Wing Turkey Shoot

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.- Fuels technicians from the 4th Logistic Readiness Squadron add lug nuts to a tire of an R-11 refueling truck after maneuvering the tire through an obstacle course during a tire change challenge as part of the Wing Turkey Shoot here May 25, 2011. The tire change challenge demonstrated the fuels flight's ability to quickly respond to maintenance challenges and sustain refueling requirements of the 4th Fighter Wing and 916th Air Refueling Wing flying missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)(RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.- Fuels technicians from the 4th Logistic Readiness Squadron remove lug nuts from a tire of an R-11 refueling truck during a tire change challenge here May 25, 2011. The tire change challenge was a timed event of the Wing Turkey Shoot where fuels technicians work as a team to demonstrate their ability to safely change a tire on the R-11 refueling unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)(RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.- Airman 1st Class Kurtis Schiemann runs a hose back to a mobile hydrant unit during a hot pit set-up challenge as part of the wing turkey shoot here, May 25, 2011. The purpose of this event safely demonstrates an operator's ability to quickly change out mobile hydrant equipment used to support F-15E Strike Eagle hot pit operations. Airman Schiemann is a 4th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator and is a native of Gladwin, Mich. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)(RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.- Master Sgt. Joseph Vaughn(left) evaluates Master Sgt. Robert Elliott and Airman 1st Class Kurtis Schiemann as they properly stow hoses on mobile hydrant equipment here, May 25, 2011. The event was part of the 4th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels flight's Wing Turkey Shoot. Master Sgt. Vaughn is the 4th LRS fuels terminal operations NCOIC and hails from Demotolis, Ala. Master Sgt. Elliott is the 4th LRS fuels distribution NCOIC and is a native of Fayetteville. Airman Schiemann 4th LRS fuels distribution operator is a native of Gladwin, Mich. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)(RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.- Chief Master Sgt. Dean Abbott paces Staff Sgts. Jeremy Varney and David Smith as they respond to a refuel request during the fuels operator challenge as part of the Wing Turkey Shoot here, May 25, 2011. The operator challenge was a timed event requiring teams to demonstrate their ability to identify refueling unit discrepancies and maneuver an R-11 refueler truck through an obstacle course while the vehicle operator wore a gas mask. Chief Abbott, 4th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels manager, hails from Roanoke, Va. Sergeant Varney, 4th LRS fuels distribution supervisor, is from Dudley. Sergeant Smith, 4th LRS fuels resource controller is from Sterling, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)(RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.- Staff Sgt. Jeremy Varney guides his teammate through an obstacle course during the operator challenge as part of the Wing Turkey Shoot here, May 25, 2011. The operator challenge was a timed event that required teams to demonstrate the ability to identify refueling unit discrepancies and maneuver an R-11 refueler truck through an obstacle course while the vehicle operator wears a gas mask. Sergeant Varney, 4th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor is from Dudley. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)(RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.- Staff Sgt. David Smith looks at a sideview mirror while reverse parking during the operator challenge as part of the Wing Turkey Shoot here, May 26, 2011. The operator challenge was a timed event that required personnel to maneuver an R-11 refueling truck through an obstacle course while the vehicle operator wears a gas mask. Sergeant Smith, 4th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels resource controller is from Sterling, IL. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)(RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.- Staff Sgt Tyrone Mallard applies fuel finding paste to a tape and bob during the tank gauging event as part of the Wing Turkey Shoot here, May 25, 2011. The fuel paste allows Sergeant Mallard to find the fuel level inside a fuel tank. The event tests the ability of a technician to accurately inventory the fuel storage tank level. Sergeant Mallard, 4th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor is from Hickory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.- Master Sgt. Timothy Whitt evaluates Staff Sgts. Tyrone Mallard and Jeremy Varney during the tank gauging event as part of the Wing Turkey Shoot here, May 25, 2011. The event tests the ability of technicians to accurately inventory the fuel storage tank level. Master Sgt. Whitt is the 4th Logistic Readiness Squadron section chief of the fuels information service center and is from Latham, Ohio. Sergeant Mallard, 4th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, is from Hickory. Sergeant Varney, 4th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, is from Dudley. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.- 4th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels technicians demonstrate their knowledge of Air Force and career field knowledge during a Petroleum Oils and Lubricants jeopardy challenge as part of the Wing Turkey Shoot here, May 25, 2011. Every question answered correctly or incorrectly either adds or reduces to overall Turkey Shoot event times. The POL Turkey Shoot consisted of seven events which included a combat run, operator challenge, hot pit set-up challenge, lab sampling challenge, tank gauging challenge, POL jeopardy and tire change challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.- Senior Airman Jessie Carter checks a quart fuel sample for conductivity additive levels using a conductivity meter during the lab sampling challenge as part of the Wing Turkey Shoot here, May 25, 2011. The test is done to ensure the fuel has proper levels of additives to dissipate static electricity during movement. Airman Carter, 4th Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator is from Gate City, Va. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.- Airman 1st Class Jeremy Huuki performs an impulse cart serviceability check during a weapons load competition as part of the Wing Turkey Shoot here, May 25, 2011. Inspecting impulse carts prior to putting them on an aircraft ensures it will function to release munitions from the aircraft. Airman Huuki hails from Tamarack City, Mich., and is a 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)(RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.- Airman 1st Class Russell Pratt performs a serviceability check prior to loading weapons on an aircraft during a weapons load competition here, May 25, 2011. The event was part of the Wing Turkey Shoot competition which enhances espirt de corps within the weapons loading community. Airman Pratt hails from Jackson, Tenn., and is a 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)(RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.- Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Cushman uses a speed handle during a weapons load competition as part of the Wing Turkey Shoot here, May 25, 2011. The speed handle provides maintenance Airmen a method of rapidly removing and installing aircraft panel fasteners. Airman Cushman hails from Post Falls, Idaho, and is a 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)(RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.- Staff Sgt. Adam Cox directs Airman 1st Class Jeremy Huuki while driving a MJ-1 bomb lift truck as Master Sgt. David Frier evaluates them during a weapons load competition as a part of the Wing Turkey Shoot here, May 25, 2011. The evaluator ensures the Airmen do not miss any steps, which could result in them being de-certified on that munition and subtract points from their squadron. Airman Huuki hails from Tamarack City, Mich., and is a 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member. Sergeant Cox hails from Chesapeake, Va., and is a 4th AMXS weapons load crew chief. Master Sgt. Frier is an 4th AMXS lead standardization crew member and is a native of Wuharton, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)(RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.- Tech. Sgt. Troy Jacobsen ensures a bomb is properly secured to an F-15E Strike Eagle during a weapons load competition here, May 25, 2011. The event was part of the Wing Turkey Shoot competition and identified the top weapons load team from each aircraft maintenance unit. Sergeant Jacobsen hails from Sidney, Neb., and is a 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load team chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)(RELEASED)

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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C.- Tech. Sgt. Paul Garcia observes members of the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during a weapons load competition here, May 25, 2011. The observer evaluates each crew member to ensure they are following the weapons loading technical data. Sergeant Garcia hails from San Antonio and is a 4th AMXS lead standardization crew member. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Lambert)(RELEASED)

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Airmen compete in Wing Turkey Shoot

Published June 2, 2011