Bombs away: 357th Fighter Generation Squadron at LOLA

Published Oct. 4, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon
355th Wing Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --

357th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons armament technicians mount an air-to-ground bomb onto an A-10 Thunderbolt II at the live ordnance loading area at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 13, 2022. These bombs were used as part of continual training for both maintainers and pilots to further their skills in projecting airpower anywhere, anytime.

A photo of a woman inspecting a bomb. — Bombs away: 357th Fighter Generation Squadron at LOLA

Senior Airman Chloe Chavers, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons armament technician, inspects air-to-ground bombs prior to performing live ordnance loading area operations on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 13, 2022. LOLA operations consist of loading live ordnance on A-10 Thunderbolt IIs in an authorized area on the flightline, away from people and buildings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

A photo of a bomb being transported. — Bombs away: 357th Fighter Generation Squadron at LOLA

357th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons armament technicians, Senior Airman Chloe Chavers and Staff Sgt. Bryanna Hendrickson load an air-to-ground bomb onto a lift truck at the live ordnance loading area at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 13, 2022. LOLA operations consist of loading live ordnance on A-10 Thunderbolt IIs in an authorized area on the flightline, away from people and buildings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

A photo of a bomb being mounted on a plane. — Bombs away: 357th Fighter Generation Squadron at LOLA

357th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons armament technicians, (left) Airman 1st Class Zamarys Ramirez and (middle) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bryanna Hendrickson mount an air-to-ground bomb onto an A-10 Thunderbolt II while (right) Senior Airman Chloe Chavers lifts the bomb at the live ordnance loading area at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 13, 2022. Hendrickson, Chavers and Ramirez were selected to load the bombs together after displaying outstanding teamwork and communication skills with each other during previous loads. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)