From left, Air Force Staff Sgt. Chris Sims and Senior Airman Phillip Hohner, both 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems specialists, lock down an AIM-120 missile to an F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during a load crew competition Oct. 7, 2011, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Weapons load competitions are conducted quarterly to keep Airmen sharp and recognize superior performers. Weapons load teams are evaluated for use of the checklist, safety and overall speed. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes

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