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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Weapons crew Airmen assemble an inert GBU 28-C/B bomb during the annual load crew of the year competition Feb. 3. The timed competition places simulated stress on the weapons Airmen providing them the opportunity to perform meticulous work quickly, building confidence in their skill set with no actual threat. The weapons Airmen are assigned to the 509th AMXS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Tech. Sergeant Joshua Cameron attaches the fins on an inert GBU 28-C/B bomb during the annual load crew of the year competition Feb. 3. The competition is scored in four different areas to include dress and appearance, composite tool kit inspection, a written test, and a loading evaluation. To be eligible to compete the crews must have zero deficiencies and must win Load Crew of the Quarter. Cameron is a weapons Airman assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. ? Senior Airman Siu Yu Leung loads an inert GBU 28-C/B bomb onto a B-2 Bomber during the annual load crew of the year competition Feb. 3. The competition is timed and judged on several aspects to include zero deficiencies during the weapons load evaluation. Leung is a weapons Airman assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Weapons crew Airmen quickly attach an inert GBU 28-C/B bomb onto a B-2 Bomber during the annual load crew of the year competition Feb. 3. The Airmen must work meticulously during the timed event. The competition is judged on several aspects to include zero deficiencies during the weapons load evaluation. The weapons Airmen are assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Siu Yu Leung holds up his hands for safety while his teammates attach an inert GBU 28-C/B bomb onto a B-2 Stealth Bomber during the annual load crew of the year competition Feb. 3. Not only does the competition recognize stellar weapons Airmen but it also hones their skills by meticulously carrying out their job while under the pressure of a timer. Leung is a weapons Airman assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Staff Sergeant Richard Rivera wrenches a screw into place during an annual weapons load crew of the year competition Feb. 3. The competition is scored in four different areas to include dress and appearance, composite tool kit inspection, a written test, and a loading evaluation. To be eligible to compete the crews must have a zero deficiencies and must win Load Crew of the Quarter. Rivera is a weapons Airman assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Weapons crew Airmen attach an inert GBU 28-C/B bomb to a B-2 Stealth Bomber during the annual load crew of the year competition Feb. 3. The competition is scored in four different areas to include dress and appearance, composite tool kit inspection, a written test, and a loading evaluation. To be eligible to compete the crews must have a zero deficiencies and must win Load Crew of the Quarter. The Airmen are assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Staff Sergeant Ricardo Zuniga evaluates weapons Airmen during the annual 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron?s weapons load crew competition Feb. 3. The competition is scored in four different areas to include dress and appearance, composite tool kit inspection, a written test, and a loading evaluation. To be eligible to compete the crews must have a zero deficiencies and must win Load Crew of the Quarter. Zuniga is assigned to the 509th AMXS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Senior Airman Siu Yu Leung quickly removes the safety straps from the inert GBU 28-C/B bomb during the annual 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron?s weapons load crew competition Feb. 3. The timed competition places simulated stress on the weapons Airmen providing them the opportunity to perform meticulous work quickly, building confidence in their skill set with no actual threat. Leung is a weapons Airman assigned to the 509th AMXS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- A weapons crew Airman assemble an inert GBU 28-C/B bomb during the annual load crew of the year competition Feb. 3. The competition is amongst the top three weapons crews with the best year long statistics. The Airmen are assigned to the 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Goodgame)

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Published Feb. 13, 2012