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Shaw Air Force Base

Cut the lights out

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gregory Collins, 20th Security Forces Squadron installation patrolman, directs traffic during a base-wide power outage at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 2, 2014. During the approximately 12 hours without power, Shaw was put on critical manning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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Cut the lights out

Published July 8, 2014

Cut the lights out

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gregory Collins, 20th Security Forces Squadron installation patrolman, directs traffic during a base-wide power outage at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 2, 2014. During the approximately 12 hours without power, Shaw was put on critical manning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

Cut the lights out

Published July 8, 2014