Former U.S. Air Force Capt. John Shinto looks into
Former U.S. Air Force Capt. John Shinto looks into the cockpit of an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 16, 2014. Shinto served at Shaw for two years, 1967-1969, as a dentist during his m... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class, Michael and Diana
U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class, Michael and Diana Cossaboom, 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs photojournalists, walk across a bridge at Swan Lake and Iris Gardens near Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 19, 2014.... More
Boots to Business helps entrepreneurs
Boots to Business is a free, two-day workshop designed to teach separating or retired military members and their spouses how to start their own business. Offered by The Small Business Association and Syracuse ... More
Addison Johnson, wife of Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham,
Addison Johnson, wife of Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham, watches a “Fitness on Request” video while practicing yoga at the fitness center, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 1, 2013. Johnson tried “Fitness on Req... More
Air Force implements new program for retiring service members
Transition GPS, formerly known as TAP, is a new, five part program to assist newly retired and retiring U.S. service members transition into a civilian lifestyle. The program is a result of the Veterans Opport... More
Shaw airmen talk resiliency
U.S. Air Force airmen sit in the base theater during a Comprehensive Airmen Fitness Week briefing, on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 2, 2013. Airmen listened to testimonies and watched videos of hardship and r... More
U.S. Air Force airmen and community members watch a
U.S. Air Force airmen and community members watch a nativity scene being set up outside Palmetto Chapel, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 12, 2013. The nativity scene was being put up at the chapel after previou... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Yassu, 20th Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Yassu, 20th Maintenance Group first sergeant, displays his Military Citizen of the Year award on his desk, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 14, 2014. The award is given out by th... More
Airmen learn about special duties
[From left] U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Trammell, 20th Contracting Squadron contingency contract officer, speaks with Master Sgt. Phillip Davey and Master Sgt. Michael Burchfield, 337th Recruiting Squadron ... More
The 20th Maintenance Group hosted a weapons load crew
The 20th Maintenance Group hosted a weapons load crew of the year competition at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 18, 2014. Three teams from each fighter squadron loaded munitions on an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon d... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Taylor Tally, 55th Fighter Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. Taylor Tally, 55th Fighter Squadron pilot, holds his helmet while performing pre-flight checks in an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon during Operational Readiness Exercise Weasel Victory 14-06 at Sha... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Kelly, 20th Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Kelly, 20th Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program manager, uses a microscope and monitor to view a circuit board to determine its damage at Shaw Air Force Base... More
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members from Shaw Air Force
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members from Shaw Air Force Base, prepare to perform a 21-gun salute during a Memorial Day ceremony at Buford Mabry Park, Sumter, S.C., May 26, 2014. More than 150 people gathered tog... More
U.S. Air Force Col. James McCune, 495th Fighter Group
U.S. Air Force Col. James McCune, 495th Fighter Group commander, stands in front of his jet after the 495th FG change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 20, 2014. McCune took command of the ... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 20th Maintenance
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 20th Maintenance Group, touches an original aircraft maintenance badge at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 9, 2015. Lt. Col. Kyle Clement, 20th MXG deputy commander, purch... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trinity Diaz, 20th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trinity Diaz, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron engine specialist, takes a panel off an F-16CM Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 13, 2015. Diaz worked to repair th... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kyle Clement, 20th Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kyle Clement, 20th Maintenance Group deputy commander, stands in front of his vintage U.S. military uniform collection at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 9, 2015. Collecting for more tha... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class, Michael and Diana
U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class, Michael and Diana Cossaboom, 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs photojournalists, pose for a photo at Swan Lake and Iris Gardens near Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 19, 2014. The... More
Addison Johnson, wife of Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham,
Addison Johnson, wife of Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham, watches a “Fitness on Request” video while practicing yoga at the fitness center, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 1, 2013. The new program at the fitnes... More
A nativity scene is displayed in front of Palmetto
A nativity scene is displayed in front of Palmetto Chapel, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 12, 2013. The scene was set up by a group of volunteers. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham/Released)
An F-16CJ Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 55th
An F-16CJ Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron, throws up “shooters,” his squadron call sign, during Operational Readiness Exercise Weasel Victory 14-06 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Kelly, 20th Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Kelly, 20th Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program manager, uses a microscope and monitor to view a circuit board to determine its damage at Shaw Air Force Base... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon pilot assigned
A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron prepares to taxi onto the runway at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 13, 2015. Pilots flew several day and night sorties as par... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class, Michael and Diana
