Weapons load competition
Chief Master Sgt. James Melfie, 48th Fighter Wing weapons manager, performs open ranks inspection on 48th Aircraft Maintence Squadron troops as part of the 48th FW annual load crew competition, Mar. 8, RAF Lakenheath, England. Airmen are judged on their uniform and military bearing, a written test and then a hands on assessment of loading AIM-9s and GBU-12s onto aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erika Brooke)