Weapons load teams compete for bragging rights

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – Senior Airman Enrique Melgarejo, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the second quarter load crew competition at Kunsan Air Base Republic of Korea, May 23, 2013. The weapons load crew comprised of a team chief, a two-man and the three-man, and Melgarejo, is in the two-man position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tong Duong/ Released)

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KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, Senior Airman’s Damon Bryant, center, and Enrique Melgarejo, right, uses hand signals while loading a GBU- 31 version 1 Joint Direct Attack Munition, as Staff Sgt. Jonathan Oliver, left, unhooks a strap during a load crew competition at Kunsan Air Base Republic of Korea, May 23, 2013. Each team had to load one GBU- 31 version 1 JDAM, and one AIM-9X Sidewinder. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tong Duong/ Released)

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KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – Senior Airman Cecil Loges, 8th Maintenance Operations Squadron load barn weapons standardization inspector, observes Senior Airman Damon Bryant, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, during a load crew competition at Kunsan Air Base Republic of Korea, May 23, 2013. Inspectors like Loges ensured weapons were loaded safely, while also checking crew chiefs for technical proficiency and reliabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tong Duong/ Released)

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KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – Senior Airman Gregory Washington, 8th Maintenance Operations Squadron load barn weapons standardization inspector, observes Senior Airman Enrique Melgarejo, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, during a load crew competition at Kunsan Air Base Republic of Korea, May 23, 2013. More than 70 Wolf Pack Airmen and leadership watched as crew chiefs from the 80th and 35th AMU’s competed for the chance to represent Kunsan during the next peninsula wide load crew competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tong Duong/ Released)

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KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – 80th Fighter Squadron members throw up the “Crush’em” sign after their weapons load crew completes the bomb loading portion of the competition at Kunsan Air Base Republic of Korea, May 23, 2013. Weapons load competitions are held quarterly and allowed teams to see who the best was for each quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tong Duong/ Released)

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KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – Col. S. Clinton Hinote, 8th Fighter Wing commander, speaks with Senior Airman Enrique Melgarejo, 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, after a weapons load crew competition at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 23, 2013. More than 70 Wolf Pack Airmen and leadership watched as crew chief’s from the 80th and 35th AMU’s competed for bragging rights and to show who the best team was. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tong Duong/ Released)

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KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – Col. Ray Lindsay, 8th Maintenance Group commander announces the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Unit team as the winners of the weapons load crew competition at Kunsan Air Base Republic of Korea, May 23, 2013. The teams from the 35th AMU have won the last two competitions, and will go on to represent Kunsan during the peninsula wide weapons load crew competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tong Duong/ Released)

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KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, Staff Sgt. Jonathan Oliver, team chief, left, and Senior Airman Damon Bryant, three-man, inspect a GBU-31 version 1 Joint Direct Attack Munition, during a load crew competition at Kunsan Air Base Republic of Korea, May 23, 2013. The competition allowed teams to see who the ‘best of the best’ was for the quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tong Duong/ Released)

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KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, Senior Airman Enrique Melgarejo, left, Staff Sgt. Jonathan Oliver, middle, and Senior Airman Damon Bryant, load a AIM 9 L/M sidewinder, while Senior Airman Cecil Loges, 8th Maintenance Operations Squadron load barn weapons standardization inspector, watches during a load crew competition at Kunsan Air Base Republic of Korea, May 23, 2013. Teams were graded on a 100 point written test, members dress and appearance and a composite tool kit inspection (all tools present and properly marked) and any discrepancies were documented and deducted from the total score. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tong Duong/ Released)

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Weapons load teams compete for bragging rights

Published June 5, 2013
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- 35th and 80th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, competed for bragging rights during the second quarter load crew competition at Kunsan Air Base Republic of Korea, May 23, 2013. Teams were graded on a 100-point written test, members dress and appearance and a composite tool kit inspection (all tools present and properly marked) and any discrepancies were documented and deducted from the total score. The 35th AMU defended their title and will represent Kunsan during the Peninsul- wide weapons load competition scheduled for June 8. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tong Duong/ Released)