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Senior Airman Nicholas Bowden, 69th Bomber Generation Squadron load crew member, secures an inert GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munition to a B-52H Stratofortress during the 1st Quarter Weapons Load Competition at Minot Air Force Base, May 2, 2025. Weapons load competitions play a significant role in enhancing mission readiness and strengthening global strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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A design is displayed on a tool cart used by the 23rd Bomber Generation Squadron during the 1st Quarter Weapons Load Competition at Minot Air Force Base, May 2, 2025. This competition allowed Airmen to show how efficiently and safely they could load inert GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munitions onto a B-52H Stratofortress in a high-stress environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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Senior Airman Nathan Whistler, 23rd Bomber Generation Squadron load crew member, prepares to secure inert GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munitions to a B-52H Stratofortress during the 1st Quarter Weapons Load Competition at Minot Air Force Base, May 2, 2025. In addition to the practical test, crews were given a written and dress and appearance inspection for the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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Senior Airman Nicholas Bowden, 69th Bomber Generation Squadron load crew member, prepares to secure an inert GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munition to a B-52H Stratofortress during the 1st Quarter Weapons Load Competition at Minot Air Force Base, May 2, 2025. For the inert munition to be loaded onto the aircraft safely and effectively, the crew must always have precise control over it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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Senior Airman Joshua Boyle, 69th Bomber Generation Squadron load crew member, drives a missile carrier during the 1st Quarter Weapons Load Competition at Minot Air Force Base, May 2, 2025. For the inert munition to be loaded onto the aircraft safely and effectively, the crew must always have precise control over it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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Load crew members from the 69th Bomber Generation Squadron are introduced during the 1st Quarter Weapons Load Competition at Minot Air Force Base, May 2, 2025. Weapons load competitions play a significant role in enhancing mission readiness and strengthening global strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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A phrase is displayed on a tool cart used by the 23rd Bomber Generation Squadron during the 1st Quarter Weapons Load Competition at Minot Air Force Base, May 2, 2025. This competition allowed Airmen to show how efficiently and safely they could load inert GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munitions onto a B-52H Stratofortress in a high-stress environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

5th AMXS competes in 2025 1st Quarter Weapons Load Competition

Published May 6, 2025
By Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --

Load crew members from the 23rd and 69th Bomber Generation Squadron participate the 1st Quarter Weapons Load Competition at Minot Air Force Base, May 2, 2025. In addition to the practical test, crews were given a written and dress and appearance inspection for the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)