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Attendees shake hands with competitors after a quarterly weapons load competition April 8, 2016, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Weapons load teams from the 25th and 36th Aircraft Maintenance Units competed in dress and appearance, timing and technical order accuracy during the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillian Bamman/Released)
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Airman Jamarcus Bell, 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile to load onto an A-10 Thunderbolt II during a quarterly weapons load competition April 8, 2016, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Weapons load teams from the 25th and 36th AMUs competed by loading three training bombs and one missile onto their respective aircraft during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillian Bamman/Released)
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Airmen from the 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load an AIM-9 Sidewinder onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a quarterly weapons load competition April 8, 2016, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Weapons load teams from the 25th and 36th AMUs competed by loading three training bombs and one missile onto their respective aircraft during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillian Bamman/Released)
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Staff Sgt. Robert Olsen, 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, prepares a Mark 82 training bomb to load onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a quarterly weapons load competition April 8, 2016, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Weapons load teams from the 25th and 36th AMUs competed by loading three training bombs and one missile onto their respective aircraft during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dillian Bamman/Released)
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Airmen from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit ensure all bolts are tightened during a first quarter load crew of the quarter competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2016. Three-man teams of Airmen from Kunsan's 80th and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Units battled it out against Airmen from the 8th MXS during 2016’s first quarter Load Crew of the Quarter competition to showcase teamwork, precision and attention to detail among Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
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Senior Airman Matthew Dunar, busts a balloon open during the jammer driving portion of the first quarter load crew of the quarter competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2016. During this contest, two jammer drivers from different units battled it out went head-to-head, maneuvering their way around cones towards two balloon station. The first driver to pop the balloon and return to his parking spot won the contest. In an effort to motivate Airmen, help them remain proficient at their jobs and boost morale, these competitions are held quarterly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
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A balloon is tied on a string before the start of a jammer driving contest during a first quarter load crew of the quarter competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2016. During this contest, two jammer drivers from different units battled it out head-to-head, maneuvering their way around cones towards two balloon station. The first driver to pop the balloon and return to his parking spot won the contest. These competitions highlight the high level of proficiency and job knowledge among Airmen in the maintenance community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
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The 8th MXS won the first quarter load crew of the quarter competition for the third consecutive quarter in a row at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2016. This is the first time in Wolf Pack history this has ever been achieved by an augmented load crew. Three-man teams of Airmen from Kunsan's 80th and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Units battled it out against Airmen from the 8th MXS during 2016’s first-quarter Load Crew of the Quarter competition to showcase teamwork, precision and attention to detail among Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
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Senior Airman Jonathan White, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, tightens a bolt to close a panel during a first quarter load crew of the quarter competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2016. One way the Wolf Pack shows the value of superior technical and weapons system expertise is through quarterly weapons load competitions, which help ensure Airmen remain proficient at their jobs. The 8th MXS won the quarterly competition for the third time in a row, which is a first by the same group of Airmen at the Wolf Pack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
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Senior Airman Billy Johnson, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, selects a tool during a first quarter load crew of the quarter competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 8, 2016. The competition provides Airmen an opportunity to showcase their efficiency, skills and levels of experience as maintenance professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)
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U.S. Air Force Airman Staff Sgt. Jairek Kaha’i, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, tightens a bolt in preparation for loading a missile onto the aircraft during a weapons load competition April 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The weapons load competition is a tradition held to raise morale and give Airmen motivation to outperform their peers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Stephen G. Eigel)
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U.S. Air Force 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew members, load an AIM-9X missile during a weapons load competition April 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The AIM-9X is an air-to-air, heat-seeking missile used by U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)
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18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew members are congratulated by pilots of the 44th Fighter Squadron after completing a weapons load competition April 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The weapons load competition is a quarterly competition which provides a friendly competition for Airmen to compete against one another and show their skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)