Winning

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit receive an award for winning a weapons load competition, July 15, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Although the 75th AMU completed their task faster, after a review of strategy and discrepancies, the 74th AMU won the competition. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Daniel Snider)

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Double check

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cecil Loges, 75th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, checks the bolts holding an MK-82 Low Drag training bomb to an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a load competition, July 15, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Loges’ primary duty was to review checklists and ensure her team performs procedures correctly in a timely manner. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Daniel Snider)

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Smooth

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Logan McFarland, 75th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, guides a low drag training bomb to an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a load competition, July 15, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the competition, load crews compete by safely and efficiently loading one AIM-9 training missile, one GBU-12 joint direct attack training munition and one MK-82 Low Drag training bomb. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Daniel Snider)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Wiemers, 75th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, inspects a missile latch on an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a load competition, July 15, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Load members must ensure munitions are safe, serviceable and properly configured. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Daniel Snider)

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Prepared

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 75th Aircraft Maintenance Unit await the starting bell of a weapons load competition, July 15, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Load crews must first demonstrate their ability to load with minimal discrepancies in a safe, reliable and timely manner before being selected to compete in a load competition. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Daniel Snider)

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Tools

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elijah Cecil, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, replaces tools in a toolbox during a weapons load competition, July 15, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. In addition to the weapons load process, teams were also judged on their job knowledge and adherence to Technical Orders and safety procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Callaghan)

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Preparations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dayton Gravlee, left, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, briefs his team prior the start of a weapons load competition, July 15, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Gravlee served as his team’s chief, also known as a one-man, and his primary job was to review checklist procedures, empower his teammates and ensure the load went smoothly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Callaghan)

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Three man

A weapons load crew from the 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit secures training munitions on an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a weapons load competition, July 15, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The load crew from the 74th AMU raced against a team from the 75th AMU and, ultimately, won the competition after judges and evaluators tallied their scores. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Callaghan)

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$U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dayton Gravlee, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, directs the movement of a munition towards an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a weapons load competition, July 15, 2016, at Moody Air Force base, Ga. Each crew starts with 1,500 points divided among four categories: 800 for loading, 300 for a written test, 300 for a tool box inspection and 100 for a dress and appearance inspection. Points are deducted for infractions within a respective category. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Callaghan)$

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dayton Gravlee, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, directs the movement of a munition towards an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a weapons load competition, July 15, 2016, at Moody Air Force base, Ga. Each crew starts with 1,500 points divided among four categories: 800 for loading, 300 for a written test, 300 for a tool box inspection and 100 for a dress and appearance inspection. Points are deducted for infractions within a respective category. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Callaghan)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brenden Cheney, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, operates a vehicle, which lifted a GBU-12 joint direct attack munition (JDAM) to the underside of an A-10C Thunderbolt II, during a load competition, July 15, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. In addition to the JDAM, Cheney’s team also loaded an inert MK-82 Low Drag training bomb and an AIM-9 Sidewinder training missile. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Callaghan)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elijah Cecil, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, installs impulse cartridges during a weapons load competition, July 15, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Aside from being named the best load crew of the quarter, the crew showcased the 23d Wing's mission capabilities, while putting on a show for dozens of co-workers and guests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Callaghan)

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AMUs battle with bombs

Published July 15, 2016
By Senior Airman Ryan Callaghan and Airman Daniel Snider
23d Wing Public Affairs

Winning

Double check

Smooth

Eyes

Prepared

Tools

Preparations

Three man

Up

Driver

Quick