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20th OSS Airmen prepare for merge

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Darricka Sides, 20th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems technician, sets up a signal generator for radio receiver tuning at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 4, 2017. Airfield systems Airmen are responsible for the maintenance of all ground-to-air communications, navigations and weather systems, but will be expected to have knowledge of how to maintain the radars air traffic controllers use to guide aircraft after an Air Force Specialty Code merge scheduled for March 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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20th OSS Airmen prepare for merge

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Darricka Sides, 20th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) airfield systems technician, adjusts a radio receiver for audio cut-off levels at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 4, 2017. In addition to furthering her own skills as an airfield systems technician, Sides helps teach ground radar systems Airmen about her job in preparation for an Air Force Specialty Code merge scheduled for March 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Stripes to bars: Airmen amplify leadership

U.S. Air Force enlisted members applying for a commission must go through a selection process during which their leadership potential, moral standards and academic strengths are evaluated. Once selected, prospective officers attending Officer Training School are challenged physically and mentally as they learn about military management, leadership fundamentals and Air Force culture before earning the rank of second lieutenant. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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20th FSS celebrates housekeepers

Ruth Holliday, 20th Force Support Squadron Carolina Pines Inn custodial worker, rings a bell to win the Amazing Housekeeper Race for her team at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 22, 2017. The race was part of a celebration for International Housekeeping Week 2017, a week honoring housekeepers for their work keeping facilities clean and hospitable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Airmen gather for commander’s call

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing (FW) watch a video highlighting the wing’s history during a commander’s call at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 21, 2017. The commander’s call focused on the accomplishments of 20th FW Airmen during the last year, the wing’s enduring priorities and how training will help Airmen adapt for the next fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Promises rise during balloon release ceremony

Team Shaw Airmen release balloons during a “Keeping Our Promise” Balloon Release Ceremony for POW/MIA recognition day at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 20, 2017. Airmen read aloud POW/MIA members’ names that were attached to the balloons as they floated away. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Maldonado)

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Airmen kick off POW/MIA Remembrance Week

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing and Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid Airman Leadership School students gather after reveille at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 18, 2017. The ceremony was held to kick off a week of scheduled events, such as a balloon release and 24-hour vigil run, as part of POW/MIA Remembrance Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kelsey Tucker)

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20th SFS leaders host town hall for Shaw residents

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Wolfe, 20th Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, speaks to Team Shaw members during a base housing resident town hall at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 7, 2017. Wolfe spoke about increased patrols in the housing area, precautions families can take to deter criminals and the proper reporting of incidents on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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20th SFS leaders host town hall for Shaw residents

Lt. Tony Rivers, Sumter Police Department community services unit officer, speaks to Team Shaw members about the Neighborhood Watch Program during a base housing resident town hall at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 7, 2017. The town hall was held to address concerns regarding housing security and recent incidents in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Team Shaw senior airmen selected for promotion

The Air Force announced 14,181 senior airmen, 44.31% of all eligible Airmen, were selected for promotion to staff sergeant, Aug. 24, 2017. At Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., 357 senior airmen were selected for promotion, including those assigned to geographically separated units. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons)

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Airman gets digging

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chance Cunningham, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and construction equipment journeyman, operates an excavator at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 28, 2017. Cunningham used the excavator to remove approximately 10 tons of dirt and six tons of asphalt so the ground could be leveled before the construction of a driveway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Airman performs armament inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary Flores, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS) armament technician, installs a clearing sector holdback tool on a M61A1 Vulcan 20 mm rotary cannon during an inspection at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 4, 2017. All cannons installed on 20th Fighter Wing F-16CM Fighting Falcons are inspected by 20th EMS armament technicians after either expelling 15,000 rounds or the conclusion of an 18 month timeline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Airmen support 24-hour operations

U.S. Air Force tactical aircraft maintainers assigned to the 20th Maintenance Group (MXG) perform maintenance on F-16CM Fighting Falcons at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 3, 2017. Airmen assigned to the 20th MXG work in shifts to support 24-hour operations and ensure the base’s 79 F-16s are mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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CSAF Revitalizing Air Force Squadrons team visits Shaw

U.S. Airmen discuss their viewpoints on how to improve squadrons during a focus group session at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 25, 2017. Air Force Chief of Staff Revitalizing Air Force Squadrons team members facilitated the focus groups to gather feedback Air Force leaders could use to improve squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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CSAF Revitalizing Air Force Squadrons team visits Shaw

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Hammond, left, and Senior Airman Therysa King, right, Air Force Chief of Staff Revitalizing Air Force Squadrons team members, brief a survey participant at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 25, 2017. Team members held peer-to-peer interviews and focus groups to receive feedback from Shaw Airmen regarding CSAF Gen. David L. Goldfein’s primary focus of revitalizing squadrons as the Air Force’s core fighting unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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20th CMS Airman performs maintenance

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Shafer, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental craftsman, performs maintenance on a gaseous oxygen cart at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 19, 2017. The cart, which holds up to eight oxygen bottles, can be used to purge F-16CM Fighting Falcon oxygen systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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20th MXG Airmen schedule Falcons for maintenance

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Maintenance Group review work documents in their office at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 12, 2017. The Airmen are responsible for scheduling maintenance for 79 F-16CM Fighting Falcons assigned to Shaw, averaging more than 900 tasks scheduled per month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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20th MXG Airmen schedule Falcons for maintenance

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Maintenance Group discuss the base’s F-16CM Fighting Falcons during a meeting at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 12, 2017. The weekly meeting allows Airmen from various sections to update each other on the status of each F-16 and address any areas in need of attention during the past week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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20th MXG Airmen schedule Falcons for maintenance

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexus Warner, 55th Fighter Squadron (FS) lead scheduler, left, provides updates to Col. Colin Morris, 20th Maintenance Group commander, during a meeting at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 12, 2017. Warner told Morris the weekly status of all F-16CM Fighting Falcons assigned to the 55th FS, including which aircraft were scheduled for maintenance, operating at another location or flying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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20th MXG Airmen schedule Falcons for maintenance

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alberto Diaz, 20th Maintenance Group time compliance technical order monitor, validates the completion of Headquarters Air Force tasks at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 12, 2017. Diaz ensured the F-16CM Fighting Falcon maintenance tasks were completed to prevent excess wear to aircraft parts which could cause hazardous situations for Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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