77th Fighter Squadron return from deployment

Airmen assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron arrive after a six month deployment in Afghanistan at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 25, 2013. More than 400 family members and friends gathered with U.S. flags welcoming their loved ones with hugs and signs. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley L. Gardner/Released)

77th Airmen return to Shaw

Families wait for Airmen assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron to arrive after a six month deployment from Afghanistan at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 25, 2013. More than 400 family members and friends gathered with U.S. flags, welcome home signs and patriotic clothing to greet their loved ones. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski/Released)

Shaw road warriors blaze a trail

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Molly Elder, 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs broadcastor, stands ready to receive the baton from teammate U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua Wennrich, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron commander, and begin another leg of the Palmetto 200 relay race, April 12, 2013, Santee, S.C. Both are members of the Road Warriors Running Club at Shaw Air Force Base, which took part in the overnight relay from Columbia, S.C., to Charleston, S.C., earning a time of 29:13:00 and ranking 25th overall. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Earon E. Brown/Released)

Shaw road warriors blaze a trail

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Christopher Thomas, 20th Comptroller Squadron financial services officer, continues his run after receiving water and motivation from teammates standing by during the Palmetto 200 relay race, April 12, 2013, Santee, S.C. The Road Warriors Running Club at Shaw Air Force Base took part in the overnight relay from Columbia, S.C., to Charleston, S.C., earning a time of 29:13:00 and ranking 25th overall. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Earon E. Brown/Released)

Shaw Toastmasters promote communication, leadership skills

Douglas Wilson, a member of Shaw Afterburners Toastmasters Club, recites a speech he wrote, called ‘Metamorphosis,’ during a Toastmasters meeting at McElveen Resource Center’s conference room at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 18, 2013. Shaw Afterburners meet every Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. The Toastmasters are an educational organization that is designed to help people develop their communication skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Jeffers/Released)

Jets assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron lift off

A 55th Fighter Squadron’s F-16 Fighting Falcon lifts into the air at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 15, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Jeffers/Released)