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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Davian Russell, 9th Bomber Generation Squadron load crew member, prepares to load a munition, during the Lone Star Challenge, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 24, 2025. The challenge consisted of a written test, numerous inspections, and a loading evaluation from weapons standardization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)