Weasel Readiness

Weasel Readiness

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Are you fit to fight?

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Andrew Filcher, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) flight superintendent, throws a 20-pound medicine ball in the air at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Oct. 4, 2019. The EOD flight practiced for a Tier 2 fitness test the Air Force will implement by June of 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Brewer)

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Are you fit to fight?

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachery Stringer, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) flight technician, performs a trap bar deadlift during the EOD Tier 2 fitness practice test, at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Oct.4, 2019. The test reflects job specific physical requirements Airmen must meet during operational missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Brewer)

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Are you fit to fight?

The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) flight Airmen gather for a team pep-talk as they train for the new Tier 2 physical fitness test at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Oct. 4, 2019. Air Force- wide, EOD Airmen are training for the Tier 2 test, embodying the physical fitness culture of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Brewer)

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Are you fit to fight?

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Stringer, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) flight technician, runs with sandbags during a Tier 2 physical fitness practice test at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Oct. 4, 2019. EOD Airmen performed a mock test in preparation for the real test to be implemented by June 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Brewer)

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Are you fit to fight?

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Criss Draft, left, and Senior Airman Zachary Stringer, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) flight technicians, row 1,000 meters during the beta test of the EOD Tier 2 practice fitness test at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Oct. 4, 2019. The Tier 2 tests and standards were developed from EOD-specific physical requirements and the tasks they perform on operational missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Brewer)

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Load crews go wrench to wrench

Weapons load crew members assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and spectators gather to watch a quarterly load crew competition at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Oct. 7, 2019. The load competition involved attaching munitions to the F-16CM Viper aircraft with a time limit to measure the team’s accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Gutierrez).

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Load crews go wrench to wrench

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Copeland, 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) load crew member inspects munitions during a quarterly load crew competition at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Oct. 7, 2019. Copeland conducted checks to prepare the munition to be safely loaded onto the F-16CM Viper. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Gutierrez).

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Load crews go wrench to wrench

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Whitten 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) load crew member helps guide munitions into the hanger during a quarterly load crew competition at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Oct. 7, 2019. The 79th AMU competed against the 55th and 77th AMU for a quarterly award win and the chance to move on to the yearly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Gutierrez).

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Load crews go wrench to wrench

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tylan Armstrong, 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) load crew member, examines fins for a munition during the quarterly load crew competition at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Oct. 7, 2019. The quarterly load crew competition is a chance for the teams to demonstrate their proficiency during the loading process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Gutierrez).

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Load crews go wrench to wrench

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Shana Salmon, left, and Levi Brady, 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) load crew members inspect munition parts during the quarterly load crew competition at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Oct. 7, 2019. The two worked in tandem to make sure that the munitions were ready to safely attach to the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Gutierrez).

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Load crews go wrench to wrench

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Demetrious Moutos, left, Senior Airman Josef Thompson, 77th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) load crew members work together to finish loading munitions on an F-16CM Viper during the quarterly load crew competition at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Oct. 7, 2019. The load crew competition emphasized team work and their abilities to work together to complete the task efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Gutierrez).

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EOD Airmen maintain readiness

A three-man team of 20th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal Airmen work together during exercise Salty Weasel at McCrady Army National Guard Base Training Center near Columbia, South Carolina, Sept. 17, 2019. The three-man teams participating in the exercise are projected to deploy together in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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EOD Airmen maintain readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Evan Coolings, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, takes a pause before continuing an operation during Exercise Salty Weasel at McCrady Army National Guard Base Training Center near Columbia, South Carolina, Sept. 17, 2019. Each team, comprised of two team members and a lead, worked together to counter unpredictable scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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EOD Airmen maintain readiness

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Hartman, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) craftsman, investigates a pre-marked explosive during Exercise Salty Weasel at McCrady Army National Guard Base Training Center near Columbia, South Carolina, Sept. 17, 2019. Salty Weasel is intended to train EOD Airmen on contingency improvised explosive device in urban and natural environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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EOD Airmen maintain readiness

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Vincent Irr, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) quality assurance technician, left, and Staff Sgt. William Dobson, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD journeyman, review an image of an improvised explosive device during Exercise Salty Weasel at McCrady Army National Guard Base Training Center near Columbia, South Carolina, Sept. 17, 2019. Throughout the training EOD Airmen located and neutralized various roadside improvised explosive devices, limpet mines and suicide vests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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EOD Airmen maintain readiness

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Vincent Irr, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal quality assurance technician, clears earth around a simulated improvised explosive device during Exercise Salty Weasel at McCrady Army National Guard Base Training Center near Columbia, South Carolina, Sept. 17, 2019. The exercise was intended to train the Airmen on counter improvised explosive device operations, hostage rescue and explosive lab exploitations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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EOD Airmen maintain readiness

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) flight arrive at Exercise Salty Weasel at McCrady Army National Guard Base Training Center near Columbia, South Carolina, Sept. 17, 2019. During the week-long exercise EOD Airmen trained on 20 operations intended to test their responses in various deployed scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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20th MDG realigns squadrons for more efficient medical care

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Benjamin Clarke, former 20th Dental Squadron (DS) commander, rolls up the 20th DS guidon as part of the squadron’s deactivation at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, July 18, 2019. Former 20th DS Airmen will continue accomplishing their mission under the leadership of the 20th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destani K. Matheny)

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20th MDG realigns squadrons for more efficient medical care

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Benjamin Gantt, 20th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron (OMRS) commander, right, assumes command of the 20th OMRS from Col. Christian Lyons, 20th Medical Group commander, at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, July 18, 2019. Because of the 20th Dental Squadron’s deactivation, the dental Airmen, now part of the 20th OMRS, fall under Gantt’s leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destani K. Matheny)

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Airmen give F-16s new paint job

U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Holden Nieman, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintainer, peels stencils off decal paint at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, June 20, 2019. There are many different decals which identify the aircraft and indicate certain areas on the aircraft, such as dangerous areas and where to walk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destani K. Matheny)

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Video by Senior Airman Dallin Wrye

Wild Weasel Readiness | Behind the Scenes

20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Oct. 6, 2021 | 1:23

Behind every sortie is a team working together to make it happen. Feel immersed in our mission by watching and listening to the sounds of Shaw through our 'Behind the Scenes' collection.

Our 20th Component Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Propulsion Flight, perform a variety of tasks related to engine maintenance. Here is a look at some work they do everyday to ensure our engines are mission ready!