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79th ‘Tigers’ show their claws during ACE exercise

A U.S. Air Force Capt. Casey Rothstein, 79th Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts an F-16C Fighting Falcon preflight inspection before takeoff during an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 7, 2023. Tiger Claw was designed to help the Air Force develop new methods of efficiently generating aircraft and assembling equipment packages for deployment to better execute ACE concepts in a modern, contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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79th ‘Tigers’ show their claws during ACE exercise

A U.S. Air Force 79th Fighter Squadron (FS) pilot enters an F-16C Fighting Falcon during an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 7, 2023. Tiger Claw is an operational readiness exercise designed and executed by the 79th FS and Fighter Generation Squadron to develop new methods of applying ACE concepts to aircraft flight operations and maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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79th ‘Tigers’ show their claws during ACE exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 79th Fighter Generation Squadron ready an F-16C Fighting Falcon for launch in a simulated forward operating location during Tiger Claw 24-2 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 7, 2023. Tiger Claw is a readiness exercise aimed at executing General Brown’s, 22nd Chief of Staff of the Air Force, goals for operational readiness and demonstrating the Air Force’s commitment to the ‘Accelerate, Change or Lose’ initiative. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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79th ‘Tigers’ show their claws during ACE exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Killian Carroll, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron (FGS) weapons load crew member, ensures an aircraft is fit to fly during Tiger Claw 24-2, an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 7, 2023. Tiger Claw provided 79th FGS Airmen an opportunity to exercise generating combat capable aircraft with a tight deadline and limited resources, encouraging the teams to problem-solve and achieve mission success under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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79th ‘Tigers’ show their claws during ACE exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Dreifke, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, secures a screw on an aircraft in a simulated contingency location during Tiger Claw 24-2 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 7, 2023. The exercise challenged two teams of Airmen to prepare and generate 12 combat capable aircraft from separate locations with limited time and resources, exercising Agile Combat Employment concepts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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Shaw’s conservation efforts aid mission readiness

Carolina Causey, U.S Air Force 20th Civil Engineering Squadron endangered species manager, monitors red-cockaded woodpeckers breeding habits and success at Poinsett Range, S.C., May 22, 2023. Shaw’s red-cockaded woodpecker population has grown from 28 active clusters in 2015 to 38 active clusters in 2023, exceeding their population goal by eight clusters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Meghan Hutton)

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Viper Innovation Cell: A New SparkViper Innovation Cell: A New

A 3D printer prints the base of a design out of filament at the Viper Innovation Cell at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 6, 2023. Airmen can use 3D printers to transform their concepts drafted on computers into tangible products to help solve problems in their workplace. The Cell is currently focused on printing an M-4 Carbine magazine with a more efficient reload speed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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Ezra Holcomb, Team Shaw family member, practices flying an aircraft on a flight simulator at the Viper Innovation Cell at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 6, 2023. Flight simulators are used to educate the community, and utilized by U.S. Air Force Airmen to practice technical skills used in real-world flying situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Reader, 20th Fighter Wing innovation alternate lead, connects a controller to a robotic kit for Sebastian Anello, Team Shaw family member, at the Viper Innovation Cell at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 6, 2023. The Viper Innovation Cell is used to help the Air Force develop future technologies to remain the leading combat force through innovative problem solving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nickalos Richards, 20th Fighter Wing innovation lead, explains the computer software used in conjunction with the 3D printers at the Viper Innovation Cell at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 6, 2023. Richards hosts Open Cell Days to allow Airmen and their families to explore scientific, technological, engineering, and mathematical fields to encourage critical thinking and problem solving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nickalos Richards, 20th Fighter Wing innovation lead, guides Sebastian Anello, Team Shaw family member, through drafting a 3D-printer design at the Viper Innovation Cell at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 6, 2023. The Viper Innovation Cell is open to all Airmen and their families to utilize its 3D printers, flight simulators, and robotic kits to solve individual and group problems in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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Shaw leads the way with MCA

