U.S. Air Force airman Robert Lapp, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems journeyman, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for bomb loading while Staff Sgt. Justin Vandevander, 57th Maintenance Squadron, judges airman Lapp during the quarterly weapons load competition Jan. 6, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Weapons load competitions are conducted quarterly to keep airmen sharp and recognize superior performers. Weapons load teams are evaluated for use of the checklist, safety, and overall speed.