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  • Military leaders pledge ‘Tenant Bill of Rights,’ other reforms to address substandard military housing

    The civilian and military leaders of the Air Force, Navy, Marines and Army attempted to convince skeptical senators that they are working aggressively – and effectively – to correct poorly maintained military housing that has left some homes coated in mold, infested with rodents and with other problems affecting health and safety, March 8.“Our
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Griswold, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team electrical and environmental systems craftsman, hand a sticker to a child on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 3, 2019.

    F-16 VDT completes heritage training

    Members of the Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demonstration Team attended the 2019 Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 26 to March 4.
  • Earnestine Todd, 20th Force Support Squadron Child Development Center (CDC) cook, prepares lunch for the children enrolled at the CDC, March 8, 2019.

    A child’s home away from home – Part 2

    In-depth interviews, background checks and extensive training is only the beginning of what goes into the detailed care the 20th Force Support Squadron Child Development Center offers for each enrolled child. The CDC strives not only to provide a safe and nurturing environment which promotes the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children, but to also provide diverse, nutritional meals to help boost their development in every aspect.
  • Amy Roberts, 20th Force Support Squadron Child Development Center (CDC) caregiver, plays with the infants in her care at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 25, 2019.

    A child’s home away from home – Part 1

    Dropping off a child at daycare can be bittersweet, but knowing the child is safe and well taken care of while at work can be comforting. The 20th Force Support Squadron Child Development Center mission is to assist Department of Defense military and civilian personnel with balancing the competing demands of working and accomplishing the DOD mission by helping raise their children.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Nunez, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 77th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, secures an AIM-9X Sidewinder on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Load Crew of the Year competition at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 1, 2019.

    Gamblers, Tigers compete for year’s best load crew

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron participated in the annual Load Crew of the Year competition, March 1. The load crews assigned to the 77th and 79th Aircraft Maintenance Units loaded munitions onto F-16 Fighting Falcons, underwent uniform and toolbox inspections, and completed a written test based on career knowledge.
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Cheryl Lockhart, 20th Medical Group chief nurse, is the recipient of the 2018 Air Force Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award, Feb. 20, 2019.

    20th MDG Airmen named 2018's “best in the Air Force”

    Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force surgeon general, named two 20th Medical Group Airmen as the “best in the Air Force” for the 2018 Air Force Medical Service awards, Feb. 20. The AFMS awards program recognizes the top Air Force medics out of more than 24,000 Airmen across 76 military treatment facilities worldwide.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Terry, 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) handler, and Tank, 20th SFS MWD, practice basic obedience commands at Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), S.C., Feb. 4, 2019.

    From pupper to power

    Litters of German Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd and Belgian Malinois puppies are sorted and placed into different training categories at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. These puppies will soon be highly-trained military working dogs, stationed all over the world to work with different handlers, military branches and units, and protect the Americans they serve as well as the United States.
  • The final seven Team Shaw members in the raffle to win a free car wait in order to try their car key during a Smile Campaign car giveaway wrap-up party at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 31, 2019.

    20th FSS car giveaway ends

    The 20th Force Support Squadron Smile Campaign team hosted a money and car giveaway Jan. 1 – 31, and the winner of the car was announced on the last day.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman BrieAnna Stillman, 20th Fighter Wing photojournalist, posses for a picture with her equipment at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 25, 2019.

    Airmen behind the lens

    Many people see photos and videos of maintainers working, jets flying and Airmen throughout the Air Force serving their country, but who are the Airmen behind the lens?
  • Resilience is displayed through a person’s mental strength, physical strength, social networks and spirituality.

    Finding a purpose

    Everyone goes through hard times throughout their life. Whether it be the death of a loved one, financial issues or an internal struggle, there are ways to get through troubling times.
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