Team Shaw celebrates Father's Day

Gabriel Smith, daughter of U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Peter Smith, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron distribution flight superintendent, and Capt. LaToya Smith, U.S. Air Force Central chief financial management analysis, holds a picture she made of her and her father and said that her dad makes her laugh really hard when he tickles her, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 13, 2013. This Sunday, June 16 was Father’s Day a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/Released)

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Savannah McGee, daughter of U.S. Air Force Capt. Toni McGee, 20th Medical Operations Squadron element chief family health, holds a picture she drew for her father and says her favorite thing she likes to do with her dad is watch Bubble Guppies, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 13, 2013. This Sunday, June 16 was Father’s Day a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/Released)

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Lilly Lehfeldt, daughter of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Levi Lehfeldt, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels system craftsman, holds a picture she made for her father and said her favorite thing to do with her dad is when he takes her to the doctor and gets ice cream after, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 13, 2013. This Sunday, June 16 was Father’s Day a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/Released)

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Sophia Yarbrough, daughter of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Natalie Yarbrough, 20th Medical Operations Squadron mental health technician, holds a picture she made of her and her father and said that she loves watching movies with her dad, and when he chases her and tickles her, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 13, 2013. This Sunday, June 16 was Father’s Day a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/Released)

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Maya Simpson, daughter of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Arthur Simpson, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron electronics system craftsman, and Tech. Sgt. Jessica Simpson, 20th Fighter Wing NCOIC equal opportunity, made a card for her father and says that she loves when her dad makes her giggle a lot, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 13, 2013. This Sunday, June 16 was Father’s Day a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/Released)

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Addison Harvey, daughter of U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Shane Harvey, 20th Civil Engineering Squadron avionics intermediate section production superintendent, holds a picture she made of her dad and says that she loves when he reads her bedtime stories and tucks her in, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 13, 2013. This Sunday, June 16 was Father’s Day a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/Released)

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Kai Varitz, daughter of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Varitz, 20th Fighter Wing chief of command post, holds a card she made for her father and says that she loves going to the pool with him, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 13, 2013. This Sunday, June 16 was Father’s Day a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/Released)

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Taygen Goucher, daughter of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Todd Goucher, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron jet engine test facility shift lead, says that she loves drawing pictures for her dad and giving them to him, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 13, 2013. This Sunday, June 16 was Father’s Day a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/Released)

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Robert Palmer, son of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Palmer, 20th Security Forces Squadron NCOIC of training, holds a card he made for his father and says that his favorite thing about his dad is that he makes him laugh with the sound of his silly laugh when he finds something funny, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 13, 2013. This Sunday, June 16 was Father’s Day a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella/Released)

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Team Shaw celebrates Father's Day

Published June 18, 2013
By Senior Airman Tabatha Zarrella
20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Father's Day was Sunday, June 16, a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers in society. Children of Team Shaw's fathers showed their appreciation and love for their dads by drawing their favorite moments they've had with them. Smiles stretched across children's faces and answers were endless when the kids explained what they love most about their fathers.