Fighting Falcon fueling
FILE PHOTO -- An F-16 pilot keeps his Fighting Falcon steady during an aerial refueling from a KC-135R Stratotanker of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Clearly visible is the refueling boom and tail section of the KC-135R as fuel is transferred to the F-16. The fighter is assigned to the 78th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw AFB, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greg L. Davis.)
Fuel test
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Airman 1st Class Johnnie Chellberg, a fuel systems specialist with the 20th Component Repair Squadron, tests the aerial refueling receptacle of an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon. The receptacle is on the aircrafts' spine and allows the jet to air refuel to extend its mission length. Chellberg, along with many others, is preparing the base's jets for missions associated with Operational Readiness Exercise Sea Lion 02-01, held here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Greg L. Davis)
Gernert
OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM -- Maj. Dan Gernert, an F-16CJ aircraft pilot deployed from the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, SC, to the 363rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, adjusts his oxygen mask prior to taking off for a mission on March 27, 2003. Aircraft move around the clock to support Operation Iraqi Freedom at a forward deployed location in southwest Asia. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime ofSaddam Hussein. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Hannen)
Ayers
OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM -- Capt. Matt Ayres, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing, grabs several American flags while preparing to take off for a mission from a forward-deployed location in Southwest Asia on March 27. Ayers is deployed from the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Hannen)
Ayers
OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM -- Capt. Matt Ayres, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing, prepares for takeoff before a mission from a forward-deployed location in Southwest Asia on March 27. Ayres is deployed from the 77th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Aircraft move around the clock to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Hannen)
Heading home
INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- An F-16CJ Fighting Falcon pilot with the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares for his final takeoff from here. He and other airmen are returning home to Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. after supporting Operation Northern Watch for several years. Aircraft flew their last ONW mission March 17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Thompson)
Sea Lion 04-02
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron here prepares for a flying mission during exercise Sea Lion 04-02 on Oct. 30. Sea Lion 04-02 is an operational readiness exercise being conducted here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Paul Holcomb)
Air Force receives last F-16 Falcon
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Brig. Gen. Jeff Riemer delivers the last new Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon here March 18. General Riemer, who was the System Program Office director when the contract for F-16s was awarded, flew the Falcon from the Lockheed Martin plant in Forth Worth. While Lockheed will continue to produce F-16s for international coalition partners, this aircraft is the last of 2,231 F-16s produced for the Air Force. The first delivery was in 1978. General Riemer is now the director of operations at the Air Force Materiel Command headquarters here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Josef E. Cole III)
Air Force receives last F-16 Falcon
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Brig. Gen. Jeff Riemer climbs down from the cockpit of the last new Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon shortly after flying it here from the Lockheed Martin plant in Fort Worth on March 18. General Riemer was the System Program Office director when the contract for F-16s was awarded. While Lockheed will continue to produce F-16s for international coalition partners, this aircraft is the last of 2,231 F-16s produced for the Air Force. The first delivery was in 1978. General Riemer is now the director of operations at the Air Force Materiel Command headquarters here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Josef E. Cole III)
Shaw F-16s intercept shuttle airspace violater
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Senior Airmen Stephen Yarbrough (left) and Mark Main sign in an F-16 Fighting Falcon after returning from Cape Canaveral, Fla., following the July 26 launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery. The jet was one of six F-16s from here protecting the airspace around the launch site. The Airmen are crew chiefs with the 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Susan Penning)
Dynamic Weasel
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AFPN) -- Capt. Ryan Haden climbs down from his A-10 Thunderbolt II after flying a mission in support of Operation Dynamic Weasel. The operation is a multi-aircraft exercise imitating combat operations currently taking place in Southeast Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt James Arrowood)
Shaw hosts Operation Iron Thunder
Capt. Ben Russo, 77th Fighter Squadron pilot, shakes hands with Staff Sgt. Jake Kempel, 77th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, prior to taking off Tuesday in support of Operation Iron Thunder. (U.S. AIr Force Photo/Senior Airman John Gordinier)
