Weapons Load Crews compete for top honors
Senior Airman William Ford, member of the 495th Fighter Group, Detachment 93, prepares to load an inert missile onto an F-16 during the 482nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's Load Crew of the Year Competition at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., July 13. The "Load Toads" were evaluated in four areas to determine the winner: dress and personal appearance, tool kit inspection, a general knowledge test, and actual munitions loading to include speed and proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Caceres)