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Shaw Fire & Emergency Services continues to hold safety in highest regard

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jared Ferguson, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services operator, center, inspects a car seat at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 31, 2025. Ferguson, along with 15 other personnel from the 20th CES FES, Lexington Fire, Dorchester County Fire, Lexington and Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, and Prisma Health, was added to the ranks of the 1,100 current Child Passenger Safety Technicians in the state of South Carolina. (Courtesy photo)

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20th Fighter Wing commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Hicok, 20th Fighter Wing commander, poses for a photo in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 13, 2025. Hicok assumed command of the 20th FW in June 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Owen)

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The F-16 Viper Demonstration Team aircraft sits on Rogers Dry Lake at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., May 9, 2024. The aircraft was towed to Rogers Dry Lake, a historic piece of land where the United States' notable aeronautical achievements have taken place, including the testing of experimental military aircraft, the breaking of the sound barrier by Chuck Yeager, and landings of the Space Shuttle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Meghan Hutton)

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A Welcomed FTEC Upgrade

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Laura Roberts, 315th Fighter Squadron munitions controller, virtually attends the First Term Enlisted Course alongside 20th Fighter Wing first term Airmen at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 15, 2024. Roberts was the first Airman assigned to one of Shaw’s geographically separated units to virtually attend FTEC, advancing Shaw’s initiative to ensure that every Airman—regardless of location—is prepared to meet mission demands and embody the Air Force’s standards of excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariana Tafur)

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A Welcomed FTEC Upgrade

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Steven Peaper, 20th Force Support Squadron development advisor, right, and Master Sgt. Robert Waggoner, 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs superintendent, left, work together to set up newly installed cameras during the First Term Enlisted Course renovation at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 7, 2023. The FTEC renovation introduced a recording system designed to allow geographically separated Airmen to virtually attend the course alongside their peers, overcoming the geographical divide and enabling remote Airmen to engage in live sessions, participate in discussions and interact with leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariana Tafur)

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A Welcomed FTEC Upgrade

Brionya James Mathews, a military spouse, paints a mural during the First Term Enlisted Course renovation at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 7, 2023. Team Shaw ensures Airmen receive a positive and welcoming first impression upon arrival at their first base by conducting the FTEC, cultivating a sense of belonging and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariana Tafur)

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A Welcomed FTEC Upgrade

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Steven Peaper, 20th Force Support Squadron development advisor, unboxes a recording system during the First Term Enlisted Course renovation at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 7, 2023. FTEC is an in-person and virtual program designed to welcome first term Airmen to their first duty assignment, orienting and educating them on Air Force culture and role expectations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariana Tafur)

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A Welcomed FTEC Upgrade

Brionya James Mathews, a military spouse, paints a mural during the First Term Enlisted Course renovation at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 7, 2023. Mathews’ mural contribution is designed to inspire and strengthen Airman morale, fostering a sense of unity and purpose in support of Shaw's mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariana Tafur)

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20th SFS hits the ground running in first-ever Sentinel Seed exe

U.S. Air Force 20th Security Forces Squadron Airmen assigned to Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., prepare to board a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., for exercise Sentinel Seed 24-1, Dec. 4, 2024. 20th SFS Airmen trained jointly with Army aviators to infiltrate a contingency location, secure an objective and defend an air base for mission generation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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20th SFS hits the ground running in first-ever Sentinel Seed exe

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Branson Russell, right, and Staff Sgt. Macie Widener, 20th Security Forces Squadron security members, prepare for landing at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range in Sumter, S.C., via a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk for exercise Sentinel Seed 24-1, Dec. 4, 2024. SS 24-1 was designed as a validation exercise for the unit's annual training plan, helping collect data to increase the effectiveness of future training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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20th SFS hits the ground running in first-ever Sentinel Seed exe

