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U.S. Air Force Col. Jerrymar Copeland, 354th Maintenance Group commander, left, presents a Dedicated Crew Chief award certificate to Senior Airman Aidan Lawrence, 18th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, following a load competition at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 5, 2024. Load competitions are held throughout the year to prepare weapons crews for wartime. The winning team is picked based on speed, accuracy, and number of deductions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carson Jeney)