LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Reserve Citizen Airmen from 944th Fighter Wing held the first-ever four-ship load crew competition June 5, 2021, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. As part of the competition each three-man load crew team completed a written test, had a uniform inspection, and then demonstrated their ability to arm their respective aircraft with GBU -12’s and 9X’s. The 944th Aircraft Maintenance F-16 Fighting Falcon weapons load crew took home the trophy and bragging rights with a zero safety, perfect load.

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