Wolf Pack Dedicated Crew Chief & Load Crew Competition of 2021

Staff Sgt. Justin Nicholas, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew lead, communicates with his team members during the 2021 Dedicated Crew Chief and Load Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 2, 2022. The weapons Airmen are inspected on dress and appearance, U.S. Air Force maintenance history and knowledge, while effectively loading missiles onto the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Wolf Pack Dedicated Crew Chief & Load Crew Competition of 2021

Leadership from the 8th Maintenance Group inspect Dedicated Crew Chiefs from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit during the 2021 DCC and Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 2, 2022. The DCCs are inspected on dress and appearance, U.S. Air Force maintenance history and the cleanliness of their jets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Wolf Pack Dedicated Crew Chief & Load Crew Competition of 2021

Maj. Christopher Hickman, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron director of operations, inspects Dedicated Crew Chiefs from the 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit during the 2021 DCC and Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 2, 2022. The DCCs are inspected on dress and appearance, U.S. Air Force maintenance history and the cleanliness of their jets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Wolf Pack Dedicated Crew Chief & Load Crew Competition of 2021

Tech. Sgt. Charles Shepard and Staff Sgt. Guadalupe Morrell from the 8th Maintenance Group quality assurance flight, inspect an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 2021 Dedicated Crew Chief and Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 2, 2022. The DCCs are inspected on dress and appearance, U.S. Air Force maintenance history and the cleanliness of their jets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Wolf Pack Dedicated Crew Chief & Load Crew Competition of 2021

Staff Sgt. Justin Nicholas, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons team lead, reviews a technical order before the 2021 Dedicated Crew Chief and Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 2, 2022. The weapons Airmen are inspected on dress and appearance, U.S. Air Force maintenance history and knowledge, while effectively loading missiles onto the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Wolf Pack Dedicated Crew Chief & Load Crew Competition of 2021

(From right) Senior Airman Jessica O’Dell, Senior Airman Adam Hernandez and Tech. Sgt. Branden Genovese, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, await inspection during the 2021 Dedicated Crew Chief and Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 2, 2022. The weapons Airmen are inspected on dress and appearance, U.S. Air Force maintenance history and knowledge, while effectively loading missiles onto the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Wolf Pack Dedicated Crew Chief & Load Crew Competition of 2021

(From right) Senior Airman Jessica O’Dell, Tech. Sgt. Branden Genovese and Senior Airman Adam Hernandez, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, carry an AIM-9 Sidewinder to an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 2021 Dedicated Crew Chief and Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 2, 2022. The weapons Airmen are inspected on dress and appearance, U.S. Air Force maintenance history and knowledge, while effectively loading missiles onto the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Wolf Pack Dedicated Crew Chief & Load Crew Competition of 2021

Senior Airman Jessica O’Dell and Tech. Sgt. Branden Genovese, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, await inspection during the 2021 Dedicated Crew Chief and Load Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 2, 2022. The weapons Airmen are inspected on dress and appearance, U.S. Air Force maintenance history and knowledge, while effectively loading missiles onto the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Wolf Pack Dedicated Crew Chief & Load Crew Competition of 2021

Tech. Sgt. Branden Genovese rushes around an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 2021 Dedicated Crew Chief and Load Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 2, 2022. The weapons Airmen are inspected on dress and appearance, U.S. Air Force maintenance history and knowledge, while effectively loading missiles onto the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Wolf Pack Dedicated Crew Chief & Load Crew Competition of 2021

Senior Airman Gavin Gonzalez, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for loading during the 2021 Dedicated Crew Chief and Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 2, 2022. The weapons Airmen are inspected on dress and appearance, U.S. Air Force maintenance history and knowledge, while effectively loading missiles onto the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Wolf Pack Dedicated Crew Chief & Load Crew Competition of 2021

Staff Sgt. Kenny Williams, 8th Maintenance Group weapons standardization evaluator, inspects weapons load crew teams during the 2021 Dedicated Crew Chief and Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 2, 2022. The weapons Airmen are inspected on dress and appearance, U.S. Air Force maintenance history and knowledge, while effectively loading missiles onto the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Wolf Pack Dedicated Crew Chief & Load Crew Competition of 2021

Tech. Sgt. Branden Genovese, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team lead, holds a ratchet while Senior Airman Adam Hernandez, 80th AMU weapons load team member, inspects a 1760 cable during the 2021 Dedicated Crew Chief and Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 2, 2022. The weapons Airmen are inspected on dress and appearance, U.S. Air Force maintenance history and knowledge, while effectively loading missiles onto the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Wolf Pack Dedicated Crew Chief & Load Crew Competition of 2021

Senior Airman Gavin Gonzalez, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, holds onto an AIM-9 Sidewinder during the 2021 Dedicated Crew Chief and Load Crew Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 2, 2022. The weapons Airmen are inspected on dress and appearance, U.S. Air Force maintenance history and knowledge, while effectively loading missiles onto the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Wolf Pack Dedicated Crew Chief & Load Crew Competition of 2021

Airman 1st Class Jaymes George, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, inspects an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile during the 2021 Dedicated Crew Chief and Load Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 2, 2022. The weapons Airmen are inspected on dress and appearance, U.S. Air Force maintenance history and knowledge, while effectively loading missiles onto the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)

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Wolf Pack Dedicated Crew Chief & Load Crew Competition of 2021

Published April 6, 2022
By Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Staff Sgt. Justin Nicholas, 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew lead, communicates with his team members during the 2021 Dedicated Crew Chief and Load Competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 2, 2022. The weapons Airmen are inspected on dress and appearance, U.S. Air Force maintenance history and knowledge, while effectively loading missiles onto the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mya M. Crosby)