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20th Medical Group

101116-F-8430J-001 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. - Colonel Dean B. Borsos is the commander of the 20th Medical Group at Shaw Air Force Base, SC. He leads the Group in providing health care services to 23,000 beneficiaries and supporting the missions of the 20th Fighter Wing, Headquarters 9th Air Force and associated units. The 20th Medical Group consists of four squadrons that train, educate and prepare 400 team members to deliver unsurpassed expeditionary health care anywhere, anytime. . (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Airman 1st Class Amber E. N. Jacobs (Released))

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Fuels

101105-F-4406D-071 Senior Airman Brandon Rhodes, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels lab technician, tests fuel for sediments. Tests are done every time a new truck load of fuel is received. It is important to test the fuel because sediments can clog fuel lines causing planes not to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman First Class Tabatha Duarte (Released))

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Fuels

101105-F-4406D-047 Senior Airman Brandon Rhodes, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels lab technician, removes a gallon of fuel for sediment testing. Tests are done every time a new truck load of fuel is received. It is important to test the fuel because sediments can clog fuel lines causing planes not to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman First Class Tabatha Duarte (Released))

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High Altitude Parachute Class

101102-F-4406D-059 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- Senior Airman Kelsey Buchholz, 20th Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace and operational physiologist technician, controls the altitude while Senior Airman Jeylyn Capdevilla, 20th Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace and operational physiologist technician, instructs students at the aerospace physiology building Nov. 2, 2010. The high altitude parachute class focuses on human performance at high altitudes and high stress levels. Students take this class before freefall school and as a refresher course every five years. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Tabatha L. Duarte(Released)

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High Altitude Parachute Class

101102-F-4406D-051 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- Airman 1st Class Jessica Brutschea, 20th Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace and operational physiologist, records the times, issues, how the issues were resolved and makes sure each student sits in their assigned seat at the aerospace physiology building Nov. 2, 2010. The high altitude parachute class focuses on human performance at high altitudes and high stress levels. Students take this class before freefall school and as a refresher course every five years. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Tabatha L. Duarte(Released)

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High Altitude Parachute Class

101102-F-4406D-049 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- Staff Sgt. Adam Tyler, 20th Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace and operational physiologist technician, operates the lock chamber at the aerospace physiology building Nov. 2, 2010. The high altitude parachute class focuses on human performance at high altitudes and high stress levels. Students take this class before freefall school and as a refresher course every five years. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Tabatha L. Duarte(Released)

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High Altitude Parachute Class

101102-F-4406D-014 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- Senior Airman Jeylyn Capdevilla, 20th Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace and operational physiologist technician, lectures the students about the physical effects of the high altitude chamber at the aerospace physiology building Nov. 2, 2010. The high altitude parachute class focuses on human performance at high altitudes and high stress levels. Students take this class before freefall school and as a refresher course every five years. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Tabatha L. Duarte(Released)

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20th OSS Air Traffic Control

101006-F-4406D-023 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- Airman 1st Class Dallon Gines, 20th Operational Support Squadron air traffic controller, trains Airman 1st Class Christopher Cochran, 20th OSS air traffic controller apprentice on the tower simulator Oct. 7, 2010. The TSS trains air traffic controller apprentices for live traffic. This is just one of the many training tools air traffic controllers use to stay up to par with their training requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Tabatha L. Duarte(Released)

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20th OSS Air Traffic Control

101006-F-4406D-020 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- Airman 1st Class Christopher Cochran, 20th Operational Support Squadron air traffic controller apprentice, watches the tower simulator system scan the simulated airfield Oct. 7, 2010, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The TSS trains air traffic controller apprentices for live traffic. This is just one of the many training tools air traffic controllers use to stay up to par with their training requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Tabatha L. Duarte(Released)

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20th OSS Air Traffic Control

101006-F-4406D-006 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- Airman 1st Class Dallon Gines, 20th Operational Support Squadron air traffic controller, searches the flightline for flocks of birds that may impact F-16's landing or taking off, Oct. 7, 2010, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Air traffic controllers insure the airfield stays safe for departing and landing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Tabatha L. Duarte(Released)

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RAPCON

101012-F-8430J-013 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. - Senior Airman Kenneth Small (right) assists Senior Airman Matthew De Young (left), 20th Operational Support Squadron radar approach control air traffic controller, during a training simulation at the RAPCON Squadron on Oct. 12, 2010. The air traffic controller career field is broken down into two parts: tower and radar, both work together to ensure that aircraft launch, fly and arrive safely. RAPCON's main mission is to work with larger distances and the planes that cannot be visually seen. Air traffic controllers go through extensive training since there is a 50 to 60 percent washout rate after technical school. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber E. N. Jacobs (Released))

