Airman 1st Class Samuel Williams, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepares the wiring release lanyard during a load crew competition Dec. 17, 2010. Airman Williams is competing in the quarterly load crew competition which tests crews in areas such as safety, accuracy and adherence to technical orders. Winners from each crew get plaques as well as a traveling trophy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)