Ready, Set, Load

A loading standardization crew member observes the loading of an inert MK-82 ordinance on an F-15E Strike Eagle during a loading competition at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 18, 2019. The load crew team were judged on their ability to load both an inert MK-82 and a GBU-38 on the aircrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanice Williams-Jones)

A 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member pumps his fist in the air in response to cheers from the audience at the 48th Fighter Wing 2018 Load Crew of the Year competition at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 18, 2019. The 48th and 748th AMXS sent their best load crew teams to see which would walk away the champion team of the Liberty Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanice Williams-Jones)

A 492nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member secures ordinance during the 48th Fighter Wing 2018 Load Crew of the Year competition at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 18, 2019. The 492nd, 493rd and 494th Aircraft Maintenance Units were given 30 minutes to complete a demonstration load. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanice Williams-Jones)

A 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member secures ordinance at the 48th Fighter Wing 2018 Load Crew of the Year competition at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 18, 2019. The load crew teams were judged on their ability to load both an inert MK-82 and a GBU-38 on the aircrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanice Williams-Jones)

A 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member secures ordinance at the 48th Fighter Wing 2018 Load Crew of the Year competition at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 18, 2019. The 492nd, 493rd and 494th Aircraft Maintenance Units were given 30 minutes to complete a demonstration load. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanice Williams-Jones)

A 493rd weapons load crew member retrieves her tool to assist loading weapons on an F-15C Eagle the 48th Fighter Wing 2018 Load Crew of the Year competition at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 18, 2019. Load crew competitions help Airmen test their speed and accuracy while focusing on safety and efficiency in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanice Williams-Jones)

A 492nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member secures ordinance during the 48th Fighter Wing 2018 Load Crew of the Year competition at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 18, 2019. The 492nd, 493rd and 494th Aircraft Maintenance Units were given 30 minutes to complete a demonstration load. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanice Williams-Jones)

A 493rd weapons load crew member guides ordinance to an aircraft during the 48th Fighter Wing 2018 Load Crew of the Year competition at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 18, 2019. The winner will go on to compete at the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa level Load Crew competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanice Williams-Jones)

493rd weapons load crew members check an inert bomb during the 48th Fighter Wing 2018 Load Crew of the Year competition at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 18, 2019. The competition was a great opportunity for load crew members to test their skills and strengthen their teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanice Williams-Jones)

A loading standardization crew member reviews the work of a load crew team at a weapons loading competition at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 18, 2019. The 3-person teams representing the 492nd, 493rd and 494th Aircraft Maintenance Units, raced against the clock to see who could complete their tasks safely and with accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanice Williams-Jones)

A weapons load crew member checks her work during a weapons loading competition at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 18, 2019. The load crews are judged on their proficiency in loading the weapons, equipment accountability, weapons academic knowledge and dress and appearance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanice Williams-Jones)