Shaw hosts Operation Iron Thunder
Senior Airman Vernon Russell, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom, prepares a KC-135 for departure Tuesday on Shaw's flightline. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman John Gordinier) 
Serving in Balad
BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq -- Lt Col. Chris "Crash" Ashby, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing chief of safety, sits in an F-16 and goes over his checklist one more time before departing Jan. 29 on a combat mission over Iraq. Colonel Ashby is the 20th Fighter Wing chief of safety at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. He is currently serving a 120-day deployment in Iraq. (U. S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)
Thunderbolt row
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AFPN) -- A-10 Thunderbolt IIs shut their engines off after a mission in support of Operation Dynamic Weasel. The exercise is a multi-aircraft exercise simulating combat operations in Southeast Asia. The aircraft are from the 23rd Fighter Group at Pope Air Force Base, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Bevier)
55th deploy
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Pilots assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron step to their F-16's in preparation for take-off in support of Operation Combat Hammer, May 9. Combat Hammer is an exercise evaluation that allows the squadron to be operationally assessed on the effectiveness and suitability of weapons and weapons systems in several different tactical scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Bevier)
55th deploy
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Lt. Col. Miles "Quatro" Demayo, 55th Fighter Squadron commander, shakes hands with Staff Sgt. Brett Johnson, 55th Fighter Squadron crew chief, before closing the canopy of the F-16 May 9. The 55th Fighter Squadron and 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit are deploying 16 jets and 172 Airmen to Hill AFB, Utah, for Operation Combat Hammer. Combat Hammer is an exercise evaluation that allows the squadron to be operationally assessed on the effectiveness and suitability of weapons and weapons systems in several different tactical scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Bevier)
Shaw F-16s return
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- Ground crews recover and prepare to shut down 55th Fighter Squadron F-16s at Shaw AFB after returning from another local training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Bevier)
Ready for flight
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, SC - A 20th Fighter Wing pilot prepares an F-16 fighter jet for take-off during a training mission marking the 50,000th sortie flown in support of Operation Noble Eagle June 30. The ONE mission is to protect the homeland from air threats, and if necessary, eliminate threats that endanger the public or critical infrastructure in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Henry Hoegen) 
red flag
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- F-16 pilot Capt. Damien Ludwick, 55th Fighter Squadron, Shaw AFB, S.C., checks his helmet and flying gear before a sortie here Jan. 29 for RED FLAG 09-2. RED FLAG is a multinational exercise providing a realistic environment to practice combat, and has been proven to increase effectiveness and survival of pilots in wartime. (USAF Photo by 2nd Lt Noelle Caldwell) Released 
red flag
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- F-16 pilot Lt. Col. David Bottomlee, 79th Fighter Squadron, Shaw AFB, S.C., dons his anti-g suit and parachute harness before a sortie here Jan. 29 during RED FLAG 09-2. (USAF Photo by 2nd Lt Noelle Caldwell) Released 
suds
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- Airman 1st Class Richard Poynter, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, cleans landing gear on an F-16 in the Wash Rack Feb. 10. Six maintenance group CGOs and four Airmen spent about three hours washing the F-16 together. (U.S. Air Force photo/SSgt Holly Brown)
suds
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- Six maintenance group CGOs and four Airmen spent about three hours washing an F-16 in the Wash Rack Feb. 10. The CGOs don't normally wash jets, they took the day to get an insider's perspective on a task that maintenance Airmen would normally do. F-16s are washed every 60 days to keep them mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/SSgt Holly Brown)
suds
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- (From left) Airman Pedro Marmol, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; 1st Lt. Shawn Herrmann, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron and 2nd Lt. Christopher Clark, 20th AMXS, scrub an F-16 in the Wash Rack Feb. 10. Six maintenance group CGOs and four Airmen spent about three hours washing the F-16 together. (U.S. Air Force photo/SSgt Holly Brown)
suds
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- Six maintenance group CGOs and four Airmen spent about three hours washing an F-16 in the Wash Rack Feb. 10. The CGOs don't normally wash jets, they took the day to get an insider's perspective on a task that maintenance Airmen would normally do. F-16s are washed every 60 days to keep them mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/SSgt Holly Brown)
suds
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- Airman Pedro Marmol, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, peels protective tape off an F-16, following a three-hour wash in the Wash Rack Feb. 10. Six maintenance group CGOs and four Airmen washed the F-16, which are washed every 60 days to keep them mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/SSgt Holly Brown)
