Weapons loaders get heated in August competition

Published Sept. 2, 2026

The 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's Blue and Red weapons load crews battled each other as well as some sweltering heat in the historic King Hangar last week during their second quarter competiton. Bombs and missiles were prepared, lifted and loaded while the sweat dripped. The Blue team finished first, but the winner won't be decided until the unit's quarterly awards ceremony. Imagery by Samuel King Jr. and Matt Veasley.