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Airmen test their strength

A U.S. Air Force Airman performs pull-ups during a physical ability and stamina test designed to test potential special tactics Airmen at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 10, 2014. Special tactics Airmen make up less than one percent of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

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Airmen test their strength

U.S. Air Force Airmen perform push-ups during a physical ability and stamina test at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 10, 2014. In order to pass, the Airmen had to continuously perform the specified physical action for the duration of the two minutes given without stopping. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

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Airmen test their strength

U.S. Air Force Airmen perform sit-ups during a physical ability and stamina test at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 10, 2014. In a two-minute time frame, the Airmen had to perform a specified amount of sit-ups, push-ups, and pull-ups required by the specific special tactics career field they wished to enter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

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Airmen test their strength

U.S. Air Force Airmen run around the track during a physical ability and stamina test at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 10, 2014. The Airmen had to complete a 1.5 mile run in the time specified by the special tactics career field they wish to enter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

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Airmen test their strength

U.S. Air Force Airmen receive instruction on proper swimming techniques to assist them with the swimming portion of the physical ability and stamina test at the Young Men’s Christian Association in Sumter, S.C., Dec. 10, 2014. Aspiring special tactics Airmen must meet all of the PAST qualifications for the career field they wish to enter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

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Airmen test their strength

A U.S. Air Force Airman participates in the swimming portion of the physical ability and stamina test at the Young Men’s Christian Association in Sumter, S.C., Dec. 10, 2014. For the PAST, aspiring pararescue, combat control, and special operations weather Airmen are required to perform three timed swims including two 25-meter underwater swims and one 500-meter surface swim. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)

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Airmen train for real world scenarios

A U.S. Air Force Airman writes on a contamination sample bottle during an integrated base emergency response capability training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 11, 2014. The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight and the 20th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental flight were tested on their abilities to react and work together in the event a chemical attack were to happen on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Cossaboom/Released)

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Airmen train for real world scenarios

A U.S. Air Force Airman is washed in a decontamination shower during an integrated base emergency response capability training exercise at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 10, 2014. The exercise was a week long training session that consisted of both academic learning and hands-on training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Cossaboom/Released)

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Airmen train for real world scenarios

(From left) U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Chantal Hogue and Lauren Yancey, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management apprentices, and Senior Airman Jordan Gagne, 20th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering journeyman, participate in an integrated base emergency response capability training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 9, 2014. During the exercise, the Airmen acted as the initial entry team in response to a simulated chemical attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Cossaboom/Released)

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Airmen train for real world scenarios

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Gagne, 20th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering journeyman, speaks on a radio during an integrated base emergency response capability training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 9, 2014. The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight and the 20th AMDS bioenviromental flight were tested on their abilities to react and work together in the event a chemical attack were to happen on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Cossaboom/Released)

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Airmen qualify at Combat Arms

U.S. Air Force Airmen fire a 9 mm pistol during annual qualification shooting at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 12, 2014. The 20th Security Forces Squadron combat arms range Airmen supervised the qualification of approximately 2,700 Airmen that fired approximately 401,000 rounds down range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. Scott Henshaw/Released)

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Airmen suit up for contamination training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chantal Hogue, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management apprentice, adjusts her mask during an integrated base emergency response capability training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 9, 2014. During the exercise, Hogue and two other Airmen acted as the initial entry team in response to a simulated chemical attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Cossaboom/Released)

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Airmen suit up for contamination training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cynthia Romero, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management apprentice, examines her gear during an integrated base emergency response capability training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 9, 2014. The 20th CES emergency management flight and the 20th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenviromental flight were tested on their abilities to react and work together in the event of a chemical attack were to happen on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Cossaboom/Released)

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Turning on the lights

Team Shaw members and their families observe a Religious Display Interfaith Ceremony at the Friendship Chapel at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 4, 2014. Hosted by the 20th Fighter Wing Chaplain Corps, four holiday displays were lit; a Yule Log, Menorah, Nativity Scene and Christmas Tree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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Turning on the lights

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt) Curt Cizek, 20th Fighter Wing chaplain, speaks during a Religious Display Interfaith Ceremony at the Friendship Chapel at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 4, 2014. During the lighting, four holiday stories were told originating from the Eastern Christian, Western Christian, Jewish, and Wiccan/Pagan religions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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20th FW commander thanks volunteers

U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Jost, 20th Fighter Wing commander, speaks to a group of volunteers during a holiday cookie drive at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 4, 2014. Jost spoke to the more than 30 Team Shaw volunteers, thanking them for their contribution and hard work, providing and packaging approximately 45,000 cookies to be sent to deployed service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)

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Fall underway

As leaves fall upon members of Team Shaw Airmen are given a chance to unwind in the upcoming holiday season at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 26, 2014. During Thanksgiving break, Airmen are encouraged to relax and spend time with their families in order to maintain their resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Cossaboom/Released)

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Carrying the flag

Service members run onto the field before the start of the game at the Carolina Panthers Salute to Service game at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 16, 2014. Service members from all five branches of the military ran onto the field with the Panthers before the start of the game. (Courtesy photo)

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Carrying the flag

U.S. Air Force Airmen hold a United States flag during the presentation of the colors at the Carolina Panthers Salute to Service game at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 16, 2014. The colors were presented by service members from all five branches of the military. (Courtesy photo)

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Feasting with Thanksgiving safety

A Broward county sheriff firefighter puts a frozen turkey into a turkey fryer at the Broward Fire Academy, Davie, Fla., Nov. 2008. The National Fire Protection Association discourages the use of outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryers and suggests purchasing outdoor cooking appliances that do not use oil. (Photo by Lou Toman/Released)

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