Chief Master Sgt. Robert Benton retires

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Robert Benton retires after more than 30 years of military service at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 16, 2013. Benton originally enlisted in the U.S. Army in June 1982, and three years later enlisted in the Air Force. Throughout his career, he provided deployment support for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Operation Provide Promise, Operation Southern watch and Operation Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski/Released)

Shaw firefighters prepare for heat

U. S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer squadron fire department practice ladder climbs at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 16, 2013. The firefighters train weekly on structural firefighting, aircraft firefighting, hazardous materials, rescue operations including confined space and also vehicle extrication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski/Released).

Shaw firefighters prepare for heat

U. S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zach Fowler, 20th Civil Engineer squadron fire department firefighter, releases water from a fire hydrant into a hose at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 16, 2013. The firefighters train weekly on structural firefighting, aircraft firefighting, hazardous materials, rescue operations including confined space and also vehicle extrication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski/Released).

Shaw firefighters prepare for heat

U. S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zach Fowler and Senior Airman Charles Maxwell, both 20th Civil Engineer squadron fire department firefighters, connect a hose to a hydrant at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 16, 2013. The firefighters train weekly on structural firefighting, aircraft firefighting, hazardous materials, rescue operations including confined space and also vehicle extrication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski/Released).

Enlisted Spouses’ Club hold reception for scholarship recipients

The Shaw Air Force Base Enlisted Spouses’ Club hosted a reception at the Carolina Skies Club and Conference Center to recognize the winners of its 2013 scholarships, Shaw AFB, S.C., May 9, 2013. The ESC awarded $4,000 in scholarships to five enlisted spouses who are pursuing their first degree or are continuing their education in pursuit of a higher degree. Pictured are Ashley Klodt, ESC president; scholarship winners: Genine Blue, Jazmine Wilkes, Soyla Rice, and Jenna Marks; and Master Sgt. Thalia Wilkerson, ESC advisor. Not pictured is Tech. Sgt. Darius Harper, the fifth scholarship winner. (Courtesy photo by Amy Kearnes/Released)

Heating up with hot pits

A gas hose and a F-16 Falcon Fighter are photographed during a hot pits refueling, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 9th, 2013. The hot pits refueling process is performed to give to practice to prepare for fast tempo refueling and to make sure pilots are able to take flight as soon as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley L. Gardner/ Released)