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)

Fuels gets up and goes

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jason Gill, Logistic Readiness Squadron fuel operator, helps with the fueling process for hot pits, 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)

Parent advisory committee recognizes National Provider Appreciation Week

The parent advisory committee and Lt. Col. Dalian Washington, 20th Force Support Squadron commander, gathered at the Child Development Center at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., for a breakfast with child care providers to kickoff National Provider Appreciation Week, May 8, 2013. The week recognizes child care providers, teachers and other educators for their work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Jeffers/Released)

Heating up with hot pits

A fuel truck is parked beside an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to refueling the jet during a hot pits refueling, 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)

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)

Communications Squadron: keeping Shaw connected

Two-way radios, as well as other communication devices are essential to Team Shaw completing its mission daily and would not be available without the efforts of the 20th Fighter Wing Communications Squadron. The 20th CS is responsible for ensuring such devices are available and functional at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Blackwell/Released)