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230112-F-NI018-1021

Senior Airman Michael Becker, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) weapons load crew member, gives directions to other load crew members during the 2nd Maintenance Group annual weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base L.a., Jan. 11, 2023. This annual event features the two highest-performance load crews from the past year competing for the best score. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230112-F-NI018-1012

Master Sgt. Marcella Phillips, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) weapons standardization evaluator watches as Senior Airman Michael Becker, 96th AMU weapons load crew member, gives directions to other load crew members during the 2nd Maintenance Group annual weapons load competition, at Barksdale Air Force Base L.a., Jan. 11, 2023. Load competitions focus on speed and accuracy, with teams going head-to-head to improve their skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230112-F-NI018-1006

Airman 1st Class Andree Roberts, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) weapons load crew member, and Senior Airman Kaaiakea Kaopuiki, 20th AMU load crew member, secure a munitions rack to a bomb-lift truck while being graded by Staff Sgt. Jacob Niles, 96th AMU weapons standardization evaluator, during the 2nd Maintenance Group annual weapons load competition, at Barksdale Air Force Base L.a., Jan. 11, 2023. An integral part of load crew tradition, load competitions hone both skill and readiness while promoting camaraderie within the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230111-F-NI018-1195

Staff Sgt. Alvarado’ Riviera secures an inert munition to a B-52H Stratofortress during a weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base L.a., Jan. 11, 2023. Load competitions are designed to increase teamwork and provide Airmen an opportunity to display their skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230111-F-NI018-1092

Senior Airman Kaaiakea Kaopuiki, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, secures an inert munition to a bomb-lift truck during a weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base L.a., Jan. 11, 2023. These quarterly events increase combat readiness and technical expertise through teamwork and competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230111-F-NI018-1052

Airmen from the 2nd Munitions Squadron assemble an inert munition during a weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base L.a., Jan. 11, 2023. An integral part of load crew tradition, load competitions hone both skill and readiness while promoting camaraderie within the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230111-F-NI018-1048

Senior Airman Johnson William, 2nd Munitions Squadron crew member, assembles an inert munition during a weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base L.a, Jan. 11, 2023. Load competitions focuses on speed and accuracy, with teams going head-to-head to improve their skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230111-F-NI018-1035

Two inert munition fuses sit ready for assembly during a weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base L.a, Jan. 11, 2023. Inert munitions are used during training and load competitions where live explosives are not necessary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230111-F-NI018-1024

Senior Airman Timothy Clay, 2nd Munitions Squadron crew member, Staff Sgt. Daniel Stoltenburg, 2 MUNS crew chief, and Staff Sgt. Steven Vici, 2 MUNS crew member, assemble an inert munition during a weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base L.a., Jan. 11 2023. At load crew competitions, two teams of munitions and weapons Airmen work together to mount weapons on a B-52H Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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230111-F-NI018-1107

Senior Airman Kaaiakea Kaopuiki, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, gives orders to a weapons load team member during a weapons load competition at Barksdale Air Force Base L.a., Jan. 11, 2023. Load crews compete by loading munitions onto their respective aircraft while being judged on speed, safety and accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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January Barks Brief

(U.S. Air Force graphic uploaded by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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Next Step in Making Air Force's First Hypersonic Weapon

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Marcella Philips, 2nd Maintenance Group weapons standardization loading standardization crew chief, tightens bolts to secure the weapon to a B-52H Stratofortress, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Nov. 2, 2022. Philips was a part of the crew validating the loading procedures for the Air Force's first hypersonic weapon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nicole Ledbetter)

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Next Step in Making Air Force's First Hypersonic Weapon

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Marcella Philips, 2nd Maintenance Group weapons standardization loading standardization crew chief, and Tech Sgt. Darrell Stewart, 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron loading standardization crew member, secure the Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon to the B-52H Stratofortress ejector rack, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, November 2, 2022. The ARRW is the first U.S. Air Force hypersonic weapon and is scheduled to be operational in fall of 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nicole Ledbetter)

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Next Step in Making Air Force's First Hypersonic Weapon

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Charlie Mathis, 2nd Maintenance Group weapons standardization loading standardization crew member, and Tech Sgt. Darrell Stewart, 307th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron loading standardization crew member, prepares a B-52H Stratofortress ejector rack for loading munitions, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Nov. 2, 2022. Mathis and Stewart were a part of the crew validating the loading procedures for the Air Force’s first hypersonic weapon. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman Nicole Ledbetter)

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Congressman Mike Johnson's staff visits Barksdale Air Force base

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Marcella Phillips, 2nd Maintenance Group weapons standardization loading standardization crew chief, points out B-52H Stratofortress weapons to Congressman Mike Johnson’s staff, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Nov. 7, 2022. The group received a static tour of a B-52 and were given examples of what weapons the aircraft uses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nicole Ledbetter)

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Congressman Mike Johnson's staff visits Barksdale Air Force base

U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Weyermuller, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, greets Mr. Chip Layton, Congressman Mike Johnson’s deputy chief of staff for his Bossier, La. Office, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Nov. 7, 2022. Congressman Johnson’s staff toured Barksdale AFB to learn about the base’s mission and how it impacts the surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nicole Ledbetter)

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Congressman Mike Johnson's staff visits Barksdale Air Force base

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Marcella Phillips, 2nd Maintenance Group weapons standardization loading standardization crew chief, answers questions about the B-52H Stratofortress from Mr. Chip Layton, Congressman Mike Johnson’s deputy chief of staff for his Bossier, La. Office, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Nov. 7, 2022. Congressman Mike Johnson’s staff from D.C. toured Barksdale AFB and were briefed about the current mission and goals for the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nicole Ledbetter)

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220930-F-NI018-1255

Airmen attending the Laps for Life event interact with booth staff at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sep. 30, 2022. The event caps off Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a month long suicide awareness campaign promoted nationwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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220930-F-NI018-1254

Airmen attending the Laps for Life event interact with booth staff at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sep. 30, 2022. The event caps off Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a month long suicide awareness campaign promoted nationwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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220930-F-NI018-1250

Airmen attending the Laps for Life event interact with booth staff at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sep. 30, 2022. The event caps off Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a month long suicide awareness campaign promoted nationwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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