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Senior Airman Jason Byrge, a weapons load crew member with the Minot Air Force Base, N.D., 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, walks underneath a B52-H Stratofortress during a bomb-loading crew competition July 11, 2014. The competitions are part of a morale building exercise to encourage each crew to strive for excellence. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Lauren Pitts)
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Senior Airman Matthew Brimmer, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, climbs a latter to inspect a bomb rack during a bomb-loading crew competition on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 11, 2014. The competitions are held between loading crews to see who can complete the task better and faster, naming the winner the Load Crew of the Quarter. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Lauren Pitts)
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A weapons load crew member from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, carries a tool box across the flight line during a bomb-loading crew competition July 11, 2014. The morale-building competition is meant to inspire Airmen to strive for excellence, while performing a job as safely and quickly as possible. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Lauren Pitts)
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Airman 1st Class James Rutt, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, adjusts the hinge on a B52-H Stratofortress on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., during a load crew competition July 11, 2014. The crew with the fastest completion time is named the load crew of the quarter. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Lauren Pitts)
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Senior Airman Matthew Brimmer, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, inspects a bomb rack during a load crew competition on Minot Air Force Base, N.D. The competition is meant to incite enthusiasm and morale amongst the Airmen, as they strive for the title of load crew of the quarter. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Lauren Pitts)
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Senior Airman Jason Byrge, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, directs his wingman as they attempt to fasten a bomb to a bomb-rack during a load crew competition on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 11, 2014. The crews compete to see who can complete their mission in the least amount of time, while being safe and efficient. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Lauren Pitts)
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Staff Sgt. Kelvin McCrea, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load team chief, rests against a ladder as he works on a bomb rack during a load crew competition on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 11, 2014. McCrea’s four-man team competed against another crew for the title of load crew of the quarter. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Lauren Pitts)
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Senior Airman Matthew Brimmer, 5th Aircraft Maintenance weapons load crew member, climbs a ladder to inspect the under carriage of a B52-H Stratofortress during a load crew competition on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 11, 2014. Brimmer and his four-man crew competed against another crew for the title of load crew of the quarter. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Lauren Pitts)
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Senior Airman Jason Byrge, a weapons load crew member with the Minot Air Force Base, N.D., 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, tightens a bolt on a bomb-rack during a bomb-loading crew competition July 11, 2014. Working as safely and quickly as possible, the teams compete for the title of load crew of the quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Pitts)
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Airman Filipe Castro, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares to load a bomb during a load crew competition July 11, 2014. The competitions are meant to boost Airman morale and incite competition in the work area. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Lauren Pitts)