U.S. Air Force 20th Security Forces Squadron Airmen assigned to Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., infiltrate a simulated contingency location at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range in Sumter, S.C., via a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk, Dec. 4, 2024. SS 24-1 provided 20th SFS Airmen the opportunity to train jointly with Army aviators, reinforcing the relationship between the branches and increasing the realism and effectiveness of training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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20th SFS hits the ground running in first-ever Sentinel Seed exe

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austindale Jefferson, 20th Security Forces Squadron security member, helps secure a landing zone with his team during exercise Sentinel Seed 24-1 at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range in Sumter, S.C., Dec. 4, 2024. 20th SFS Airmen exercised combat and defensive techniques, land navigation and team leading skills in a simulated deployed environment, forging a more effective and adaptable defense force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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20th SFS hits the ground running in first-ever Sentinel Seed exe

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Security Forces Squadron secure an operational objective location during exercise Sentinel Seed 24-1 at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range in Sumter, S.C., Dec. 4, 2024. The first ever SS 24-1 spanned over 56 hours of field conditions, exercising air base defense strategies and helping collect data to strengthen the effectiveness of future training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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20th SFS hits the ground running in first-ever Sentinel Seed exe

U.S. Air Force 20th Security Forces Squadron Airmen travel to their operational objective location during exercise Sentinel Seed 24-1 at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range in Sumter, S.C., Dec. 4, 2024. SS 24-1 challenged Airmen to overcome and adapt to the unexpected, such as shifting weather or interacting with unidentified forces, strengthening Defender resilience, team communication and leadership capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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20th SFS hits the ground running in first-ever Sentinel Seed exe

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Merreck Gandy, 20th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant and exercise squad leader, leads his team during exercise Sentinel Seed 24-1 at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range in Sumter, S.C., Dec. 6, 2024. The realistic training scenario challenged squad leaders to make quick decisions under pressure, leading their Airmen to mission success and ultimately forging a stronger, more effective force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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20th SFS hits the ground running in first-ever Sentinel Seed exe

A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache assigned to McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., provides simulated air support and reconnaissance for U.S. Air Force 20th Security Forces Squadron members during exercise Sentinel Seed 24-1 at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range in Sumter, S.C., Dec. 4, 2024. Exercise SS 24-1 provided 20th SFS Airmen an opportunity to train jointly with Army aviators, practicing communication techniques with combat aircraft for support in contested locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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20th SFS hits the ground running in first-ever Sentinel Seed exe

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Williams, 20th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor and exercise quick response force member, defends a simulated air base from a defensive fighting position during exercise Sentinel Seed 24-1 at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range in Sumter, S.C., Dec. 5, 2024. 20th SFS Airmen maintained 24-hour security around a simulated air base in a contingency location, ensuring aircraft and personnel could generate combat airpower safely and effectively from an austere environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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20th SFS hits the ground running in first-ever Sentinel Seed exe

U.S. Air Force 20th Security Forces Squadron Airmen demonstrate defensive combat maneuvers after deploying a smoke grenade during exercise Sentinel Seed 24-1 at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range in Sumter, S.C., Dec. 6, 2024. 20th SFS Airmen exercised various defensive strategies to protect a simulated air base in a contingency location, ensuring personnel could perform uninterrupted mission operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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20th SFS hits the ground running in first-ever Sentinel Seed exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Little, 20th Security Forces Squadron installation security noncommissioned officer in charge, works to locate simulated enemy combatants during exercise Sentinel Seed 24-1 at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range in Sumter, S.C., Dec. 6, 2024. The range provides over 12,000 acres of land for all military branches to fly training sorties or perform tactical ground exercises like SS 24-1. The 20th SFS utilized the size of the range to challenge Airmen to navigate and locate objective locations and establish a defensive perimeter over a large area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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20th SFS hits the ground running in first-ever Sentinel Seed exercise

An M249 Squad Automatic Weapon is readied for fire during exercise Sentinel Seed 24-1 at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range in Sumter, S.C., Dec. 6, 2024. SS 24-1 was designed to challenge 20th SFS Airmen in a realistic deployed environment, sharpening their skills and providing leaders valuable feedback for designing future training exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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