7 MUNS showcases readiness in quarterly bomb build competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 7th Munitions Squadron move a munitions trailer into place in preparation for the quarterly 7th MUNS bomb build competition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 12, 2017. The competition allows for recent Combat Munitions Training Planning Course graduates to fine-tune combat capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)

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7 MUNS showcases readiness in quarterly bomb build competition

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeremy McCraney, 7th Munitions Squadron commander, opens the 7th MUNS quarterly bomb build competition by speaking to Airmen on the two competing teams at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 12, 2017. The competition included two separate teams of nine Airmen each, gold and green, who work from various shops within the 7th MUNS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeremiah Hartbarger, left, and, and Airman 1st Class Eli Miller, right, both 7th Munitions Squadron green team members, load a pair of inert GBU-31 V1 joint direct attack munitions onto a munitions trailer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 12, 2017. As part of the competition, both teams of Airmen had to assemble four inert GBU-31 V1 JDAMs and 15 BDU-50 low-drag munitions as quickly and accurately as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carlos Daniel, 7th Munitions Squadron green team member, places a nose cone on a GBU-31 V1 joint direct attack munition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 12, 2017. Over the course of the competition, both competing teams are monitored for safety and technical violations, which can add to the final time of their build. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andre McRae, 7th Munitions Squadron green team member, selects a tool from a toolkit during the 7th MUNS quarterly bomb build competition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 12, 2017. The munitions built during the competition are slotted for use during future B-1B Lancer training missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 7th Munitions Squadron assemble the last pieces onto four GBU-31 V1 joint direct attack munitions at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 12, 2017. The competition lasted just over an hour, with both teams assembling a total of 38 munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 7th Munitions Squadron green team assemble four GBU-31 V1 joint direct attack munitions at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 12, 2017. Two teams of nine Airmen each took part in the quarterly competition, in order to show off both technical prowess and team camaraderie within the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)

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7 MUNS showcases readiness in quarterly bomb build competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ian O’Donnell, 7th Munitions Squadron gold team member, tightens the fastenings on a tail fin of a GBU-31 V1 joint direct attack munition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 12, 2017. The bomb build competition is held quarterly, and helps Airmen learn leadership, technical knowledge and operational risk management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen watch the events of the 7th Munitions Squadron quarterly bomb build competition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 12, 2017. The bomb build competition primarily judges the skill and speed of a team while under a stressful environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Mote, 7th Munitions Squadron gold team member, looks over several BDU-50 low-drag munitions during the 7th MUNS quarterly bomb build competition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 12, 2017. This was the fifth quarterly bomb build competition that has helped more than 100 competitors improve technical skills and proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chris Kirby, left, 7th Munitions Squadron green team member, accepts a certificate from Capt. Emily Barielle, right, 7th MUNS operation officer, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 12, 2017. The green team won the 7th MUNS quarterly bomb build competition earning the winning Airmen a certificate, one-day pass, and bragging rights until the next quarterly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)

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7 MUNS showcases readiness in quarterly bomb build competition

Published Jan. 13, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc
7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 7th Munitions Squadron move a munitions trailer into place in preparation for the quarterly 7th MUNS bomb build competition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 12, 2017. The competition allows for recent Combat Munitions Training Planning Course graduates to fine-tune combat capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)