suds
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- Six maintenance group CGOs and four Airmen spent about three hours washing an F-16 in the Wash Rack Feb. 10. The CGOs don't normally wash jets, they took the day to get an insider's perspective on a task that maintenance Airmen would normally do. F-16s are washed every 60 days to keep them mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/SSgt Holly Brown)
suds
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- Capt. Scott Hall, 20th Maintenance Operations Squadron and Capt. Joshua Wennrich, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, scrub down an F-16 in the Wash Rack Feb. 10. Six maintenance group CGOs and four Airmen spent about three hours washing the F-16. The F-16s are washed every 60 days to keep them mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/SSgt Holly Brown)
CAP C-17 flight
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-Civil Air Patrol cadet Calvin Anstey takes an incentive flight with other CAP cadets on a C-17 GlobeMaster III July 1, 2009. CAP cadets toured Shaw AFB and took an incentive ride on a C-17 from Charleston AFB.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matt Davis)
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-Captain Ryan Daugherty, 16th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot, speaks to South Carolina Civil Air Patrol cadets on the capabilities of the C-17 aircraft July 1, 2009. CAP cadets toured Shaw AFB and took an incentive ride on a C-17 from Charleston AFB.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matt Davis)
100817-F-6593P-015 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Captain David Antonio, 77th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot, runs through his checklist in the cockpit of his jet before his first deployment in support of Operation Noble Eagle August 17, 2010. ONE provides homeland security and support defending the U.S. from threats and outside and within our borders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Daniel Phelps)
Ready to rollSenior Airman Jason Carey gives a "thumbs up" to F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot Capt. William Weston Feb. 24, 2011, during a Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Airman Carey is a crew chief assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Captain Weston is assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Senior Airman Michael Fetterly and Airman 1st Class Brian Porter, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialists, performs pre-flight maintenance on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Red Flag 11-3, March 2. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is hosted north of Las Vegas on the Nevada Test and Training Range.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster)
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Senior Airman Gerry Escalona, 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load member, prepares his team?s tool box before competing in a weapons load competition here July 8, 2011. The 20th Fighter Wing weapons standardization unit held their quarterly weapons load crew of the quarter competition. The competition brings together weapons load crew members from all three fighter squadrons at Shaw to compete against each other to show who is the best. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston)(Released)
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- A 77th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load member, prepares an air-to-air sidewinder missile to be mounted on an F-16 during a weapons load competition here July 8, 2011. The 20th Fighter Wing weapons standardization held their quarterly weapons load crew of the quarter competition. The competition brings together weapons load crew members from all three fighter squadrons at Shaw to compete against each other to show who is the best. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston)(Released)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Sacchetti, 20th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, aims the radar gun to enforce speeding regulations at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 12, 2011. The 20th SFS provide and enforce protection for Airmen of Shaw and its assets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tabatha L. Duarte) (Released)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Sacchetti, 20th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, pulls over another Airman at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., to enforce regulations, such as speed limit and seatbelt usage July 12, 2012. The 20th SFS provide and enforce protection for Airmen of Shaw and its assets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tabatha L. Duarte) (Released)
An U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon 77th Fighter Squadron pilot makes final adjustments inside of his jet before taking off from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., to support Operation Unified Protector. The 20th Fighter Wing received short notice deployment orders and departed in less than 48 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Louis Rivers /Released)
U.S. Air Force members with the 55th Fighter Squadron from Shaw unloads from a C-17 Globemaster III, Oct. 20, 2011, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.Crewmembers aboard the C-17 from the 62nd Airlift Wing and 627th Air Base Group, McChord Field, Wash., transported Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Tripoli, Libya, earlier that week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Neil D. Warner)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, equipped with a product dispenser unit-5 leaflet bomb, from the 20th Fighter Wing patrols the sky over Libya during Operation Unified Protector. The 20th FW had the unique role of dropping leaflet bombs to give NATO messages for the safety of Libyan civilians. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo/Released)
