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Airman 1st Class Justin Walker, a native of Huntsville, Ala., assigned to the 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, competes during a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Air Force Staff Sgt. Troy Sharp, a native or Knoxville, Tenn., center, cheers on fellow Airmen during a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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A digital clock is seen stopped at the conclusion of a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson, a native of Stockton, Calif., evaluates the performance of Airmen who competed during a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Senior Airman Issiah Alcaide, a native of Brooklyn, center, smiles while talking with fellow 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen after a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Chief Master Sgt. Paul Nightingale, the 3rd Wing weapons manager, addresses gathered Airmen before a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Senior Airman Issiah Alcaide, left, a native of Brooklyn, and Airman 1st Class ParkerTufts, a native of Nashville, Tenn., both assigned to the 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, compete during a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Airmen assigned to the 90th and 525th Aircraft Maintenance Units compete during a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Airmen assigned to the 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit compete during a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Airman 1st Class Justin Walker, a native of Huntsville, Ala., left, Tech. Sgt. Michael Hodge, a native of Charlotte, NC, and Airman 1st Class Christian Cortez, a native of Anaheim, Calif., all assigned to the 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, pose for a group photo after winning a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Air Force Col. Steven Anderson, left, 3rd Maintenance Group commander, Airman 1st Class Justin Walker, Airman 1st Class Christian Cortez, Tech. Sgt. Michael Hodge, and Chief Master Sgt. Paul Nightingale, the 3rd Wing weapons manager, pose for a photo after the 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen won a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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A training missile is seen on a rack as Airmen compete during a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Chief Master Sgt. Paul Nightingale, the 3rd Wing weapons manager, addresses gathered Airmen before a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Air Force Staff Sgt. Troy Sharp, a native of Knoxville, Tenn., shouts encouragement to fellow Airmen during a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Competitors clap for each other after a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Russell, a native of Remus, Mich., uses a Portable Maintenance Aide to interface with an F-22 Raptor's computer system during a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Air Force Staff Sgt. Troy Sharp, a native or Knoxville, Tenn., cheers on fellow Airmen during a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Airman 1st Class Parker Tufts, a native of Nashville, Tenn., assigned to the 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, competes in a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Airman 1st Class Justin Walker, a native of Huntsville, Ala., assigned to the 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, competes during a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Tech. Sgt. Joshua Granger, a native of Owensboro, KY, cups his hands by his mouth as he yells encouragement to Airmen competing during a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Senior Airman Issiah Alcaide, a native of Brooklyn, rubs his forehead after a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Airmen assigned to the 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit compete during a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Airmen cheer on competitors during a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Air Force Col. Steven Anderson, left, 3rd Maintenance Group commander, right, praises Airman 1st Class Justin Walker, Airman 1st Class Christian Cortez, Tech. Sgt. Michael Hodge, of the 525th Aircraft Maintenance Unit after they won a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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Tech. Sgt. Michael Hodge, a native of Charlotte, NC, uses a Portable Maintenance Aide during a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.

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JBER Airmen Compete in F-22 Load Competition

Published Feb. 4, 2020
By Justin Connaher
673rd Air Base Wing/Public Affairs

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska --

Airmen assigned to the 90th and 525th Aircraft Maintenance Units compete during a timed F-22 Raptor load crew competition on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 31, 2020. Load crew competitions provide weapons loaders throughout the 3rd Maintenance Group an opportunity to showcase weapons loading speed and efficiency, while honing teamwork as an integral component of the U.S. Air Force's 'Fly, Fight, Win' mantra.