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SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Operation Christmas Child has been giving under-privileged children a more joyful Christmas since 1993. Shaw AFB adopted the program in 1994. "I would like to break the 500 mark this year for donated shoeboxes," said Hugh Wilson, young adult ministry coordinator at the Palmetto chapel. "We've gotten 400 in the past." Every shoebox includes the Christmas story translated into the child's native language. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)


Operation Christmas Child

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Operation Christmas Child has been giving under-privileged children a more joyful Christmas since 1993. Shaw AFB adopted the program in 1994. "I would like to break the 500 mark this year for donated shoeboxes," said Hugh Wilson, young adult ministry coordinator at the Palmetto chapel. "We've gotten 400 in the past." Every shoebox includes the Christmas story translated into the child's native language. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Emily Chilson)

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U.S. Air Force Major (Dr.) Danielle Cermak, 20th Medical Group chief of the medical staff, poses with her 2015 Paul W. Meyers award at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 13 2015. The award is given to the Air Force Medical Corps Officer who has made the most significant contribution to the continued good health of the men and women of the Air Force. Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III presented Cermak the award, for epitomizing patient-centered leadership, ensuring medical readiness, and population health with an unyielding focus on patient safety, provider currency, and practice innovation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado/Released)
The inside of the new medical facility undergoes construction at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 2, 2015. The building is designed to provide an efficient facility for 20th Medical Group staff and effective care for 31,000 eligible beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)
The courtyard in the new medical facility undergoes construction at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 2, 2015. Construction of the main building and ambulance shelter began October 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)
The new 20th Medical Group facility undergoes construction at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 2, 2015. Construction on the began October 2013, The main building is estimated to be completed and open for patrons in the Summer of 2016, and the ambulance shelter is estimated to be open May 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)
Flood waters completely submerge the area between the 20th Force Support Squadron Main Fitness Center and McElveen Information and Learning Center at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 4, 2015. South Carolina received record breaking rainfall, which brought more than 19 inches of rain and severe flooding to much of Shaw.
Jenyfer Johnson, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron hazardous material and waste manager, displays her breast cancer survivor tattoo, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 17, 2015. Johnson’s fight with cancer was assisted by her ability to find the positive moments in life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Bass/Released)
Jenyfer Johnson, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron hazardous material and waste manager, displays her “survivor” tattoo, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 17, 2015. Johnson is now in remission after battling breast cancer in 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Bass/Released)
Team Shaw's staff sergeant selects gather for a group photo at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 21, 2015. Out of the 39,260 senior airmen that were eligible, Air Force officials selected 13,269 for promotion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Cossaboom/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bin Ma, 20th Comptroller Squadron financial services technician, works after hours reviewing finances for Airmen at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 31, 2015. Ma is applying to commission in the Medical Service Corps for a position in hospital administration which is in charge of resources, personnel or money, to keep clinics running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Cossaboom/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bin Ma, 20th Comptroller Squadron financial services technician, holds his letter from president Barak Obama congratulating him on becoming a citizen of the United States, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 31, 2015. Ma arrived in the United States seven years ago from Muhan, China, and received his U.S. citizenship in January 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bin Ma, 20th Comptroller Squadron financial services technician, speaks with his parents through a video chat in his dorm room at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 2, 2015. Ma is hoping to soon visit his parents in China who he hasn’t seen in seven years and is anticipating bringing them to America as U.S. citizens in a few years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Diana M. Cossaboom/Released)
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Steven Freeman, 20th Fighter Wing occupational safety technician, smiles while conversing about his time in service, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 11, 2015. Freeman joined the Air Force right out of high school from Copperas Cove, Texas., in January 2001, after a persuasive conversation from his retired Army father. After more than 14 years, and four deployments, he plans on continuing his career in the Air Force for as long as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jensen Stidham/Released)