Best in the West

Senior Airman Christopher Robinson and Staff Sgt. Benjamin Youngs, both of the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, clean the wheels of the F-117A Nighthawk in order for the aircraft to look good during the weapons load competition June 8. Twenty five Airmen traveled to Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., for the event where the team took first place. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Heather Stanton)

Loading demo

A Holloman weapons load crew team uses one of the black jammers to place the bomb onto the bomb rack of an F-117A Nighthawk during a weapons loading demonstration showcasing what the crews will do at the Pioneer Air Festival at Cannon AFB June 7-8. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class John Strong)

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Brig. Gen. David Goldfein, 49th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Marjorie McNichols, 49 FW command chief, perform self aid and buddy care after a simulated attack during the Phase II exercise at Holloman. (U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron)

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Airmen perform self aid and buddy care in full MOPP (mission oriented protective posture) gear after a simulated chemical attack during the Phase II exercise at Holloman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Means)

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Airmen from the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron charge out of an entry control point during a convoy for the Phase II exercise. The 49 CES trained with Army for this convoy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Means)

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Airmen from the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron head out on a convoy during the Phase II exercise at Holloman. The 49 CES trained with Army for this convoy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Means)