U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Spears, 57th Aircraft

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Spears, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, weapons load crew chief, prepares to load a Mark-82 bomb on an F-16 Fighting Falcon while an evaluator watches during the quarterly weapons load competition Jan. 6, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Weapons load competitions are conducted quarterly to keep airmen sharp and recognize superior performers. Weapons load teams are evaluated for use of the checklist, safety, and overall speed.