4Q Ammo Bomb Building and Loading Competition

Members assigned to the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron assemble a GBU-31 during the 4th Quarter Ammo Bomb Build and Loading Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 8, 2026. The competition is a quarterly and annual event where teams are evaluated on how quickly and efficiently they can load munitions to their aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)

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4Q Ammo Bomb Building and Loading Competition

A member assigned to the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron handles an AIM-9X before loading it onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 4th Quarter Ammo Bomb Build and Loading Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 8, 2026. During this event, each team has members responsible for building a GBU-31 during the first half while other teammates load the bomb onto the aircraft along with an AIM-9X in the second half. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)

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4Q Ammo Bomb Building and Loading Competition

Members assigned to the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron load an AIM-9X onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 4th Quarter Ammo Bomb Build and Loading Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 8, 2026. In this iteration of the competition, the 35th FGS competed against the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)

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4Q Ammo Bomb Building and Loading Competition

A member assigned to the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron selects tools during the 4th Quarter Ammo Bomb Build and Loading Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 8, 2026. The competition is a quarterly and annual event that encourages Airmen to display mastery of their craft against other teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)

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4Q Ammo Bomb Building and Loading Competition

Members assigned to the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron load a bomb onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 4th Quarter Ammo Bomb Building and Loading Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 8, 2026. The competition is a quarterly and annual event where teams are evaluated on how quickly and efficiently they can load munitions to their aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)

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4Q Ammo Bomb Building and Loading Competition

Spectators observe a member of the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron load an AIM-9X onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 4th Quarter Ammo Bomb Building and Loading Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 8, 2026. The competition is a quarterly and annual event that encourages Airmen to display mastery of their craft against other teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)

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4Q Ammo Bomb Building and Loading Competition

Spectators observe a member from the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron write a report during the 4th Quarter Ammo Bomb Building and Loading Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 8, 2026. The competition is a quarterly and annual event where teams are evaluated on how quickly and efficiently they can load munitions to their aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)

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4Q Ammo Bomb Building and Loading Competition

U.S. Air Force Col. Kenneth Beebe III, 51st Maintenance Group commander, far left, and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Clark, 51st MXG command chief, far right, pose with load winners of the 4th Quarter Ammo Bomb Building and Loading Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 8, 2026. Winners from this iteration will have their name added to the trophy and be recognized for their mastery of their craft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)

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4Q Ammo Bomb Building and Loading Competition

Published Jan. 9, 2026
By Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten
51st Fighter Wing

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 35th Fighter Generation Squadron and 36th Fighter Generation Squadron competes in the 4th Quarter Ammo Bomb Building and Loading Competition at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 8, 2026. The competition is a quarterly and annual event where teams are evaluated on how quickly and efficiently they can load munitions to their aircraft.