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Members of the 480th Fighter Generation Squadron carry an AIM-9X training missile in preparation to load an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during the Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 22, 2022. Load crews have the opportunity on a monthly basis to earn a spot to compete in a Quarterly Load Crew Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Warren D. Spearman Jr.)

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Members of the 158th Fighter Wing from the Vermont Air National Guard, prepare to load a GBU-12 paramount training missile onto an F-35A Lightning II aircraft during a Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 22, 2022. This is the second time Spangdahlem has hosted an F-35 load crew during a Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter competition, previously competing against a crew from Hill Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Warren D. Spearman Jr.)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Fritz, 480th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons crew member, prepares a GBU-12 paramount inert missile, while Tech. Sgt. Jareid Juarbe (right), weapons load teams chief, goes over training instruction at the Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 22, 2022. Load competitions and training exercises like these sharpen the competitive edge, and enhance interoperability with joint force and allied partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Warren D. Spearman Jr.)

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Members of the 158th Fighter Wing from the Vermont Air National Guard load a GBU-12 paramount inert missile onto an F-35A Lightning II aircraft during a Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 22, 2022. The crews were evaluated on safety, reliability, technical proficiency and time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Warren D. Spearman Jr.)

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Members of the 158th Fighter Wing from the Vermont Air National Guard, congratulate members of the 480th Fighter Generation Squadron after completing a Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 22, 2022. The crews were tasked to load 1 AIM-9X and 1 GBU-12 paramount inert missiles to their respective aircrafts in 25 minutes, while ensuring they meet all safety and readiness requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Warren D. Spearman Jr.)

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Beginning left to right, U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Jacob Shephard, 480th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons crew member, Tech Sgt. Jaried Juarbe, weapons load team chief, and Senior Airman Taylor Fritz, weapons crew member, pose for a photo after winning the Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 22, 2022. The crew was tasked to load 1 AIM-9X and 1 GBU-12 paramount training missiles to an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft in 25 minutes. Integrated and rapid training such as load competitions are key to accelerating efficiency and increasing joint force readiness capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Warren D. Spearman Jr.)

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52nd MXG hosts VTANG in Load Crew of the Quarter Competition

Published July 27, 2022
By Tech. Sgt. Warren D. Spearman Jr.
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Members of the 480th Fighter Generation Squadron carry an AIM-9X training missile in preparation to load an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during the Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, July 22, 2022. Load crews have the opportunity on a monthly basis to earn a spot to compete in a Quarterly Load Crew Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Warren D. Spearman Jr.)