East Coast Heritage Flight pilot, Maj. Brian CongdonMaj. Brian Congdon, F-16CJ instructor pilot, currently serves as the F-16 East Coast Heritage Flight pilot. Maj. Congdon partners with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation performing aerial displays and fly overs with World War II, Korean War adn Vietnam era Air Force aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Released)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron prepares to taxi before taking off to perform a routine sortie, Nov. 15, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Shaw AFB is home to more than 80 F-16s, making the 20th Fighter Wing the largest combat composite fighter wing in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Ludwig, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, talks with the pilot of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during launch preparation, Nov. 15, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. 20th AMXS crew chiefs and maintainers work around the clock to ensure readiness and accuracy for each of Shaw’s three fighter squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon is prepped and ready for takeoff, Nov. 15, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The 55th Fighter Squadron pilot of the F-16 performed a routine sortie with other 55th FS pilots. Shaw’s F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet is the number one asset that aids pilots in providing combat-ready airpower anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)
F-16 Hot Pit RefuelingU.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Simonson, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, uses a toughbook to look over a technical order while performing hot pit refuels for F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, Nov. 8, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Hot pit refueling is a procedure usually performed in a combat situation to rapidly refuel aircraft while their engines are running, resulting in a speedy refuel to thrust pilots right back into the fight. Refueling specialists, crew chiefs and pilots assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing practice this procedure to keep their skills sharp and aid in the effort to provide combat-ready air power at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)
-16 Hot Pit RefuelingA U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot looks over the instruments in the cockpit during a hot pit refuel, Nov. 8, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Hot pit refueling is a procedure usually performed in a combat situation to rapidly refuel aircraft while their engines are running, resulting in a speedy refuel to thrust pilots right back into the fight. Refueling specialists, crew chiefs and pilots assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing practice this procedure to keep their skills sharp and aid in the effort to provide combat-ready air power at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with the 79th Fighter Squadron looks toward the back rear of his aircraft while communicating with crew chiefs on the ground as his jet is refueled, Jan. 10, 2013, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Fuels operators and crew chiefs performed hot pit refueling procedures for both the 55th and 79th Fighter Squadrons. Hot pit refueling is a procedure usually performed in a combat situation to rapidly refuel aircraft while their engines are running resulting in a speedy refuel to thrust pilots back into the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)(Released)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dakota Brightwell, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, looks across the flightline as he communicates via headset with F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots while they refuel, Jan. 10, 2013, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Fuels operators and crew chiefs such as Brightwell performed hot pit refueling procedures for both the 55th and 79th Fighter Squadrons. Hot pit refueling is a procedure usually performed in a combat situation to rapidly refuel aircraft while their engines are running resulting in a speedy refuel to thrust pilots back into the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)(Released)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Justin Glass, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintainer, carries the “hot pit” chalks to the designated hot pit area to begin refueling F-16 Fighting Falcons, Jan. 10, 2013, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Fuels operators and crew chiefs such as Brightwell performed hot pit refueling procedures for both the 55th and 79th Fighter Squadrons. Hot pit refueling is a procedure usually performed in a combat situation to rapidly refuel aircraft while their engines are running resulting in a speedy refuel to thrust pilots back into the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)(Released)
‘Tigers’ launch jets to kickoff Red Flag 13-3 A 79th Fighter Squadron ‘Tigers’ pilot climbs into the cockpit of his F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to takeoff during day one of Red Flag 13-3, Feb. 25, 2013. The ‘Tigers’ launched a total of 16 times during day and nighttime missions to kick off the exercise. The unit has approximately 15 F-16 Fighting Falcons on the ground at Nellis AFB and 35 pilots slated to fly throughout the three-week long exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)
