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33rd AMXS Weapons Load Competition

U.S. Air ForceSenior Airman Logan Geiser, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, competes in a quarterly weapons load competition July 9, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Geiser and two other crew members were tasked with loading the AIM-120 advanced medium range air-to-air missile and GBU-12 bomb into the F-35 lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)
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33rd AMXS Weapons Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron deliver GBU-12 bombs into the weapons bays of two F-35 Lightning II fighter jets during a timed and graded load competition July 9, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. GBU-12 is a 500lb class laser guided bomb that uses the MK 82/BLU-111 warhead. This weapon is primarily used for precision bombing against non-hardened targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)
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33rd AMXS Weapons Load Competition

U.S. Air Force weapons load crew members from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron compete in a quarterly weapons load competition July 9, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Airmen delivered AIM-120 advanced medium range air-to-air missiles and GBU-12 bombs into the weapons bays of two F-35A Lightning II fighter jets during a timed and graded load competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)
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33rd AMXS Weapons Load Competition

U.S. Air Force weapons load crew members from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron are evaluated on their efficiency, safety and how closely they follow joint technical data during a quarterly weapons load competition July 9, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Weapons load competitions allow Airmen to become more prepared for deployed environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Colleen Coulthard)
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33rd AMXS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Team Eglin Honor Guard present the colors during the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron change of command ceremony, April 24, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. During this change of command, Maj. Lindsey Christopherson took command of the 33rd AMXS from Col. Josephine Beacham. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Leandra Garcia)
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33rd AMXS April quarterly weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Harmon, left, and Senior Airman Caleb Reyes, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew members, prepare to load an inert GBU-31 V3 bomb onto an F-35A Lightning II during a weapons load competition April 16, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Crew members execute weapons load competitions to ensure readiness in their munition loading capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Leandra Garcia)
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33rd AMXS April quarterly weapons load competition

A 33rd Fighter Wing F-35A Lightning II is prepared for a quarterly weapons load competition April 16, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Weapons load competitions help prepare crew members by testing them on their skills, safety and accuracy while loading munitions onto an F-35A. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Leandra Garcia)
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33rd AMXS April quarterly weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Morely, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, left, and Airman 1st Class Julia Torentino, 33rd AMXS weapons load crew member, work together during a weapons load competition April 16, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Crew members compete in weapons load competitions to test their ability to safely and accurately load munitions onto an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Leandra Garcia)
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Second chance leads to success

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tony Jenkins, 33rd Operations Group superintendent, pictured as a Staff Sgt., sits in the flight deck of an MC-130 during a local training sortie May 2005, near Japan. After spending several years as an aircraft communication and navigation systems specialist, Jenkins cross-trained to become a flight engineer. (Courtesy photo)
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Second chance leads to success

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tony Jenkins, 33rd Operations Group superintendent, pictured as a Staff Sgt., sits with a crew member March 24, 2003, in Jacobabad, Pakistan. Jenkins was able to bounce back from a crucial mistake he made early in his career that molded his outlook on the Air Force and his leadership philosophy. (Courtesy photo)
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Nomad takes expertise on the road

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Frederick Riley, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress systems journeyman was selected to provide the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron with F-35A Lightning II maintenance manning support, July through October 2018, at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. During his temporary duty assignment, Riley helped the 31 TES with their first "-27" seat upgrade, trained Airmen to remove and replace a canopy and general maintenance practices outside of his career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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Airmen train Marines on F-35 Intelligence

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Pagett, 33rd Operation Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of weapons and tactics, left, and Master Sgt. Clinton Postlethwait, 33rd Operation Support Squadron course chief, right, stand next to their class of Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. (Courtesy Photo)
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33 FW conducts Operational Safety Review

Airmen from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron attend an Operational Safety Review briefing May 18, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Operational Safety Review is a service wide initiative to identify problems or emerging issues and prevent mishaps or unsafe conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)
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33 FW conducts Operational Safety Review

An Airman from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron listens during an Operational Safety Review briefing May 18, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Operational Safety Review was briefed in a large forum and then broken down into smaller groups for open discussion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)
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33 FW conducts Operational Safety Review

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Hedman, 33rd Fighter Wing Aircraft Maintenance Squardron avionics specialist, leads a small group discussion May 18, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. In addition to the large Operational Safety Review forum, Airmen gathered in small groups to provide personal input on identifying risks and taking action to prevent mishaps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)
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33 FW conducts Operational Safety Review

U.S. Navy Capt. Max McCoy, 33rd Fighter Wing vice commander, speaks to members of the 33 FW during the Operational Safety Review May 18, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. During the discussion, McCoy stressed the importance of not making the one day about safety, but using the discussions to ensure we are using professionalism, asking the right questions and using operational risk management every day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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33 FW conducts Operational Safety Review

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Joshua Wessling, 33rd Fighter Wing Wing Staff Agency superintendent, center, speak with members of the WSA during a small group meeting May 18, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Members of the 33 FW separated into small groups to conduct a safety review of processes and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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33 FW conducts Operational Safety Review

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jon Snyder, 58th Fighter Squadron commander, speaks to members of the 58 FS during the Operational Safety Review May 18, 2019, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein directed wing commanders to conduct the Operational Safety Review to identify trends, access planning processes and ensure decisions regarding acceptable risks are being made at the appropriate level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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Beyond the diamond

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Gradaille, 33rd Fighter Wing executive officer, shows a practice ball to one of his players before putting it in a pitching machine May 10, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Gradaille started coaching children's baseball on base more than two years ago when he found himself watching his son from the bleachers and feeling he could make an impact. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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Beyond the diamond

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Gradaille, 33rd Fighter Wing executive officer, places a practice ball in a pitching machine May 10, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Gradaille's lifelong connection to baseball began as a young boy in Miami Beach, Fla., and eventually led him to coaching his son's team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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