36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Walker, 51st Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector, inspects munitions during a quarterly bomb building competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2023. Quality assurance inspections are crucial during these competitions to ensure the safety, accuracy, and efficiency of the building process, which promotes best practices and minimizes the risk of errors during real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

From the left, Tong Chu Paek, 51st Munitions Squadron explosives technician, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexander Garten, 51st MUNS conventional maintenance technician, and Yong Sun Yi, 51st MUNS explosives technician, prepare munitions to be loaded during a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2023. In a load crew competition, teams compete to load munitions onto an aircraft quickly and efficiently, aiming for the fastest completion time. Competitions create a realistic and stressful environment for Airmen, enhancing their skills to operate safely and efficiently in real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

U.S. Air Force weapons load crew members assigned to the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron load munitions onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2023. Load crew competitions sharpen the skill efficiency of Airmen who arm and maintain 51st Fighter wing aircraft, ultimately bolstering the Wing's combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 25th Fighter Generation Squadron compete in a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2023. Load crew members were evaluated on safety, speed, reliability, technical errors and use of their respective loading checklist. This competition fosters heightened performance for real-world operations by allowing Airmen to hone their skills and decision-making abilities in high-pressure situations, ultimately ensuring they can maintain operational superiority anytime and anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Zimmermann, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew chief, guides munitions to be mounted on an A-10C Thunderbolt II pylon station during a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2023. Loading procedures were evaluated to guarantee the accurate execution of all necessary steps, placing teams under simulated real-world stress to reinforce their ability to perform flawlessly in high-pressure situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

A 25th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew team lifts an AIM-9L/M Sidewinder to be loaded on an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2023. Three-member teams from the 25th and the 36th FGS competed against each other to showcase their weapon loading capabilities and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vincent Bollaert and Staff Sgt. John Miranda, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew members, load an AIM-9L/M Sidewinder onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2023. Competing teams were evaluated on how quickly and efficiently they were able to inspect and load munitions onto their respective aircraft, honing their skills to ensure rapid response capabilities and mission readiness in real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Putreal Morgan, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew member, secures munitions onto an A-10C Thunderbolt II pylon station during a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2023. In these competitions, teams are meticulously evaluated on speed and precision of loading munitions. Critical routine assessments bolster readiness to respond effectively in the event of potential threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Zimmermann, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew chief, secures munitions on an A-10C Thunderbolt II pylon station during a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2023. Competing against other teams in a realistic, high-stress environment enhances speed and accuracy for potential real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

U.S. Air Force conventional maintenance technicians from the 51st Munitions Squadron pose for a group photo after winning a bomb building competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2023. Before a load crew competition takes place, conventional maintenance technicians participate in a bomb-building competition. The munitions they construct are then loaded onto aircraft during the load crew competition, completing the real-world process from start to finish, creating comprehensive training, and enhancing interoperability between both career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

25th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew members pose for a group photo after winning a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2023. These competitions occur quarterly, which is crucial for regularly assessing and improving Airmen's readiness and performance, ensuring a consistently high level of operational superiority and excellence throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

A 25th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew team celebrates after winning a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2023. The team won as a result of having the best accuracy, earning them the title of load crew champions for the quarter. These quarterly competitions enhance Airmen's readiness and performance which maintains the 51st Fighter Wing's combat capability to provide continuous support for the fight tonight mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)

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36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

Published Sept. 20, 2023
By SSgt. Thomas Sjoberg, Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Walker, 51st Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector, inspects munitions during a quarterly bomb building competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 15, 2023. Quality assurance inspections are crucial during these competitions to ensure the safety, accuracy, and efficiency of the building process, which promotes best practices and minimizes the risk of errors during real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition

36th and 25th FGS Demonstrate Readiness In Quarterly Bomb Build and Load Crew Competition