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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Phillip Montano, 28th Bomber Generation Squadron weapons generation flight chief, right, and Staff Sgt. Abdiel Ruiz-Borres, 7th Maintenance Group lead crew team chief, review pre-weapons loading procedures during the annual Weapons Load Crew of the Year competition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2025. The competition demonstrated the expertise and precision required for real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)