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Practice like we play: Shaw, Sumter communities tackle active threat exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) prepare to enter an active threat exercise site at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 16, 2018. The SFS Airmen worked alongside off-base law enforcement and first responders to eliminate a simulated active threat and ensure the safety of the victims indoors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kelsey Tucker)

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Weasel of the Week — March 7, 2018

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cassidy Woody, 20th Fighter Wing (FW) Public Affairs broadcast journalist, center, is recognized as a Shaw “Weasel of the Week” by Col. Daniel Lasica, 20th FW commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Hoglund, 20th FW command chief, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 7, 2018. Woody led public affairs briefings for more than 3,500 Airmen and family members during 2017 and managed a public affairs team during the base’s first Poinsett Ready Weasel Adaptive Basing Exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Behind 20th SFS berets: partnerships

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Gamboa, 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) handler, stands in a bite suit while MWD Kato bites his arm and Staff Sgt. Eric Sweat, 20th SFS MWD handler, holds his other arm at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 27, 2018. Handlers and their MWDs train often to hone their skills in a variety of tasks, such as bite work and foreign substance detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Behind 20th SFS berets: partnerships

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 20th Security Forces Squadron prepare equipment before an active shooter exercise at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 28, 2018. The Airmen practiced scenarios under the guidance of trainers to prepare for real-world threats and improve team efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Behind 20th SFS berets: partnerships

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Security Forces Squadron begin their shift at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 26, 2018. The squadron’s defenders maintain security and safety operations 24/7 to protect Team Shaw members and base assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Behind 20th SFS berets: partnerships

Kato, 20th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD), runs toward a simulated suspect at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 27, 2018. MWDs are capable of a variety of tasks, such as helping defenders hold and escort suspects, and searching vehicles while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Behind 20th SFS berets

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Andrea Pearson, 20th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, gives a base visitor directions at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 13, 2018. Installation entry controllers assigned to the base’s Sumter Gate see more than 1,000 vehicles per day and provide a line of defense to protect installation security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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Shaw Airmen push through PT test

U.S. Airmen begin a timed 1.5 mile run at the track at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The run segment of the Air Force Fitness Assessment carries the most weight in the overall score, counting for 60 percent of the total. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Ingold)

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Shaw Airmen push through PT test

U.S. Airmen at the 20th Force Support Squadron main fitness center perform pushups while fitness assessment augmentees observe form at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The pushup tests Airman’s muscular conditioning by requiring repetitions of the bodyweight exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Ingold)

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Shaw Airmen push through PT test

U.S. Airmen at the 20th Force Support Squadron main fitness center wait for their fitness assessment to begin at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 12, 2018. The Air Force Fitness Assessment tests Airmen on their body composition, muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Ingold)

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Weasel of the Week — Feb. 14, 2018

U.S. Air Force Capt. Cortland Bobczynski, 20th Fighter Wing (FW) Judge Advocate office chief of administrative law, center, is recognized by Col. Daniel Lasica, 20th FW commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Johnny Grassi, 20th Medical Group superintendent, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 14, 2018. Bobczynski provided legal assistance to 431 Airmen, retirees and family members, as well as 524 deployers during 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Destinee Sweeney)

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CDC: supporting Air Force families

Meredith Yoder, 20th Force Support Squadron (FSS) program assistant, center, converses with children in her class during lunch at the 20th FSS Child Development Center at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 12, 2018. By building bonds with children in the classes, program assistants and leads foster learning and development in developmental domains such as language, social and motor skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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CDC: supporting Air Force families

Cheryl Champagne, 20th Force Support Squadron Child Development Center (CDC) program assistant, blows bubbles for children at the CDC at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 12, 2018. During activities, CDC program assistants and leads observe each child to provide feedback to parents, helping set goals and improve growth. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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CDC: supporting Air Force families

A Team Shaw child squeezes a dropper mixing food coloring and water during a lesson at the 20th Force Support Squadron Child Development Center at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 12, 2018. Program assistants tailor lessons to help children learn through play. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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MQ-9 mission arrives at Shaw

Approximately 400 Airmen are expected to arrive at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., in support of new MQ-9 Reaper group following Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson’s approval, Jan. 10, 2018. The group is expected to consist of MQ-9 pilots, sensor operators, intelligence specialists, squadron aircrew records teams and other support staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman BreeAnn Sachs)

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American flag end worldwide tour at Shaw

Gary Fowler, Sumter City Police Department emergency management coordinator, holds a flag presented by 20th Fighter Wing Airmen at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 2, 2018. Fowler took the flag to the new Sumter Police station and displayed it for visitors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Ingold)

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American flag ends worldwide tour at Shaw

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Cody Burgan, left, Allison Burkett and Esteban Cruz, Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid Airmen Leadership School flag detail team members, collect a flag at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 2, 2018. The team folded the flag in a retreat ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Ingold)

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American flag ends worldwide tour at Shaw

U.S. Airmen assigned to the Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid Airmen Leadership School salute a flag at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 3, 2018. The flag was presented to a representative of the Sumter City Police Department to demonstrate Shaw’s commitment to the Sumter community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Ingold)

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American flag ends worldwide tour at Shaw

U.S. Airmen assigned to the Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid Airmen Leadership School perform drill movements at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 3, 2018. The Airmen assembled a formation to perform a flag retreat ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Ingold)

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Family Advocacy works against teen dating violence

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in the United States. The 20th Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy Program scheduled events throughout the month to raise awareness of dating violence and encourage individuals to take action at home and in the community. Warning signs of dating violence can include extreme jealousy, efforts to isolate, cyber stalking and possessiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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