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An airman watches as crews move an MK-82 into place.

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Senior Airman Payton Knuckles watches as crews move an MK-82 bomb into place during a weapons load competition at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 9, 2018. Knuckles is assigned to the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. The annual competition tests an airman's knowledge and proficiency, and identifies the load crew of the year. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.

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