environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mary Murray)