Shaw firefighters prepare for heat

A U. S. Air Force Airman 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).

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

An F-16 Fighting Falcon runs hot as it prepares to go back up in the air after a hot pits refueling, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 9, 2013. The hot pits refueling process is practiced in order 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)

Heating up with hot pits

A crew chief and logistics readiness fuel operator taxi a jet in and prepare it to be refueled, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 9, 2013. The hot pits refueling process is practiced 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)

Blood, sweat, tears and broccoli

Rachell Davis, retired U.S. Air Force weather meteorologist, National Physique Committee bikini competitor and power lifter and lifestyle coach looks in the mirror while doing tricep press-downs at the Fitness Center, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 13, 2013. Davis has competed three times in the past two years in physique competitions and three times in power lifting competitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski/Released)

Blood, sweat, tears and broccoli

Rachell Davis, retired U.S. Air Force weather meteorologist, National Physique Committee bikini competitor and power lifter and lifestyle coach squats at the Fitness Center, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 13, 2013. Davis has competed three times in the past two years in physique competitions and three times in power lifting competitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski/Released)