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Air Force Airman 1st Class Austin Cooper competes in the Load Crew of the Year Competition on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Dec. 5, 2014. Cooper is a weapons loader assigned to the 354th Maintenance Squadron.

LOADING COMPETITION

Air Force Airman 1st Class Austin Cooper competes in the Load Crew of the Year Competition on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Dec. 5, 2014. Cooper is a weapons loader assigned to the 354th Maintenance Squadron.

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