The Future of the Air Force: Team Shaw hosts ERAU AFROTC cadets

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Giraldo, 20th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) air traffic control trainee (center), showcases the functionality of the radar system during an immersion at the Air Traffic Control Tower at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 17, 2023. The 20th OSS oversees each aircraft that enters and exits 20th Fighter Wing’s air space to maintain readiness and safety of Shaw AFB’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

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The Future of the Air Force: Team Shaw hosts ERAU AFROTC cadets

U.S. Air Force Capt. Damien Hitt, 50th Attack Squadron (ATKS) MQ-9A remote piloted aircraft pilot (left), demonstrates the flight simulation system to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets during a base immersion at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 17, 2023. The 50th ATKS provides continuous MQ-9A operations for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to support a global area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

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The Future of the Air Force: Team Shaw hosts ERAU AFROTC cadets

U.S. Air Force cadet Nathan Smith, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 157, listens to a U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) brief during a base immersion at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 17, 2023. AFCENT works closely with Combatant Commands to deliver dominant coalition combat power and integrated command and control to secure and stabilize their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

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The Future of the Air Force: Team Shaw hosts ERAU AFROTC cadets

U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) cadets pose for a group photo in front of a 77th Fighter Squadron (FS) F-16C Fighting Falcon during an immersion on the flightline at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 17, 2023. The 77th FS presented information about their operations and their mission of delivering agile combat air power anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher Vella, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment (Det) 157 training instructor, showcases his Det patch during a base immersion at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 17, 2023. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Det 157 develops AFROTC cadets to become the next generation of Air Force leaders through operational exposure and personal development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

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U.S. Air Force cadet Keishly Medina-Sanchez, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 157, prepares to fire a simulated missile during a base immersion with the 50th Attack Squadron (ATKS) at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 17, 2023. The 50th ATKS provides global attack operations to combatant commands in support of national and theater-specific objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Reilman, 9th Air Force chief of staff, delivers a presentation on U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) area of responsibility to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets during a base immersion at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 17, 2023. AFCENT is postured to support U.S. Central Command’s mission of protecting and defending coalition allies and partners while maintaining peace and stability across their area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Kristoffer “Smirk” Smith, 20th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, presents an introductory brief during a base immersion for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 17, 2023. The 20th FW’s mission is to remain the most combat capable fighter wing through readiness, resiliency, innovation and development of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)

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The Future of the Air Force: Team Shaw hosts ERAU AFROTC cadets for base immersion

Published Dec. 6, 2023
20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Giraldo, 20th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) air traffic control trainee (center), showcases the functionality of the radar system during an immersion at the Air Traffic Control Tower at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 17, 2023. The 20th OSS oversees each aircraft that enters and exits 20th Fighter Wing’s air space to maintain readiness and safety of Shaw AFB’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)