Several F-16's line up on the flight line in preparation for an Operation Readiness Exercise elephant walk at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 21, 2012. An elephant walk demonstrates the 20th Fighter Wing's ability to generate aircraft in response to global taskings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Tabatha McCarthy/released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen move cargo to designated points during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 21, 2012. An ORE evaluates the 20th Fighter Wing's ability to meet wartime and contingency tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hunter Brady/Released)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Scott Wetsel, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment craftsmen, secures cargo for an Operational Readiness Exercise at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 21, 2012. An ORE evaluates the 20th Fighter Wing's ability to meet wartime and contingency tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hunter Brady/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mark Zajac, 20th Maintenance Operations Squadron maintenance data analyst, is assigned to write down the weight and measurements of cargo as an augmentee for the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 21, 2012. An ORE evaluates the 20th Fighter Wing's ability to meet wartime and contingency tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hunter Brady/Released)
(Left) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Shelnutt, 20th Maintenance Operations Squadron deficiency analyst, and 1st Lt. Sara Ramirez, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron officer in charge of distribution, relay cargo placement during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 21, 2012. AnORE evaluates the 20th Fighter Wing's ability to meet wartime and contingency tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hunter Brady/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen retain and organize cargo on the flight line during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 21, 2012. An ORE evaluates the 20th Fighter Wing's ability to meet wartime and contingency tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hunter Brady/Released)
Several F-16's line up on the flight line in preparation for an Operation Readiness Exercise elephant walk at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 21, 2012. an elephant walk demonstrates the 20th Fighter Wing's ability to generate aircraft in response to global taskings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Tabatha McCarthy/released)
Airmen have their deployment bags checked during an Operational Readiness Exercise, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 21 to 22, 2012. Bags are checked to ensure Airmen have all their necessary items before deploying, to bolster mission success. An ORE prepares Airmen to meet real-world deployment scenarios with speed, accuracy and confidence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel B. Blackwell/Released)
Airmen line up as they prepare to process the line during an Operational Readiness Exercise, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 21 to 22, 2012. Due to the large, continuous volume of Airmen, great effort was placed in the organization and execution of this exercise. An ORE prepares Airmen to meet real-world deployment scenarios with speed, accuracy and confidence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel B. Blackwell/Released)
Airmen are processed through the final stations in the line during an Operational Readiness Exercise, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 21 to 22, 2012. Airmen are given the opportunity to ensure their deployment-related affairs are in order prior to deploying. An ORE prepares Airmen to meet real-world deployment scenarios with speed, accuracy and confidence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel B. Blackwell/Released)
Airmen wait for their pre-deployment briefing during the Operational Readiness Exercise at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 21 to 22, 2012. Just as in a real-world deployment, Airmen are briefed on relevant topics before being deployed to their assigned locations. An ORE prepares Airmen to meet real-world deployment scenarios with speed, accuracy and confidence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel B. Blackwell/Released)
