Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Aipoalani carefully trims a fuse wire on an inert guided bomb unit during a high-stakes load crew competition at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, on Jan. 24, 2025. The event tested the speed, precision, and composure of Tiger and Reaper Aircraft Maintenance Units as they loaded weapons under intense conditions while maintaining strict safety protocols.
Credit: Air Force Senior Airman Renee Blundon