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Restoring history: Airmen and veterans unite to revive T-33 Shoo

“Buddy” poppies are presented for guests during a Veterans Day and T-33 Shooting Star dedication ceremony at the Lee County Veterans Museum, Bishopville, S.C., Nov. 11, 2024. The poppies represent the sacrifice of service members in defense of their nation and are distributed to honor their contributions to the United States and its people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Restoring history: Airmen and veterans unite to revive T-33 Shoo

A newly refurbished U.S. Air Force T-33 Shooting Star is displayed at the Lee County Veterans Museum, Bishopville, S.C., Nov. 11, 2024. The T-33 was originally designed for training pilots and was flown by the U.S. Air Force from 1948 to the early 1980s. The T-33 continues to embody Air Force excellence and readiness as a display model at the LCVM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Restoring history: Airmen and veterans unite to revive T-33 Shoo

A team of U.S. Airmen assigned to Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. and retired veterans work to restore a model T-33 Shooting Star at the Lee County Veterans Museum, Bishopville, S.C., Oct. 15, 2023. Active duty Airmen worked closely with retired veterans, building relationships and bridging the gap between the rich legacy of the U.S. armed forces and the future. (Courtesy photo by Zack Mendlin)

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Restoring history: Airmen and veterans unite to revive T-33 Shoo

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Patrick Lewis, 20th Maintenance Group product improvement manager, poses for a photo at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 13, 2024. Lewis worked as a liaison between the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 3096 in Bishopville, S.C., and the 20th MXG, coordinating the Airmen, resources and tools required to support a T-33 Shooting Star restoration project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Restoring history: Airmen and veterans unite to revive T-33 Shoo

Chris McCormick, Veterans of Foreign Wars post 3096 commander, poses for a photo at the Lee County Veterans Museum, Bishopville, S.C., Nov. 11, 2024. As the VFW post commander, McCormick works to advocate for and foster camaraderie among U.S. veterans of overseas conflicts, serving veterans, the military and his community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Restoring history: Airmen and veterans unite to revive T-33 Shoo

Retired veterans and U.S. Airmen assigned to Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. pose for a photo with a model T-33 Shooting Star at the Lee County Veterans Museum, Bishopville, S.C., Nov. 11, 2024. The veterans and Airmen completed work on the T-33, overcoming weather and a global pandemic, ultimately preserving a relic of Air Force history for future generations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Restoring history: Airmen and veterans unite to revive T-33 Shoo

U.S. Airmen assigned to Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. congregate with retired veterans and families during a Veterans Day and T-33 Shooting Star dedication ceremony at the Lee County Veterans Museum, Bishopville, S.C., Nov. 11, 2024. The joint ceremony honored veterans who have served in the military and celebrated the restoration of the T-33, memorializing those who have sacrificed for their country and reflecting on the legacy of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Restoring history: Airmen and veterans unite to revive T-33 Shoo

Veteran hats rest on a table during a Veterans Day and T-33 Shooting Star dedication ceremony at the Lee County Veterans Museum, Bishopville, S.C., Nov. 11, 2024. The museum acts as a meeting place for veterans, active duty service members and the local community to foster relationships and preserve the legacy of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Restoring history: Airmen and veterans unite to revive T-33 Shoo

George Roberts, Veterans of Foreign Wars member and T-33 Shooting Star restoration project lead, speaks during a Veterans Day and T-33 dedication ceremony at the Lee County Veterans Museum, Bishopville, S.C., Nov. 11, 2024. Roberts led a team of veterans and active duty Airmen assigned to Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., to restore a model T-33, preserving a piece of Air Force history for veterans, the community and future generations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Restoring history: Airmen and veterans unite to revive T-33 Shoo

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Micah Bowron, 20th Maintenance Group deputy commander, speaks during a Veterans Day and T-33 Shooting Star dedication ceremony at the Lee County Veterans Museum, Bishopville, S.C., Nov. 11, 2024. Bowron spoke on the importance of building relationships between retired veterans and active duty Airmen to preserve the legacy and heritage of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Restoring history: Airmen and veterans unite to revive T-33 Shoo

A detail of ceremonial guardsmen assigned to Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. prepare to present the colors during a Veterans Day and T-33 Shooting Star dedication ceremony at the Lee County Veterans Museum, Bishopville, S.C., Nov. 11, 2024. The Shaw AFB honor guard is responsible for providing ceremonial honors, honoring military heritage and embodying the personal and professional excellence of the service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Restoring history: Airmen and veterans unite to revive T-33 Shoo

A model of a U.S. Navy Vought F4U Corsair hangs in the Lee County Veterans Museum during a Veterans Day and T-33 Shooting Star dedication ceremony at Bishopville, S.C., Nov. 11, 2024. The joint event provided an opportunity for veterans, active duty service members and the local community to gather, share experiences and reflect on the legacy of military service and those who sacrificed in defense of their nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Base Well 3 back in action: New system safeguards Shaw’s water

A team of contractors install a new base well water treatment system at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 8, 2024. The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron helped facilitate the installment of the system to filter and reduce the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, below regulatory levels set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Base Well 3 back in action: New system safeguards Shaw’s water

A team of contractors deposit soil into a site of an upgraded drinking water well at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 9, 2024. The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental team and the Air Force Civil Engineer Center work closely with various regulatory agencies to meet and exceed environmental safety standards, safeguarding public health for the base and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Base Well 3 back in action: New system safeguards Shaw’s water

Nick Muszynski, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron installation management chief, left, briefs U.S. Air Force Col. Hugh Walker, 20th Fighter Wing deputy commander, on the details of a base well and its new water treatment system at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 9, 2024. The installation of the treatment system is part of a larger effort to control and remove the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances from the groundwater in order to safeguard public health for base personnel and the surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)Nick Muszynski, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron installation management chief, left, briefs U.S. Air Force Col. Hugh Walker, 20th Fighter Wing deputy commander, on the details of a base well and its new water treatment system at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 9, 2024. The installation of the treatment system is part of a larger effort to control and remove the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances from the groundwater in order to safeguard public health for base personnel and the surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Base Well 3 back in action: New system safeguards Shaw’s water

A team of contractors unwrap new systems and equipment for a drinking water well at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 12, 2024. The new filtration system will allow Shaw to continue providing clean water that meets the strictest regulatory requirements, increasing the dependability and resiliency of the entire water system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Base Well 3 back in action: New system safeguards Shaw’s water

A contractor assembles new water treatment equipment for a well at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 12, 2024. The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron and the Air Force Civil Engineer Center work closely with various agencies, including the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, to monitor and control the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the groundwater, safeguarding the health and safety of the installation and the surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Base Well 3 back in action: New system safeguards Shaw’s water

A crane prepares to lift water treatment equipment into a drinking water well facility at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 12, 2024. The well is capable of delivering 500 gallons of water per minute, and installing the filtration system will bring the well back online to provide base members with clean and safe drinking water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Base Well 3 back in action: New system safeguards Shaw’s water

A team of contractors guide new water treatment equipment into a well facility at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 12, 2024. The ion exchange resin system filters perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances by capturing and binding their molecules onto small resin beads, which are designed to last three to five years before needing to be replaced. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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Base Well 3 back in action: New system safeguards Shaw’s water

A contractor prepares to excavate soil to install a new filtration system for a drinking water well at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 8, 2024. The base drinking water well working group, composed of members from the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental department and 20th Medical Group bioenvironmental engineers, works to determine levels of chemical substances near base wells and administer solutions as necessary to ensure safe water for base personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steven Cardo)

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