‘Tigers’ launch jets to kickoff Red Flag 13-3 A 79th Fighter Squadron ‘Tigers’ pilot looks toward the rear of his F-16 Fighting Falcon from the cockpit of the aircraft while communicating with his crew chief prior to takeoff during day one of Red Flag 13-3, Feb. 25, 2013. The ‘Tigers’ launched a total of 16 times during day and nighttime missions to kick off the exercise. The unit has approximately 15 F-16 Fighting Falcons on the ground at Nellis AFB and 35 pilots slated to fly throughout the three-week long exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)
79th Fighter Squadron ‘Tigers’ pilots walk to their F-16 Fighting Falcons in preparation for a night mission during day one of Red Flag 13-3, Feb. 25, 2013. The ‘Tigers’ launched a total of 16 times during day and nighttime missions to kick off the exercise. The unit has approximately 15 F-16 Fighting Falcons on the ground at Nellis AFB and 35 pilots slated to fly throughout the three-week long exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)
Tigers continue to press through Red Flag An aircraft maintainer assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron works with other Airmen to prep a 79th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon for takeoff during Red Flag 13-3, Feb. 23, 2013, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 79th FS has 15 F-16 Fighting Falcons on the ground at Nellis AFB and 35 pilots slated to fly throughout the Red Flag exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)
Shaw crew chiefs bring jets to life at Red Flag U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron sit in the back of truck while waiting to be transported from the aircraft parking ramp back to their hangar after launching several F-16 Fighting Falcons for the 79th Fighter Squadron at Red Flag 13-3, March 6, 2013, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. About 23 crew chiefs from Shaw are participating in the Red Flag exercise. They have worked around-the-clock maintaining 79th FS jets so the pilots of the squadron are able to fly and get the training they need during each day of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)
Shaw crew chiefs bring jets to life at Red Flag A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron shakes the hand of a 79th Fighter Squadron ‘Tigers’ pilot after prepping the pilots jet for a mission during Red Flag 13-3, March 11, 2013, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. About 23 crew chiefs from Shaw are participating in the Red Flag exercise. They have worked around-the-clock maintaining 79th FS jets so the pilots of the squadron are able to fly and get the training they need during each day of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)
Shaw crew chiefs bring jets to life at Red Flag A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron uses his headset to communicate with a 79th Fighter Squadron ‘Tigers’ pilot while conducting preflight checks before takeoff during Red Flag 13-3, March 11, 2013, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. About 23 crew chiefs from Shaw are participating in the Red Flag exercise. They have worked around the clock maintaining 79th FS jets so the pilots of the squadron are able to fly and get the training they need during each day of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)
A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron performs preflight checks on a 79th Fighter Squadron ‘Tigers’ F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to takeoff during Red Flag 13-3, March 11, 2013, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. About 23 crew chiefs from Shaw are participating in the Red Flag exercise. They have worked around-the-clock maintaining 79th FS jets so the pilots of the squadron are able to fly and get the training they need during each day of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cecil Lovette, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, communicates with a 79th Fighter Squadron ‘Tigers’ pilot via radio headset while going through preflight checks prior to takeoff during Red Flag 13-3, March 11, 2013, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. About 23 crew chiefs from Shaw are participating in the Red Flag exercise. They have worked around-the-clock maintaining 79th FS jets so the pilots of the squadron are able to fly and get the training they need during each day of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)
Shaw crew chiefs bring jets to life at Red Flag U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cecil Lovette, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, adjusts his radio headset to communicate with a 79th Fighter Squadron ‘Tigers’ pilot while going through preflight checks prior to takeoff during Red Flag 13-3, March 11, 2013, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. About 23 crew chiefs from Shaw are participating in the Red Flag exercise. They have worked around-the-clock maintaining 79th FS jets so the pilots of the squadron are able to fly and get the training they need during each day of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)
Shaw crew chiefs bring jets to life at Red Flag U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron move along the top of an F-16 Fighting Falcon to perform maintenance on the aircraft during Red Flag 13-3, March 11, 2013, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. About 23 crew chiefs from Shaw are participating in the Red Flag exercise. They have worked around-the-clock maintaining 79th FS jets so the pilots of the squadron are able to fly and get the training they need during each day of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)