Attendees of the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office’s annual
Attendees of the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office’s annual youth conference are briefed about the capabilities of the F-16CM Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 16, 2017. During the conference, att... More
Military working dog (MWD) Star looks down from the
Military working dog (MWD) Star looks down from the steps in the MWD training area at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. All MWD’s most pass certification and validation after 90 days in order to remain part ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Perkins, 20th Security
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Perkins, 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) unit trainer, performs a push-up wearing a weighted uniform during the 20th SFS Combat Challenge at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Craig, 20th Security
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Craig, 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) installation patrolman, right, inspects an item for serviceability as Staff Sgt. Justin Martinez, 20th SFS unit deployment manager... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Armand Myers, 20th Security
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Armand Myers, 20th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, stands next to MWD Star at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Sept. 8, 2020. Handlers typically conduc... More
The military working dog training course undergoes
The military working dog training course undergoes construction at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 12, 2016. The projected completion date is in June and will include new turf to help enhance the training exper... More
An Air Force military working dog handler gives the
An Air Force military working dog handler gives the “heel” command to military working dog Marky at a softball field on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., 2016. The U.S. Air Force sends all military working dogs to Joi... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Martinez, 20th Security
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Martinez, 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) unit deployment manager, left, inspects Senior Airman Michael Craig, 20th SFS installation patrolman, as he prepares a deployment b... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Coughlin, 20th Security
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Coughlin, 20th Security Forces Squadron canine handler, and military working dog Marky apprehend a “suspect” during a training exercise at a softball field on Shaw Air Force Bas... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Clayton, 20th Force
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Clayton, 20th Force Support Squadron commander, performs a pull-up during a 20th Security Forces Squadron Combat Challenge at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 24, 2017. Airmen pa... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Armand Myers, 20th Security
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Armand Myers, 20th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, holds MWD Star at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Sept. 8, 2020. The majority of MWD’s are German S... More
20th Security Forces Squadron Change of Command
U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher M. Sheffield, 20th Security Forces Squadron incoming commander, takes the flag from Col. Walter J. Fulda, 20th Mission Support Group commander, while Lt. Col. Mark R. Walsh, 20th... More
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 20th Fighter
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing talks with adolescents attending the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office’s annual youth conference about the F-16CM Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, S... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Armand Myers, 20th Security
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Armand Myers, 20th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, holds MWD Star at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Sept. 8, 2020. All MWD’s from every branch of the... More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight answer questions during a chemical warfare memory game at the 20th Security Forces Squadron Combat Challenge at Shaw A... More
A U.S. Airman assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing performs
A U.S. Airman assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing performs a low-crawl during a 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Combat Challenge at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. March 24, 2017. During the low-crawl portion of th... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Lundin, 337th Recruiting
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Lundin, 337th Recruiting Squadron recruiter, escorts an attendee the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office’s annual youth conference on a motorized F-16 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jun... More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Component Maintenance
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Component Maintenance Squadron prepare to enter a combat training facility called the “shoot house” during a 20th Security Forces Squadron Combat Challenge at Shaw Air Force Bas... More
Military working dog handlers provide proper shelter
Military working dog handlers provide proper shelter and nourishment for MWDs assigned to Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 12, 2016. The average retirement age for a MWD is 10 years and once retired the MWD has ... More
Military working dog (MWD) Star lays on the turf in
Military working dog (MWD) Star lays on the turf in the MWD training area at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Sept. 8, 2020. Star was previously a specialized search dog stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Martinez, 20th Security
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Martinez, 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) unit deployment manager, left, and Senior Airman Michael Craig, 20th SFS installation patrolman, inspect a pre-deployment checklist... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Nolan, 20th Component
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Nolan, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, dons his protective gear during a 20th Security Forces Squadron Combat Challenge at Shaw Air Force B... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Armand Myers, 20th Security
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Armand Myers, 20th Security Forces Squadron military working dog (MWD) handler, stands next to MWD Star at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Sept. 8, 2020. MWD’s aid their handlers ... More
Military working dogs remain in kennels until it is
Military working dogs remain in kennels until it is time to aid their handler in performing security patrols and searching for and detecting explosives and narcotics at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 12, 2016.... More