Tops in Blue

Senior Airman Brandi Skillman, a singer with the Air Force Tops in Blue, belts out a song for members of the 33rd Fighter Wing Jan. 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The group got an up-close view of an F-35A Lightning II while visiting the shop of one of their own, Tech. Sgt. Michael Menges, a member of the wing who's now a lighting and sound technician for TIB. This was a short stop before their performance at the Emerald Coast Conference Center in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Tops in Blue

Senior Airman Joanell Jacques, a singer with Air Force Tops in Blue, belts out a song for members of the 33rd Fighter Wing Jan. 22 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The group got an up-close view of an F-35A Lightning II while visiting the shop of one of their own, Tech. Sgt. Michael Menges, a wing member who's now a lighting and sound technician for TIB. This was a short stop before their performance at the Emerald Coast Conference Center in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Load crew of year

Senior Airman Melissa Higa, of the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Red, gives directions to the weapons loader during the 2012 Loadcrew of the Year competition Jan. 18 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The best of the best maintainers from AMU Red and Blue battled for the title of this yearly competition. The Red Team was timed and judged for accuracy of their weapons load of an F-15, while the Blue Team was evaluated on an F-16. Although the Blue Team finished first, the competition is still being judged. The winners will be announced at the 46th Maintenance Group annual awards banquet in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Load crew of year

Senior Airman Kevin Hawkins, of the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue, drives the AIM-120 in to place with the lift truck during the 2012 Loadcrew of the Year competition Jan. 18 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The best of the best maintainers from AMU Red and Blue battled for the title of this yearly competition. The Blue Team was timed and judged for accuracy of their weapons load of an F-16, while the Red Team was evaluated on an F-15. Although the Blue Team finished first, the competition is still being judged. The winners will be announced at the 46th Maintenance Group annual awards banquet in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Load crew of year

Staff Sgt. Jacob Holst, of the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Red, ensures the AIM-120 is secure as its being lifted during the 2012 Loadcrew of the Year competition Jan. 18 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The best of the best maintainers from AMU Red and Blue battled for the title of this yearly competition. The Red Team was timed and judged for accuracy of their weapons load of an F-15, while the Blue Team was evaluated on an F-16. Although the Blue Team finished first, the competition is still being judged. The winners will be announced at the 96th Maintenance Group annual awards banquet in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Load crew of year

Senior Airman Arin Harper, of the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Red, prepares an AIM-120 for pick up and movement during the 2012 Loadcrew of the Year competition Jan. 18 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The best of the best maintainers from AMU Red and Blue battled for the title of this yearly competition. The Red Team was timed and judged for accuracy of their weapons load of an F-15, while the Blue Team was evaluated on an F-16. Although the Blue Team finished first, the competition is still being judged. The winners will be announced at the 96th Maintenance Group annual awards banquet in March. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)