4 MXG holds quarterly load crew competition

Airmen assigned to the 335th Fighter Generation Squadron prepare a weapon during a quarterly load crew competition at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, April 7, 2023. Load crew competitions promote deployment readiness by preparing Airmen for fast-paced operations. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Lynn)

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4 MXG holds quarterly load crew competition

An Airman assigned to the 335th Fighter Generation Squadron prepares an F-15E Strike Eagle for weapons loading during a quarterly load crew competition at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, April 7, 2023. Winners of the competition are awarded with bragging rights and a trophy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Lynn)

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4 MXG holds quarterly load crew competition

Airmen assigned to the 334th Fighter Generation Squadron wait for the go-ahead to move weapons during a quarterly load crew competition at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, April 7, 2023. Participants of the load crew competition are judged on their accuracy, efficiency and speed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Lynn)

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Senior Airman Nemesis Perry, 333rd Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, preps an F-15E Strike Eagle for weapons loading during a quarterly load crew competition at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, April 7, 2023. This quarter’s load crew competition featured teams from the 333rd, 334th, 335th and 336th Fighter Generation Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Lynn)

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4 MXG holds quarterly load crew competition

Senior Airman Nemesis Perry, 333rd Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, preps an F-15E Strike Eagle for weapons loading during a quarterly load crew competition at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, April 7, 2023. Load crew competitions are a friendly competition between the 4th Fighter Wing’s fighter generation squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Lynn)

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4 MXG holds quarterly load crew competition

Airmen assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing support their wingmen during a designated eagle keeper competition at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, April 7, 2023. The eagle keeper competition was held in-conjunction with a quarterly load crew competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Lynn)

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4 MXG holds quarterly load crew competition

Senior Airman Christopher LaPlant, 334th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, preps an F-15E Strike Eagle during a designated eagle keeper competition at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, April 7, 2023. The designated eagle keeper competition is a competition in which crew chiefs practice loading an external fuel tank on a Strike Eagle as quickly and efficiently as they can. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Lynn)

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Airmen assigned to the 335th Fighter Generation Squadron pose with their trophy after winning a quarterly load crew competition at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, April 7, 2023. Participants of the load crew competition are judged on their accuracy, efficiency and speed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Lynn)

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4 MXG holds quarterly load crew competition

Airmen assigned to the 334th Fighter Generation Squadron pose with their prize after winning a designated eagle keeper competition at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, April 7, 2023. The eagle keeper competition was held in-conjunction with a quarterly load crew competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Lynn)

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4 MXG holds quarterly load crew competition

Airmen assigned to the 334th Fighter Generation Squadron load a weapon during a quarterly load crew competition at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, April 7, 2023. Load crew competitions promote friendly competition between the 4th Fighter Wing’s fighter generation squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Lynn)

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4 MXG holds quarterly load crew competition

Published April 11, 2023
By Senior Airman David Lynn
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. --