Spring

The American flag blows in the wind in front of the 20th Fighter Wing headquarters building at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 27, 2013. This year the astronomical spring equinox kicked off March 20. Typically spring lasts from March to May. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/Released)

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Spring

Spring has officially sprung at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 27, 2013. This year the astronomical spring equinox kicked off March 20. Typically spring lasts from March to May. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/Released)

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Spring

Spring flowers begin to bloom at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 27, 2013. This year the astronomical spring equinox kicked off March 20. Typically spring lasts from March to May. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/Released)

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Spring

Flowers begin to bloom on trees all around Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 27, 2013. This year the astronomical spring equinox kicked off March 20. Typically spring lasts from March to May. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/Released)

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Cold days are numbered

Published March 29, 2013
By Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella
20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Spring officially kicked off March 20, at Shaw AFB. Though the temperatures vary, flowers and trees have already begun to bloom. During this time, the sun is known to rise earlier
in the morning and set later in the evening. Spring is the season known for rebirth, renewal and regrowth.