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

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kaleb Mctier, 20th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Kalo simulate sweeping a combat area for ordnance during exercise Sentinel Seed 24-1 at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range in Sumter, S.C., Dec. 6, 2024. SS 24-1 exercised a wide breadth of 20th SFS capabilities and was designed to reinforce and validate their annual training plan, strengthening the combat readiness of the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Strengthening Community Relationships: Military Appreciation Pic

U.S. Airmen assigned to Shaw Air Force Base pose for a photo during the annual Military Appreciation Picnic at Shaw AFB S.C., Nov. 1, 2024. The Military Appreciation Picnic is hosted by the GSCC Military Affairs Committee, which works with the Shaw-Sumter Community Council as advocates for military needs in order to remove obstacles and ensure the success and longevity of Shaw AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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Strengthening Community Relationships: Military Appreciation Pic

Local community business members pose for a photo during the annual Military Appreciation Picnic at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 1, 2024. The Military Appreciation Picnic is hosted by the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, with the intent to engage the military and business communities of the Greater Sumter area to develop strategic relationships and mutual support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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Strengthening Community Relationships: Military Appreciation Pic

From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Scott Martin, 20th Security Forces Combat Arms Training and Maintenance noncommissioned officer in charge, along with Staff Sgt. Jacob Williams, Senior Airman Sean McLintock and Staff Sgt. Winston Tomlinson, all 20th SFS CATM instructors, pose for a photo during the annual Military Appreciation Picnic at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 1, 2024. The Military Appreciation Picnic is hosted by the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, with the intent to engage the military and business communities of the Greater Sumter area to develop strategic relationships and mutual support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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Strengthening Community Relationships: Military Appreciation Pic

From left, U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Holden Johnson, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron installation management flight commander and 1st Lt. Rohan Thomas, 20th CES requirements optimization officer in charge, pose for a photo during the annual Military Appreciation Picnic at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 1, 2024. The Military Appreciation Picnic is hosted by the GSCC Military Affairs Committee, which works with the Shaw-Sumter Community Council as advocates for military needs in order to remove obstacles and ensure the success and longevity of Shaw AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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Strengthening Community Relationships: Military Appreciation Pic

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Saint Brookshier, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare sensor apprentice, goes down the serving line during the annual Military Appreciation Picnic at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 1, 2024. Businesses from the community donated products and services via giveaways and a complimentary meal to show their support to service members, strengthening community relationships with the Sumter populace and Shaw AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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Strengthening Community Relationships: Military Appreciation Pic

From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nal’e Jones, 20th Force Support Squadron military marketing assistant and Derrick Rhems, 20th FSS marketing and promotions director, pose during the annual Military Appreciation Picnic at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 1, 2024. The Military Appreciation Picnic is hosted by the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, with the intent to engage the military and business communities of the Greater Sumter area to develop strategic relationships and mutual support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger)

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