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RAPCON

101012-F-8430J-008 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. - Senior Airman Kenneth Small (left) assists Senior Airman Matthew De Young (right), 20th Operational Support Squadron radar approach control air traffic controller, during a training simulation at RAPCON on Oct. 12, 2010. The air traffic controller career field is broken down into two parts: tower and radar, both work together to ensure that aircraft launch, fly and arrive safely. RAPCON's main mission is to work with larger distances and the planes that cannot be visually seen. Air traffic controllers go through extensive training since there is a 50 to 60 percent washout rate after technical school. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber E. N. Jacobs (Released))

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RAPCON

101012-F-8430J-007 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. - Senior Airman Kenneth Small (right) assists Senior Airman Matthew De Young (left), 20th Operational Support Squadron radar approach control air traffic controller, during a training simulation at RAPCON on Oct. 12, 2010. The air traffic controller career field is broken down into two parts: tower and radar, both work together to ensure that aircraft launch, fly and arrive safely. RAPCON's main mission is to work with larger distances and the planes that cannot be visually seen. Air traffic controllers go through extensive training since there is a 50 to 60 percent washout rate after technical school. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber E. N. Jacobs (Released))

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Weapons vs. Ammo

101004-F-4406D-014 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- (From left to right) Staff Sgt. Patrick Stehley, Staff Sgt. Brian Parker, Staff Sgt. Cari Gardner, Staff Sgt. Luanna Holley, Staff Sgt. Nathan DeGregory, Staff Sgt. Jonathan Farmer and Staff Sgt. Juan Borja, 20 Equipment Maintenance Squadron precision guided munitions crew chiefs, stand in front of a trailer of Air Intercept Missiles Oct. 4, 2010. The ammo shop plays a key role in ensuring missiles are built, pre-inspected and accounted for before they are loaded on trailers and delivered to the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Tabatha L. Duarte(Released)

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Weapons vs. Ammo

101004-F-4406D-008 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- Staff Sgt. Jonathan Farmer and Staff Sgt. Patrick Stehley, 20 Equipment Maintenance Squadron precision guided munitions crew chiefs, tighten the strap around the Air Intercept Missile-9X to secure it in place on a trailer Oct. 4, 2010. The ammo shop plays a key role in ensuring missiles are built, pre-inspected and accounted for before they are loaded on trailers and delivered to the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Tabatha L. Duarte(Released)

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Weapons vs. Ammo

101004-F-4406D-004 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- Staff Sgt. Brian Parker and Staff Sgt. Nathan DeGregory, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron precision guided munitions crew chiefs, secure an Air Intercept Missile-9X onto a trailer Oct. 4, 2010. The ammo shop plays a key role in ensuring missiles are built, pre-inspected and accounted for before they are loaded on trailers and delivered to the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Tabatha L. Duarte(Released)

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Haitian homes

A woman walks across the main refugee camp in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The 20th Medical Group were the first team to arrive in Haiti to support the New Horizons Haiti mission The 20th MDG Airmen set up a medical outreach at Saint-Marc, Haiti, about 60 miles north of Port-au-Prince during the two and a half week deployment. (Courtesy photo)

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Making do

This picture depicts the outdoor clinic the 20th Medical Group used for everyday operations. The 20th MDG were the first team to arrive in Haiti to support the New Horizons Haiti mission The 20th MDG Airmen set up a medical outreach at Saint-Marc, Haiti, about 60 miles north of Port-au-Prince during the two and a half week deployment. (Courtesy photo)

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Doctor care

Capt. Erin Winkler, 20th MDG pediatrician goes over paperwork with patients. The 20th Medical Group were the first team to arrive in Haiti to support the New Horizons Haiti mission The 20th MDG Airmen set up a medical outreach at Saint-Marc, Haiti, about 60 miles north of Port-au-Prince during the two and a half week deployment. (Courtesy photo)

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Waiting to be seen

Patients wait to be seen at the medical outreach setup by the 20th Medical Group. The 20th MDG were the first team to arrive in Haiti to support the New Horizons Haiti mission. The 20th MDG Airmen set up a medical outreach at Saint-Marc, Haiti, about 60 miles north of Port-au-Prince during the two and a half week deployment. (Courtesy photo)

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