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Airman 1st Class Derek Merkley, a conventional munitions crew member assigned to the 5th Munitions Squadron, installs a fin onto an inert bomb at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 20, 2016. These inert bombs were refurbished for the recent Load Crew of the Quarter competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman)

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An Airman from the 5th Munitions Squadron, spray paints the nomenclature “inert” onto a bomb at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 20, 2016. An inert bomb is a fake bomb used for training purposes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman)

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Airman 1st Class Derek Merkley, a conventional munitions crew member assigned to the 5th Munitions Squadron, installs the fin to an inert bomb at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 20, 2016. These inert bombs were built for training purposes during the recent Load Crew of the Quarter competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman)

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An Airman from the 5th Munitions Squadron, tighten a lug onto an inert bomb at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 20, 2016. These lugs are used to hook a bomb onto an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman)

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Airman 1st Class Derek Merkley, a conventional munitions crew member assigned to the 5th Munitions Squadron, installs a fuse drive unit to an inert bomb at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 20, 2016. After installing the fin, the individual nomenclature is spray painted to identify the bomb. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman)

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Airman 1st Class Derek Merkley, a conventional munitions crew member assigned to the 5th Munitions Squadron, installs a fuse drive unit to an inert bomb at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 20, 2016. Every bomb is built by hand and every component is inspected prior to any construction. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman)

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Airmen from the 5th Munitions Squadron, finalize installation of a fin on an inert bomb at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 20, 2016. Airmen from the 5th MUNS supply weapons for the B-52 Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman)

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An Airman from the 5th Munitions Squadron installs a nose fuse on an MK-82 bomb at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 20, 2016. Airman have to ensure the timer is set to the proper setting and properly labeled before finalizing production. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman)

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Published July 26, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Airmen from the 5th Munitions Squadron prepared bombs for a recent training competition at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 20, 2016. These Airmen produce bombs for the B-52 Stratofortress. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman)