Moody Air Force Base

Speed meets precision

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 74th Fighter Generation Squadron hold the quarterly load competition trophy at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2026. The 74th Fighter Generation Squadron team earned the title of winner for the fourth quarter competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 23d Maintenance Group pose for a photo during a weapons-load competition at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2026. These Airmen were awarded the Bomb Build Team of the Quarter certificate for the 4th Quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 23d Maintenance Group pose for a photo during a weapons-load competition at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2026. These Airmen were awarded the HH-60W Load Crew of the Quarter for the 4th Quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert McManigle, 23d Munitions Squadron operations technician, and Senior Airman Kayden Findley, 23d MUNS munitions material handling equipment crew member, move a wing assembly during a quarterly load competition at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2026. Quarterly competitions sharpen skills, spotlight elite crews, and reinforce lethal standard weapons Airmen bring to the fight. (Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Heriberto Lorenzano 23d Munitions Squadron precision guided munitions technician, Staff Sgt. Samuel McGovern, 23d MUNS conventional maintenance support supervisor, and Senior Airman Ryan Brown, 23d MUNS conventional crew chief, attach a wing assembly during a quarterly load competition at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2026. The event evaluates weapons knowledge, speed, and discipline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Brown, 23d Munitions Squadron conventional crew chief and Senior Airman Heriberto Lorenzano 23d MUNS precision guided munitions technician, attach a wing assembly during a quarterly load competition at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2026. Two weapons crews competed head-to-head, racing to demonstrate their technical proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Brown, 23d Munitions Squadron conventional crew chief, installs the guidance system during a quarterly load competition at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2026. The competition serves as a readiness assessment designed to validate crew proficiency and operational reliability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert McManigle, 23d Munitions Squadron operations technician, delivers instruction during the 4th Quarter Load Competition at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2026. The bomb building competition had two crews racing to see which team was the fastest and most proficient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 23d Maintenance Group work against the clock to assemble a bomb at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2026. Starting in 2025, the bomb building competition was incorporated into the 4th Quarter load competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Derrick Washington, 74th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load team member, inspects an AIM-9 Sidewinder before its installation during the 4th Quarter Load Competition at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2026. Every quarter, weapons load crew members compete in a competition that tests weapon knowledge, uniform dress and appearance, and speed of loading munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert McManigle, Senior Airman Kayden Findley and Airman Damien Green, 23d Munitions Squadron bomb building team, complete a munition assembly during a quarterly load competition at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2026. Each quarter, weapons load crews battle to test munitions knowledge, dress and appearance, and loading speed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 23d Maintenance Group race against the clock during the 4th Quarter Load Competition at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2026. Every quarter, weapons load crew members compete in a competition that tests weapon knowledge, uniform dress and appearance, and speed of loading munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amariss Yunes, Staff Sgt. Dylan Gleason Pritts, and Airman Derrick Washington, 74th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load team members, lift an AIM-9 Sidewinder before its installation during the 4th Quarter Load Competition at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2026. Judges assessed 74th and 75th FGS Airmen on how quickly and efficiently they loaded munitions onto an A-10C Thunderbolt II during the loading portion of the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 23d Maintenance Group load an A-10C Thunderbolt II for a quarterly load competition at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan 16, 2026. The event highlights elite load crews chosen based on sustained performance and master of technical procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Weatherly, 41st Rescue Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, installs weapons onto the HH-60W Jolly Green II during the 4th Quarter Load Competition at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2026. The competition ensures rescue crews maintain the precision and readiness required for real-world combat and rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amariss Yunes, 74th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load team member, tightens a bolt during a quarterly weapons load competition, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2026. Every quarter, weapons load crew members compete in a competition that tests weapon knowledge, uniform dress and appearance, and speed of loading munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 23d Maintenance Group load an A-10C Thunderbolt II for a quarterly load competition at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2026. The weapons load competitions are designed to show teamwork, speed and quality of work between the Airmen on each crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Gleason Pritts, 74th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load team chief, and Airman 1st Class Amariss Yunes, 74th FGS load team member, helps load munitions onto an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2026. The weapons load competitions are designed to show teamwork, speed and quality of work between the Airmen on each crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 23d Maintenance Group inspects weapons equipment on an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a weapons-load competition at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2026. The weapons load competitions are designed to show teamwork, speed and quality of work between the Airmen on each crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jared Winders and Staff Sgt. Darren Daman, 41 Rescue Generation Squadron weapons load crew members, load weapons onto an HH-60W Jolly Green II during a quarterly load competition at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2026. Every quarter, the best weapons Airmen compete in a loading competition to find the most proficient crews and boost morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell)

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Speed meets precision

Published Jan. 27, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Rachel Howell

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 23d Maintenance Group work against the clock while competing in the 4th quarter load competition at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Jan. 16, 2026.