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Trained, Ready, Certified: F-16 Viper Demonstration Team performs certification flight at Shaw

U.S. Air Force Maj. Taylor “FEMA” Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, taxis after completing a certification flight at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Jan. 22, 2026. Hiester undergoes rigorous training to maintain the ability to perform the demonstration aerial maneuvers and must receive certification by the commander of Air Combat Command prior to beginning the 2026 air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Trained, Ready, Certified: F-16 Viper Demonstration Team performs certification flight at Shaw

U.S. Air Force Maj. Taylor “FEMA” Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs aerial maneuvers during a certification flight over Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Jan. 22, 2026. The Viper Demo Team’s F-16, a multi-role fighter aircraft capable of both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, demonstrates its versatility through dynamic aerial demonstrations at air shows across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Trained, Ready, Certified: F-16 Viper Demonstration Team performs certification flight at Shaw

U.S. Air Force Maj. Taylor “FEMA” Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, deploys flares during a certification flight over Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Jan. 22, 2026. The Viper Demonstration Team showcases the combat capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, a multi-role fighter aircraft capable of both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, by performing dynamic aerial maneuvers at air shows across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Trained, Ready, Certified: F-16 Viper Demonstration Team performs certification flight at Shaw

U.S. Air Force Maj. Taylor “FEMA” Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs aerial maneuvers during a certification flight over Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Jan. 22, 2026. The Viper Demonstration Team consists of three dedicated crew chiefs, an environmental and electrical systems specialist and avionics specialist who ensure the aircraft is mission-ready 24/7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Trained, Ready, Certified: F-16 Viper Demonstration Team performs certification flight at Shaw

U.S. Air Force Maj. Taylor “FEMA” Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs aerial maneuvers during a certification flight over Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Jan. 22, 2026. The Viper Demonstration Team’s F-16 Fighting Falcon, a multi-role fighter aircraft capable of both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, demonstrates its versatility through dynamic aerial demonstrations at air shows across the globe.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Trained, Ready, Certified: F-16 Viper Demonstration Team performs certification flight at Shaw

U.S. Air Force Maj. Taylor “FEMA” Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, conducts pre-flight checks before performing his first certification flight of the 2026 air show season at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Jan. 22, 2026. Hiester undergoes rigorous training to maintain the ability to perform the demonstration aerial maneuvers and must receive certification by the commander of Air Combat Command prior to beginning the 2026 air show season.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Trained, Ready, Certified: F-16 Viper Demonstration Team performs certification flight at Shaw

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. DeAndra Baker, left, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team superintendent, and Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey King, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team noncommissioned officer in charge, fill and sign pre-flight documents, verifying the aircraft is safe to fly over Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Jan. 22, 2026. The demonstration team is dedicated to showcasing the combat capabilities of the F-16 and the professionalism and technical excellence of the Airmen who keep it flying for audiences worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erin Dunkleberger)
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Weasel Fighter Generation Squadrons Compete for 2026 Weapons Load Crew of the Year Title

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Kelly, 55th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares an AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missile (HARM) for loading onto a F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft during the 2026 20th Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Year competition at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina., Feb. 3, 2026. The annual competition tests load crews on their ability to safely and efficiently load munitions onto a F-16 within a designated time limit while adhering to technical standards for properly conducting the load. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariana Tafur)
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Weasel Fighter Generation Squadrons Compete for 2026 Weapons Load Crew of the Year Title

U.S. Air Force Airmen gather to watch the 2026 20th Fighter Wing Annual Load Crew of the Year competition at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 3, 2026. The crowd watched as their fellow Airmen got the opportunity to showcase their technical abilities during a friendly head-to-head competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Will Sherwood)
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Weasel Fighter Generation Squadrons Compete for 2026 Weapons Load Crew of the Year Title

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Jamiolkowski, 77th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, unstraps an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) after securing it to an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft during the 2026 20th Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Year competition at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 3, 2026. Jamiolkowski shows off his expertise in the annual contest by exhibiting a variety of technical aspects of munitions loading while under time constraints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Will Sherwood)
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Weasel Fighter Generation Squadrons Compete for 2026 Weapons Load Crew of the Year Title

