Airman 1st Class John Gaddis, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tactical aircraft weapons system specialist, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for inert weapons during the annual weapons load competition in Hangar One at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2017. The two competing teams of three Airmen competed for the title of wing’s best load crew. The winning team’s completion time will be compared to other squadrons in the Major Command to determine the best load crew in United States Air Forces in Europe. Wing winners will be announced at the Maintenance Professional of the Year b

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Airman 1st Class John Gaddis, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tactical aircraft weapons system specialist, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for inert weapons during the annual weapons load competition in Hangar One at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2017. The two competing teams of three Airmen competed for the title of wing’s best load crew. The winning team’s completion time will be compared to other squadrons in the Major Command to determine the best load crew in United States Air Forces in Europe. Wing winners will be announced at the Maintenance Professional of the Year banquet here March 10, 2017.

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