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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Martinez (left) and Staff Sgt. Mitchell Baker, both members of the 20th Air Maintenance Squadron, participate in the Weapons Load Crew of the Year Competition at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., on March 20, 2009. Load crews are evaluated with a written test, toolbox and uniform inspections and a final weapons load demonstration.

Senior Airman James Martinez and Staff Sgt. Mitchell Baker participate in the Weapons Load Crew of the Year Competition.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Martinez (left) and Staff Sgt. Mitchell Baker, both members of the 20th Air Maintenance Squadron, participate in the Weapons Load Crew of the Year Competition at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., on March 20, 2009. Load crews are evaluated with a written test, toolbox and uniform inspections and a final weapons load demonstration.

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