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20th FW commander holds first commander’s call

U.S. Air Force leaders assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing (FW) enter the Shaw main fitness center gymnasium in preparation for the wing’s first commander’s call with Col. Derek O’Malley, 20th FW commander, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 13, 2018. The commander’s call was intended to simulate a pep rally to get Airmen excited for the new command. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Anne Graft)

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20th FW commander holds first commander’s call

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing (FW) stand in preparation of the wing’s first commander’s call with Col. Derek O’Malley, 20th FW commander, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 13, 2018. The commander’s call was intended to ensure Airmen at Shaw learn the commander’s intent, policies and expectations. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Anne Graft)

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20th FW commander holds first commander’s call

U.S. Air Force Col. Derek O’Malley, 20th Fighter Wing commander, speaks during his first commander’s call at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., about his three basic command themes of unify, simplify and win, July 13, 2018. O’Malley challenged each Airman to reflect on their personal duty day to ensure that each day, excellence is applied to all that matters. He reminded Airmen they each play an important role in accomplishing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Anne Graft)

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Munitions Airmen support pilot training

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Hoglund, 20th Fighter Wing command chief, left, speaks with 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS) conventional maintenance flight Airmen during a visit to their shop at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 10, 2018. The 20th EMS Airmen provide munition support to the base’s F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots by maintaining and providing ammo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Munitions Airmen support pilot training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Zachary Manzella, left, and Alexander Keck-Leedy, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS) conventional maintenance crew chiefs, load 20 mm rounds into a universal ammunition loading (UAL) system at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 10, 2018. The 20th EMS Airmen use the UAL to transport munitions across the flight line for F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots’ use during training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Munitions Airmen support pilot training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cristian Arroyo, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS) conventional maintenance crew member, adjusts straps securing munitions on a trailer at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 10, 2018. The 20th EMS Airmen are tasked with the safe storage and transport of a variety of munitions for use by 20th Fighter Wing pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Munitions Airmen support pilot training

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS) conventional maintenance flight prepare BDU-33 practice bombs for transport at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 10, 2018. The 20th EMS Airmen prepare a range of munitions, from 20 mm rounds to guided bomb units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Gambler 'Double Down' on combat readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Abbiati, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron support technician, adjusts his hearing protection on the flight line at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 11, 2018. Abbiati prepared maintenance equipment for an upcoming trip to Red Flag 18-3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sean Sweeney)

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Gambler 'Double Down' on combat readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Moore, right, and Senior Airman Daniel Abbiati, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron support technicians, interact on the flight line at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 11, 2018. Moore and Abbiati finished loading the last pallet of supplies for the 77th Fighter Squadron’s upcoming trip to Red Flag 18-3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sean Sweeney)

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Gambler 'Double Down' on combat readiness

A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron (FS) taxis down the flight line at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 11, 2018. The 77th FS flew an increased number of suppression of enemy air defense training missions in preparation for Red Flag 18-3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sean Sweeney)

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Gambler 'Double Down' on combat readiness

U.S. Air Force Maj. David Paulus, 77th Fighter Squadron (FS) assistant to the director of operations, adjusts his oxygen mask at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July, 9, 2018. Pilots assigned to the 77th FS prepared for Red Flag 18-3, a combat-readiness exercise designed to bring together various aircraft to train for real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Destinee Sweeney)

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Lt. Shaw: 100 years later

A photo of Royal Canadian Air Force 1st Lt. Ervin David Shaw, 48th Squadron Bristol F2B Brisfit pilot, is placed next to his grave at Regina Trench Cemetery, Courcelette, Somme, France, circa May 2018. Shaw was killed in action along with his British observer, Sgt. Tom Smith, on July 9, 1918. (Courtesy photo)

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Lt. Shaw: 100 years later

The family of Royal Canadian Air Force 1st Lt. Ervin David Shaw, 48th Squadron Bristol F2B Brisfit pilot, was notified of his death via a telegram on Aug. 27, 1918. Shaw was reported missing in action following battle with German pilots, July 9, 1918. (Courtesy photo)

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Lt. Shaw: 100 years later

Royal Canadian Air Force 1st Lt. Ervin David Shaw, 48th Squadron Bristol F2B Brisfit pilot, is the namesake of Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., located approximately 11 miles from his hometown of Sumter, S.C. The base was originally named Shaw Field on Aug. 7, 1941, later renamed Shaw AFB. (Courtesy photo)

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New leader takes command of 20th SFS

U.S. Air Force Col. David Vaclavik, 20th Mission Support Group commander, left, gives the 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) guidon to Maj. Scott Haselden, 20th SFS commander, during a change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 26, 2018. Airmen assigned to the 20th SFS defend resources and more than 16,000 Team Shaw members 24/7 through the application of weapons systems security, policing, air base defense and anti-terrorism operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Airmen, family members witness mission in action

A 77th Fighter Squadron F-16CM Fighting Falcon pilot’s wife, left, smiles as she watches a 72nd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135R Stratotanker in-flight refueling technician, right, refuel her husband’s jet during an incentive flight over the Atlantic Ocean, June 20, 2018. The incentive flight gave Team Shaw members insight on how refueling skills impact missions during deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Airmen, family members witness mission in action

U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker pilots assigned to the 72nd Air Refueling Squadron, top, and a 77th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot’s spouse prepare for an incentive flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 20, 2018. The flight was one of three which gave passengers the opportunity to watch the refueling process of 20th Fighter Wing F-16s over the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Airmen, family members witness mission in action

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing (FW) and Team Shaw spouses board a 72nd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135R Stratotanker prior to an incentive flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 20, 2018. Three incentive flights took place June 19-21 and gave passengers the chance to learn about and witness 20th FW F-16 Fighting Falcons being refueled. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Airmen, family members witness mission in action

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing (FW) and Team Shaw spouses gather for a photo in a 72nd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135R Stratotanker during an incentive flight over the Atlantic Ocean, June 20, 2018. The flight gave military spouses and F-16 Fighting Falcon maintainers a deeper understanding of the work 20th FW pilots do and new knowledge of how their own support and efforts enable the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Airmen, family members witness mission in action

U.S. Air Force pilots assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron navigate F-16 Fighting Falcons in formation over the Atlantic Ocean, June 20, 2018. The F-16s were refueled in-flight by a 72nd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135R Stratotanker while 20th Fighter Wing Airmen and family members watched. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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