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Colin Gauthier, 77th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, secures an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) to a weapons loading vehicle during the 2026 20th Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Year competition at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 3, 2026. The event showcases weapons loaders across the 20th Maintenance Group who have exhibited excellence via friendly head-to-head competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Will Sherwood)
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Weasel Fighter Generation Squadrons Compete for 2026 Weapons Load Crew of the Year Title

U.S. Air Force Airman Gavin Ashton, left, and Airman 1st Class Jacob Jamiolkowski, both 77th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew members, compete in the 2026 20th Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Year competition at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 3, 2026. Weapons loaders who participate in this competition demonstrate and hone their skills, boosting mission readiness and the ability to prepare aircraft for combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Will Sherwood)
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Weasel Fighter Generation Squadrons Compete for 2026 Weapons Load Crew of the Year Title

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Jamiolkowski, 77th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, left, wires a munition while Senior Airman Colin Gauthier, 77th FGS weapons load crew member, reviews a technical order during the 2026 20th Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Year competition at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 3, 2026. Through careful verification and precise execution, the competitors demonstrated the professionalism and technical craftsmanship that defines 20th FW performance standard throughout the contest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariana Tafur)
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Weasel Fighter Generation Squadrons Compete for 2026 Weapons Load Crew of the Year Title

U.S. Air Force Airman Bailey Schimpf, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares tools during the 2026 20th Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Year competition at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 3, 2026. Precision and strict adherence to technical standards during the munitions loading process ensures the mission readiness of 20th FW aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariana Tafur)
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Weasel Fighter Generation Squadrons Compete for 2026 Weapons Load Crew of the Year Title

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Oscar Fernandez, right, and Senior Airman Nicholas Robinson, both 55th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew members, work together to load an AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missile (HARM) onto a F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft during the 2026 20th Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Year competition at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 3, 2026. The contest reinforces the teamwork and coordination required to sustain lethal combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariana Tafur)
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Weasel Fighter Generation Squadrons Compete for 2026 Weapons Load Crew of the Year Title

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Oscar Fernandez, 55th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, guides Senior Airman Michael Kelly, 55th FGS weapons load crew member, as they load an AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missile (HARM) onto a F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft during the 2026 20th Fighter Wing Load Crew of the Year competition at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 3, 2026. Weapons load crew members rely on clear communication, strict adherence to technical guidance and precise execution to ensure aircraft are armed with munitions quickly and correctly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariana Tafur)
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Weasel Fighter Generation Squadrons Compete for 2026 Weapons Load Crew of the Year Title

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Stephanie Tewart, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, second from right, guides Airman Bailey Schimpf and Senior Airman Xzavier Sykes, both 79th FGS weapons load crew member, load an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) onto a F-16 Fighting Falcon during the 2026 20th Fighter Wing Annual Load Crew of the year competition at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 3, 2026. Events like load crew competitions build morale and reinforce the pride weapons load crew members take in delivering combat-ready aircraft for the 20th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariana Tafur)
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Weasel EOD, USC Sumter Softball Hit Home Run with Team-Building Exercise

20th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians and University of South Carolina Sumter Fire Ants softball team players and coaches pose for a group photo during an EOD team-building exercise for the USC Sumter softball squad at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Jan. 23, 2026. The team-building exercise was designed to put players through unfamiliar and stressful environments that pushed them to practice intra-team communication, build their resilience, and foster their camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Max J. Daigle)
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Weasel EOD, USC Sumter Softball Hit Home Run with Team-Building Exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Thomas Clark, an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron, briefs University of South Carolina Sumter Fire Ants softball team players on the mission of the 20 CES EOD flight during an EOD team-building exercise for the squad at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Jan. 23, 2026. The exercise served as an opportunity for the flight to introduce local students to the skills, equipment and purpose of Air Force EOD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sg. Max J. Daigle)
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Weasel EOD, USC Sumter Softball Hit Home Run with Team-Building Exercise

A University of South Carolina Sumter Fire Ants softball team player attaches an ammunition can acting as a simulated explosive device to a rope-and-pulley system during an explosive ordnance disposal team-building exercise for the USC Sumter softball squad at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Jan. 23, 2026. The team-building exercise was designed to put players through unfamiliar and stressful environments that pushed them to practice intra-team communication, build their resilience, and foster their camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Max J. Daigle)
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