Osan and Kunsan participate in quarterly load crew competition

Load crew teams prepare for a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2014. During a competition, each crew member has a set of tasks to carry out and work in teams of three to properly load weapons on an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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Osan and Kunsan participate in quarterly load crew competition

Staff Sgt. Jerry Dye, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, puts on chemical warfare gear during a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 17, 2014. Chemical warfare gear is worn during this competition to show the capability of loading while in chemical warfare gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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Osan and Kunsan participate in quarterly load crew competition

Senior Airman Guy Self, 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, assists Staff Sgt. Joshua Groom, 51st AMXS 36th AMU weapons load crew team chief, with his gas mask during a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2014. Using the buddy system while putting on chemical warfare gear helps to ensure everything is put on properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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Osan and Kunsan participate in quarterly load crew competition

Senior Airman Guy Self, 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 36th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, assists Staff Sgt. Joshua Groom, 51st AMXS 36th AMU weapons load crew team chief, with his gas mask during a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2014. Using the buddy system while putting on chemical warfare gear helps to ensure everything is put on properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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Osan and Kunsan participate in quarterly load crew competition

Senior Airman Benjamin Lilley, 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, and Staff Sgt. Kenneth Nelems, 51st AMXS 25th AMU weapons load crew team chief, load a Mark-82 bomb onto an A-10 Thunderbolt II during a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2014. Load crews are tested on their ability to complete tasks during monthly proficiency loads, quarterly evaluations and the everyday mission to participate in the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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Osan and Kunsan participate in quarterly load crew competition

Senior Airman Benjamin Lilley, Staff Sgt. Kenneth Nelems, and Senior Airman Hunter Rivera, all 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 25th AMU weapons load crew members, load an Air Intercept Missile-9M Sidewinder air-to-air missile onto an A-10 Thunderbolt II during a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2014. Load crew competitions promote a safe competitive environment where Airmen display their skills and ability to apply their training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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Osan and Kunsan participate in quarterly load crew competition

Senior Airman Justin Torrey, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, fills out aircraft forms during a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 17, 2014. Load crew members are evaluated on their safety, speed, and use of the checklist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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Senior Airman Miguel Acosta, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, puts tools away during a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 17, 2014. In addition to the weapons loading, crews are also inspected on their dress and appearance and their tool boxes inspected for good order. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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Senior Airman Miguel Acosta, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, does a post bomb load check during a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 17, 2014. Weapons load crew competitions are conducted quarterly to keep Airmen sharp and recognize superior performers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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Osan and Kunsan participate in quarterly load crew competition

Published Oct. 21, 2014
By Senior Aiman Matthew Lancaster
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Airmen from Osan and Kunsan Air Bases compete in the third quarterly weapons load competition. The teams participating were the 8th, 25th and 36th Aircraft Maintenance Units. The 36th AMU came out on top as this quarter's winner.