Loading Lethality: 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

Airmen assigned to the 51st Munitions Squadron prepare munitions during a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 2, 2025. Teams are selected from their squadron based-off the fastest load times with zero discrepancies. The winner will move on to compete against other quarterly winners at the end of the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams)

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Loading Lethality: 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

Airmen assigned to the 51st Munitions Squadron prepare munitions during a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 2, 2025. The competition challenged Airmen to rapidly and safely assemble munitions under strict time constraints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams)

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Loading Lethality: 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

Airmen assigned to the 51st Maintenance Group/Operating Location pose with 51st Maintenance Group leadership after winning the weapons loading competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 2, 2025. The competition tested the technical accuracy, adherence to safety protocols, team coordination, and loading time of the weapons load crews as they loaded munitions onto F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams)

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Loading Lethality: 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

Airmen assigned to the 51st Munitions Squadron pose with 51st Maintenance Group leadership after winning the bomb building competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 2, 2025. The Airmen were evaluated on technical accuracy, safety, speed and teamwork while rapidly assembling munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams)

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Loading Lethality: 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean McDermott, 51st Maintenance Group/Operating Location weapons load crew member, tightens a bolt during a weapons loading competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 2, 2025. The competition prepared Airmen to execute Osan’s “Fight Tonight” mission anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams)

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Loading Lethality: 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

Airmen assigned to the 51st Munitions Squadron attached an AGM-158 during a weapons loading competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 2, 2025. The competition fostered teamwork, communication, and pride, ensuring Airmen are not only technically skilled, but also mentally prepared to perform under real-world pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams)

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Loading Lethality: 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adrian Bethea, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, transports an AGM-158 during a weapons loading competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 2, 2025. The competition involved loading F-16 Fighting Falcons in timed environments, simulating the urgency of real-world combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams)

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Loading Lethality: 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

An Airman assigned to the 51st Maintenance Group/Operating Location tightens a strap during a weapons loading competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 2, 2025. The competition tested the technical accuracy, adherence to safety protocols, team coordination and overall loading time of the weapons load crews as they loaded munitions onto F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams)

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Loading Lethality: 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

Airmen assigned to the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron lift an AIM-9L/M during a weapons loading competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 2, 2025. Each team consisted of three Airmen: the one-man served as the team chief who supervised the load, the two-man acted as the primary loader responsible for handling the munitions, and the three-man assisted with tools and equipment to ensure a safe, accurate, and efficient load. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams)

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Loading Lethality: 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brittany Pearce, 51st Munitions Squadron munitions flight chief, assembles a bomb during a bomb building competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 2, 2025. The competition fostered teamwork, communication, and pride, ensuring Airmen are not only technically skilled, but also mentally prepared to perform under real-world pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams)

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Loading Lethality: 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

Airmen assigned to the 51st Munitions Squadron compete in a quarterly load crew competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 2, 2025. The competition prepared Airmen to execute Osan’s “Fight Tonight” mission anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams)

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Loading Lethality: 3rd Quarter Weapons Load Competition

Published Oct. 2, 2025
By Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

The 51st Maintenance Group held the Third Quarter Weapons Load Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 2, 2025. The competition tested the technical accuracy, adherence to safety protocols, and team coordination as they loaded munitions onto F-16 Fighting Falcons.