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Armament flight: Enhances falcon lethality

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Homer Resendez, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron armament maintenance supervisor, assembles an M61A1 Vulcan 20 mm rotary gun loader at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 2, 2018. Airmen assigned to the flight use equipment such as hammers to seal lead into the cannon to prevent tracks from loosening while firing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Armament flight: Enhances falcon lethality

An Airman assigned to the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron armament maintenance flight applies lubricant to an M61A1 Vulcan 20 mm rotary cannon part at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 2, 2018. The lubrication prevents corrosion and allows for smooth operation while the Vulcan is firing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Armament flight: Enhances falcon lethality

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Keanu Alderson, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron armament maintenance journeyman, performs an inspection on a M61A1 Vulcan 20 mm rotary cannon transfer unit shaft at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 2, 2018. The transfer unit shaft assists in feeding bullets into the Vulcan and extracts the shells after firing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Armament flight: Enhances falcon lethality

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron armament flight perform inspections on numerous M61A1 Vulcan 20 mm rotary cannon parts at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 2, 2018. The inspections occur every 18 months and take approximately 31 hours to complete. These inspections help the 20th Fighter Wing in completing its suppression of enemy air defenses mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Armament flight: Enhances falcon lethality

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman J.T. Owen, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron armament maintenance team member, assembles a M61A1 Vulcan 20 mm rotary cannon access unit at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 2, 2018. The unit provides the 20th Fighter Wing’s F-16CM Fighting Falcon weapon interface with a means to accept the munition and allows for a smooth installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Armament flight: Enhances falcon lethality

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron armament maintenance flight carries an inspected M61A1 Vulcan 20 mm rotary cannon ammunition drum at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 2, 2018. The drum is the mechanism that allows the Vulcan to hold approximately 400 rounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Armament flight: Enhances falcon lethality

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Darius Davis, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron armament maintenance journeyman, places safety wire on a M61A1 Vulcan 20 mm rotary cannon rotor at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 2, 2018. The safety wire prevents bolts from loosening while firing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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AFOSI seeking enlisted Airmen

U.S. Airmen watch a video about the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) during an AFOSI recruiting team visit to the Spratt Education Center at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 30, 2018. The video informed Airmen about the organization’s structure, types of duties agents perform, application requirements and training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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AFOSI seeking enlisted Airmen

A U.S. Airman asks a question during a Headquarters Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) recruiting team visit to the Spratt Education Center at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 30, 2018. After watching a video and listening to briefing informing attendees about the AFOSI mission and the special agent application process, individuals had the opportunity to ask the recruiters questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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AFOSI seeking enlisted Airmen

U.S. Air Force Special Agent Linzi Joseph, Headquarters Air Force Office of Special Investigations recruiting and applicant processing team member, speaks to Airmen during a recruiting team visit to the Spratt Education Center at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 30, 2018. The recruiting team taught attending Airmen about the federal law enforcement agency and how it identifies, exploits and neutralizes criminal, terrorist and intelligence threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Nursing in uniform made easy

Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel, has a new guidance on wearing a nursing undershirt while in uniform, July 13, 2018. The new policy states that Airmen are authorized to purchase and wear a long or short sleeve breastfeeding t-shirt with their utility uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Ashley Maldonado)

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EOD: always fit to fight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chandler Dobson, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) craftsman, performs a deadlift at the EOD gym at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 19, 2018. EOD Airmen focus on performing functional fitness exercises which help target areas specifically relevant to their work duties, such as lifting heavy practice bombs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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EOD: always fit to fight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Massey, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) craftsman, performs an upper-body exercise at the EOD gym at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 19, 2018. EOD Airmen are tasked with maintaining peak physical health with mandatory training five days per week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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EOD: always fit to fight

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight get chalk to better their grip on equipment during their workouts in the EOD gym at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 19, 2018. EOD Airmen perform single and teamed exercises to push themselves toward peak physical readiness for deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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EOD: always fit to fight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chandler Dobson, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) craftsman, closes his eyes to focus on his workout in the EOD gym at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 19, 2018. EOD Airmen must prepare themselves both physically and mentally for the tasks such as clearing paths for fellow service members during deployments, cleaning up training grounds or assisting state law enforcement agencies in emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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EOD: always fit to fight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Massey, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) craftsman, performs a fireman carry with Airman 1st Class Evan Cooling, 20th CES EOD apprentice, over his shoulders during physical training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 19, 2018. EOD Airmen must remain physically fit to tackle a variety of dangerous situations they may be placed in when detecting or disarming explosives during deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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EOD: always fit to fight

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Massey, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) craftsman, stands in a bomb suit beside Airman 1st Class Evan Cooling, 20th CES EOD apprentice, before a flag mural displaying the names of fallen EOD technicians in their gym at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 23, 2018. The wall reminds the 20th CES Airmen of the sacrifices other EOD members have made and why they must work to better themselves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Benefits of service: military education

Team Shaw members speak with representatives from local businesses and universities at the 20th Force Support Squadron’s annual Job and Education Fair at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 27, 2016. The goal of the fair is to connect job and education seekers with representatives from organizations in Sumter County to inform them about education opportunities and the job market in the local area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zade Vadnais)

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Dress, appearance standards updated

The U.S. Air Force announced updates to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel, July 16, 2018. The updates went into effect July 13, and included additional guidance for the wear of ribbons, the Operational Camouflage Pattern and Physical Training Gear, as well as adjusted grooming standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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New 20th MXG leader assumes command

U.S. Air Force Col. Derek O’Malley, 20th Fighter Wing commander, left, gives the 20th Maintenance Group (MXG) guidon to Col. Hall Sebren, 20th MXG commander, during a change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 20, 2018. Airmen assigned to the 20th MXG are responsible for the coordination and maintenance of Shaw’s 79 F-16 Fighting Falcons as well as of the base’s aerospace ground equipment, armament systems and munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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