B-1 WEAPONS LOADERS COMPETE FOR ‘BEST OF THE BEST’

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  Two load crews, who are responsible for loading bombs on B-1 aircraft, will compete for honors as "best of the best" on Dyess Friday. 

The annual competition pits two four-person crews against each other in a timed event to see who can load weapons in the most accurate, fastest and safest way. Each load crew will be assigned one B-1, and both crews will begin at the same time. 

Load crews are also graded on their dress and appearance, a knowledge test and an inspection of their Composite Tool Kit. 

Both crews begin at noon Friday. The competition will last approximately 45 minutes, but the winner won't be announced until a date to be determined.