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Load crews train for deployment operations

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Samuel Ortiz, 77th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew team lead, releases lug nuts on a bomb rack at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 9, 2018. The lug nuts help stabilize munitions while in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Load crews train for deployment operations

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Bridge, 77th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew team member, operates a bomb loader at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 9, 2018. The bomb loader is utilized by load crew members to help transport munitions that Airmen may not be able to transport by hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Load crews train for deployment operations

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 77th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work on an F-16CM Fighting Falcon in the 20th Maintenance Group (MXG) weapons standardization hangar at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 9, 2018. The weapons standardization hangar is utilized by the 20th MXG to help train and strengthen Airmen’s skills in applying munitions onto F-16s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Load crews train for deployment operations

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Bridge, 77th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) load crew team member, left center, and Staff Sgt. Samuel Ortiz, 77th AMU load crew team lead, remove a CCG laser guided seeker from a GBU-10 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 9, 2018. Load crew teams are required to perform training on loading and unloading all munitions from Shaw’s F-16CM Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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20th LRS revamps resiliency

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron work together during “range control,” or an obstacle course, at Fort Jackson, S.C., 2018. The Airmen completed the course as part of resiliency training which was tailored to highlight physical, mental, social and spiritual fitness. (Courtesy photo)

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Hiring Our Heroes coming to Shaw

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to host a Hiring Our Heroes Transition Summit at the 20th Force Support Squadron main fitness center at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 18, 2018. The full-day event will consist of information panels, workshops, mock interviews, resume reviews and a hiring fair connecting attendees with companies dedicated to hiring military veterans and spouses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Chapel services enhance Airmen resiliency

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Eddie Rubero, 20th Fighter Wing (FW) chaplain, left, and Staff Sgt. Quyen Nichols, 20th FW chapel noncommissioned officer in charge of training and readiness, stand for a photo at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 2, 2018. Rubero and Nichols work alongside other chapel Airmen to provide services, such as social events for single Airmen, deployed family dinners and marriage retreats, to enhance spiritual and social resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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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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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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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yuyi Jiang, 86th Dental Squadron dental assistant technician, showcases a common type of supplement at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 13, 2017. Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) is a Department of Defense (DOD) dietary supplement resource for the military community, leaders, healthcare providers and DOD civilians. OPSS has an official published list of dietary supplement "ingredients" currently prohibited by the DOD, which service members can find on the OPSS website. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah L. Waters)

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