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Base tour unites Team Shaw and community

A middle school girl sits on a Munitions Jammer 1 loader as part of a school tour at Shaw Air Force Base S.C., Jan. 11, 2019. This took place in a hangar where 20 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen train to load missiles onto F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Brewer)

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Base tour unites Team Shaw and community

Students from five local middle schools stand in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 11, 2019. Eight students from each school signed up to visit the installation and learn more about the military as a possible career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Brewer)

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Base tour unites Team Shaw and community

Two middle school students race to put on Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) gear, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 11, 2019. The 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron Deployment Processing Center Airmen taught students how to put on MOPP gear as part of a hands on demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Brewer)

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Base tour unites Team Shaw and community

Students from five local middle schools interact with 20th Operations Group Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE) Airmen at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan.11, 2019. SERE Airmen demonstrated various survival techniques to students considering the Air Force as a potential career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Brewer)

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Base tour unites Team Shaw and community

Students from five local middle schools meet the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan.11, 2019. The fire station was the second stop for students who toured various squadrons on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Brewer)

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Load crew completes monthly qualification

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gavin Sybiak, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team member, inspects an F-16CM Fighting Falcon weapon rack at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 10, 2019. Sybiak was part of a three-man team tasked with loading and unloading munitions onto an F-16CM Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Load crew completes monthly qualification

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nickolas Deveau, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team lead, reviews technical orders at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 10, 2019. Technical orders are important for all loads as they provide step-by-step procedures for all munition-based tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Load crew completes monthly qualification

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Naomi Sosa, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team member, prepares to remove a nose cap from a GBU-38 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 10, 2019. Load teams are qualified to load numerous munitions including the GBU-38s and AIM-9X Sidewinders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Load crew completes monthly qualification

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gavin Sybiak, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) weapons load team members, returns equipment following the loading of munitions at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 10, 2019. Members of the 79th AMU participated in the load as part of a monthly qualification required of all load crew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Load crew completes monthly qualification

A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon sits in the 20th Maintenance Group weapons standardization hangar prior to a monthly qualification load at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 10, 2019. Load crews across the 55th, 77th and 79th Aircraft Maintenance Units are required to perform monthly qualifications to remain proficient in various munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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20th FW yearly close-out

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rich Palmer, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, suits-up at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 10, 2018. Palmer’s favorite part of 2018 was fighting fires alongside his wingmen and being part of a firefighter brotherhood. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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20th FW yearly close-out

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Hall, 20th Force Support Squadron honor guardsman, presents arms at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 11, 2018. Hall’s favorite part of 2018 was receiving the opportunity to present honors to service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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20th FW yearly close-out

U.S. Air Force Airman Joshua Payne, 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) entry controller, stands-ready at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 11, 2018. Payne’s favorite part of 2018 was being able to diversify between SFS flights and meeting new individuals along the way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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20th FW yearly close-out

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michelle Martin, 20th Force Support Squadron food service shift leader, poses for a photo at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 13, 2018. Martin’s favorite part of 2018 was deploying as a dining facility Airman and providing for her wingmen downrange. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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20th FW yearly close-out

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Kuperus, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, stands by an F-16CM Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 13, 2018. Kuperus’ favorite part of 2018 was being given the opportunity to work alongside other maintenance Airmen following his transition from the Navy to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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20th FW yearly close-out

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary Stringer, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician, gears-up at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 14, 2018. Stringer’s favorite part of 2018 was participating in Operation Salty Weasel, which helped prepare him and his fellow EOD teammates with the skills needed to react in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Shaw DFAC receives innovative equipment

Aidan Waite, Rational USA executive chef, demonstrates the capability of the Rational Self-Cooking Center at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 4, 2018. The center will provide the 20th Force Support Squadron Emerson E. Williams Dining Facility with a means to cook foods in a mass batch while keeping quality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Shaw DFAC receives innovative equipment

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Force Support Squadron Emerson E. Williams Dining Facility (DFAC), participate in a Rational Self-Cooking Center training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 4, 2018. The Airmen assigned to the DFAC will receive training to become proficient with the new machinery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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Shaw DFAC receives innovative equipment

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 20th Force Support Squadron Emerson E. Williams Dining Facility looks at the touchscreen interface of a Rational Self-Cooking Center at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 4, 2018. The facility will use this technology to provide the best quality of food for the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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IPE: gearing Airmen for mission success

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shanice Smith, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment (IPE) journeyman, interacts with a customer at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 30, 2018. Airmen assigned to the IPE flight provide various pieces of equipment such as flak vests, gas masks and mission oriented protective posture gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado)

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