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing drag a simulated casualty to safety under the sound of gunfire during Multi-Capable Airman (MCA) training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 19, 2023. The MCA course challenged Airmen and Soldiers to provide Tactical Combat Casualty Care under the sound of simulated gunfire to test their abilities to perform life-saving procedures, problem-solve and complete mission requirements under highly stressful circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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Shaw leads the way with MCA

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Mckenzie, left, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron readiness non-commissioned officer in charge, and Army 1st Lt. Christopher Wireman, 132nd Engineer Detachment executive officer, prepare a simulated casualty for a litter carry during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care exercise at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 19, 2023. Soldiers assigned to Shaw AFB were invited to train with 20th Fighter Wing Airmen during a Multi-Capable Airman course to advance their expeditionary training; demonstrating the sister branches’ mutual commitment to the development of their service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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Shaw leads the way with MCA

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing perform tactical combat movements during Multi-Capable Airman (MCA) training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 17, 2023. The MCA course challenged Airmen from various career fields to push themselves beyond the expectations of their primary duties in order to build a more agile and lethal force capable of doing more with less in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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Shaw leads the way with MCA

U.S. Air Force Airmen and Army Soldiers walk in formation while exercising tactical combat movements during Multi-Capable Airman (MCA) training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 17, 2023. The 20th Fighter Wing conducts the most extensive MCA training across Air Combat Command and aims to expand the course to include a more thorough academic curriculum and an immersive training environment. MCA trainers within ACC work closely together to compare training results and develop a stronger course to implement across the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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Shaw leads the way with MCA

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Tecson, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment specialist, uses a compass to chart landmarks while learning expeditionary skills during Multi-Capable Airman training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 17, 2023. Airmen were trained and evaluated on fieldcraft techniques, tactical combat casualty care, combat movement and various other expeditionary skills to expand their knowledge beyond their primary duties, better preparing the 20th Fighter Wing for the Agile Combat Employment model of force generation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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Shaw leads the way with MCA

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Garrison, 20th Security Forces Squadron weapons and tactics chief and Multi-Capable Airman (MCA) training cadre, instructs a group of Airmen on MCA fundamentals at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 17, 2023. The MCA course provided 20th Fighter Wing Airmen of various ranks from career fields such as Maintenance, Civil Engineering and Administrative services, a thorough training in support of the Agile Combat Employment model. This training is necessary as the Air Force moves toward employing smaller teams that are able to perform a wider range of duties with limited resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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Shaw leads the way with MCA

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Brunsman, 20th Operations Group first sergeant, works with his team to construct a defensive fighting position during Multi-Capable Airman (MCA) training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 17, 2023. The Team Shaw MCA course invited first sergeants from across the wing to participate and better familiarize themselves with the practices and techniques being taught to the Airmen they serve, making them a vital resource in educating their squadrons on the expanding Agile Combat Employment and MCA initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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Shaw leads the way with MCA

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Lincoln Parr, 20th Contracting Squadron section officer in charge, exercises fieldcraft concepts with a wingman during Multi-Capable Airman (MCA) training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 17, 2023. The course tested Airmen on their ability to perform tasks outside of their primary roles, developing the Air Force’s initiative to create multi-capable teams able to do more with less. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steven Cardo)

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Shaw airmen take home fourth place in Medic Rodeo competition

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Kiecksee, 20th Medical Group emergency medical technician, Staff Sgt. Rhannieboy Espiritu, 609th Attack Squadron independent duty medical technician, 2nd Lt. Eric Austin, 20th Medical Group practice manager, and Airman 1st Class Anthony Zamora, 20th Medical Group Public Health technician provide medical care to a dummy during the Medic Rodeo competition at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 24, 2023. The team were tested in ten humanitarian-based disaster response scenarios, plus an austere environment exercise where the team acted as a medical evacuation contingent escorted by Air Force Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element teams. (Courtesy photo by Staff Sgt. Rhannieboy Espiritu)

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