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  • Nursing in uniform made easy

    As the military continues to adapt to women in service, it is also making changes for mothers.Air Force mothers who choose to breastfeed their bundles of joy can wear Air Force Instruction approved undershirts in their Airman Battle Uniform or Operational Camouflage Pattern uniform.As of July 13,

  • EOD: always fit to fight

    Surrounded by the sound of clinking metal and upbeat music, a group of Airmen work to exhaustion as the sun begins to rise.

  • One team, one fight: feature I

    When thinking about the F-16CM Fighting Falcon and its mission, many people only think about the pilot and their jet, but there are many more working pieces to the puzzle ensuring the mission is accomplished.

  • Pilots get SEREious

    As an F-16CM Fighting Falcon pilot, the possibility of ejection from the jet in case of an emergency could happen at any time, which is why pilots must keep up to date on their survival, evasion, rescue and escape training in order to stay mission ready at all times.

  • Benefits of service: military education

    Pursuing professional education is integral in every Airman’s career. Whether working to obtain a Community College of the Air Force Associates degree or another degree, Airmen can continue to enhance their professionalism in and out of uniform. Airmen attempting to acquire credits can receive them

  • Hot-pits: innovation at its finest

    During the coldest and hottest months of the year, the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s Airmen continue to step out onto the flight line to perform ground refueling, also known as hot-pits, in order to get F-16CM Fighting Falcons back in the air as fast as possible.

  • Performing customs, courtesies Shaw style

    The Air Force Instruction 34-1201 Protocol consists of 105 pages of rules regarding flag placement, car driving procedures and how to welcome a distinguished visitor to an Air Force installation.

  • Staying safe with supplements

    There are many questions and expectations people have about supplements. Individuals often take supplements to help boost metabolism, testosterone, endurance or for the ability to fight off illness or disease. Sometimes, people search for a supplement to help with a pre-existing medical condition