U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class, Michael and Diana Cossaboom, 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs photojournalists, hold hands at Swan Lake and Iris Gardens near Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 19, 2014. The Cossa... More
Addison Johnson, wife of Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham,
Addison Johnson, wife of Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham, watches a “Fitness on Request” video while practicing yoga at the fitness center, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 1, 2013. Johnson raises her arms while... More
A line of cars wait for traffic to move in front of
A line of cars wait for traffic to move in front of Shaw Heights Elementary School at Shaw Air Force Base, Aug. 19, 2013. Over 1,000 students attended school between both schools on base, Shaw Heights and High... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Hafner III, 20th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Hafner III, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, takes a drop measurement of a fan rotor shaft on an F110-General Electric-129 engine during Op... More
An 20th Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement
An 20th Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program technician uses a soldering gun to direct a broken piece on a circuit board at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 20, 2014. The three AFREP technicians... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Edwin Watkins, 20th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Edwin Watkins, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tactical aircraft maintainer, inspects the intake of an F-16CM Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 13, 2015. While perf... More
Addison Johnson, wife of Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham,
Addison Johnson, wife of Airman 1st Class Jensen Stidham, watches a “Fitness on Request” video while exercising at the fitness center, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 1, 2013. The new program at the fitness cen... More
A child steps off of a school bus on his first day
A child steps off of a school bus on his first day of school at Shaw Heights Elementary School, Shaw Air Force Base Aug. 19, 2013. Over 300 children on base ride a bus to and from Shaw Heights and High Hills El... More
An F-16CJ Fighting Falcon takes off from the runway
An F-16CJ Fighting Falcon takes off from the runway during Operational Readiness Exercise Weasel Victory 14-06 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 5, 2014. Several F-16s flew sorties during the exercise to demons... More
(From left) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Scott Williams,
(From left) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Scott Williams, Tech Sgt. Michael Kelly and Staff Sgt. Laverne Borst, 20th Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program technicians, stand in their work environme... More
(From left) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Edwin Watkins
(From left) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Edwin Watkins and Brandon Frazier, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tactical aircraft maintainers, inspect the exhaust of an F-16CM Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Bas... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Steven Gillis, 20th Civil
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Steven Gillis, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy-duty equipment operator, operates a steam roller during Operational Readiness Exercise Weasel Victory 14-06 at Shaw Air Force Base,... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 20th Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 20th Maintenance Group, walk away from F-16CM Fighting Falcons after performing last-minute weapons checks at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 14, 2015. Before flight, tact... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Taylor Tally, 55th Fighter Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. Taylor Tally, 55th Fighter Squadron pilot, holds his helmet while performing pre-flight checks in an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon during Operational Readiness Exercise Weasel Victory 14-06 at Sha... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 20th Maintenance
U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 20th Maintenance Group, walk away from F-16CM Fighting Falcons after performing last-minute weapons checks at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 14, 2015. Before flight, tact... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ethan Edmisten, 20th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ethan Edmisten, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated tactical aircraft maintainer assigned to the 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, renders a salute as a pilot taxis... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon takes off at
A U.S. Air Force F-16CM Fighting Falcon takes off at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 15, 2015. Pilots flew several day and night sorties as part of a five-day surge to keep the readiness and capability of the 2... More
U.S. Air Force Airman Tyler Wright, 20th Component
U.S. Air Force Airman Tyler Wright, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, inspects the lower outer fan duct on an F110-General Electric-129 jet engine during an operational readin... More
A U.S. Air Force tactical aircraft maintainer assigned
A U.S. Air Force tactical aircraft maintainer assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals an F-16CM Fighting Falcon during hot pit refueling at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 15, 2015. Tactica... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathan Pulaski, 20th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathan Pulaski, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron avionics intermediate shop team member, conducts a performance and accountability report sweep during Operational Readiness ... More
An F-16CJ Fighting Falcon takes off from the runway
An F-16CJ Fighting Falcon takes off from the runway during Operational Readiness Exercise Weasel Victory 14-06 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 5, 2014. Several F-16s flew sorties during the exercise to demons... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Taylor Tally, 55th Fighter Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. Taylor Tally, 55th Fighter Squadron pilot, sits in an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon before taxiing out to the runway during an Operational Readiness Exercise Weasel Victory 14-06 at Shaw Air Force... More