Weapons load crews compete for top honors
(From left) Staff Sgt. Steven James, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, and Senior Airman Bryan Ednave, 31st AMXS weapons load crew member, secure a munition to the wing of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a weapons load competition, Jan. 23, 2014, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Load crew competitions ensure Airmen maintain their skills while also promoting competition and camaraderie among the squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan Conroy)