Osan Airmen participate in load crew comp

Ammo bomb-building Team One consisting of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob Salwey, Staff Sgt. Joshua Sandy, Chin U Kim and Chin Kim, from the 51st Munitions Squadron, build a 2,000-pound laser-guided bomb during the fourth quarter load crew competition on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 12, 2023. Load crew competitions promote a competitive environment where Airmen display their skills and abilities while competing against other teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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Osan Airmen participate in load crew comp

U.S. Air Force 51st Munitions Squadron Airmen construct 2,000-pound laser-guided bombs during the fourth quarter load crew competition on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 12, 2023. During the competition, load crew members are evaluated on safety, speed, reliability, technical errors and use of the checklist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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Osan Airmen participate in load crew comp

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Carlo Miranda, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew team leader, and Senior Airman Logan Cindrich, 36th FGS weapons load crew member, prepare munitions to be loaded on to an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the fourth quarter load crew competition on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 12, 2023. Evaluators inspected two teams as they loaded munitions on two different aircraft: the F-16 and A-10C Thunderbolt II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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Osan Airmen participate in load crew comp

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Carlo Miranda, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew team leader, guides a MJ-1C weapons loader driven by Senior Airman Logan Cindrich, 36th FGS weapons load crew member, during the weapons load crew of the quarter competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan.12, 2023. Load crews are evaluated on how quickly and efficiently they are able to load different types of munitions onto their respective aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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Osan Airmen participate in load crew comp

From the left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Abigayle Herbst; Staff Sgt. Dylan Lindgren; and Senior Airman Alec Tucker, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew members, load an AIM-9L/M Sidewinder onto an A-10C Thunderbolt II during the weapons load crew of the quarter competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 12, 2023. As part of the competition, teams are evaluated on how quickly and efficiently they are able to inspect and load munitions onto their respective aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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Osan Airmen participate in load crew comp

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Carlo Miranda, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew team leader, right, and Senior Airman Logan Cindrich, 36th FGS weapons load crew member, load munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the fourth quarter load crew competition on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 12, 2023. Load crews must prove themselves during monthly proficiency loads, quarterly evaluations and everyday mission requirements to participate in the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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Osan Airmen participate in load crew comp

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Logan Cindrich, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, loads munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the fourth quarter load crew competition on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 12, 2023. Load crew competitions promote a competitive environment where Airmen display their skills and abilities while competing against other teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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Osan Airmen participate in load crew comp

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alec Tucker, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, loads munitions onto an A-10C Thunderbolt II during the weapons load crew of the quarter competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 12, 2023. As part of the competition, teams are evaluated on how quickly and efficiently they are able to inspect and load munitions onto their respective aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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Osan Airmen participate in load crew comp

U.S. Air Force Col. Todd Wydra, 51st Maintenance Group commander, poses with Staff Sgt. John Carlo Miranda, Senior Airman Logan Cindrich and Airman 1st Class Jonah Lim, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew members and winners of the fourth quarter load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 12, 2023. Load crews were evaluated on how quickly and efficiently they are able to load different types of munitions onto their respective aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)

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Osan Airmen participate in load crew comp

Published Jan. 13, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea -- Ammo bomb-building Team One consisting of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob Salwey, Staff Sgt. Joshua Sandy, Chin U Kim and Chin Kim, from the 51st Munitions Squadron, build a 2,000-pound laser-guided bomb during the fourth quarter load crew competition on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 12, 2023. Load crew competitions promote a competitive environment where Airmen display their skills and abilities while competing against other teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards)