The Declaration of Independence, drafted and signed
The Declaration of Independence, drafted and signed July 4, 1776, was set in place to establish that all men are created equal and that all are entitled to freedom. This is one of many historical documents pres... More
An attendee of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
An attendee of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall dedication ceremony, sits alone, solemnly reflecting on its significance, Sumter, S.C., May 24, 2013. The traveling memorial wall is a three-fifths scale repli... More
Staff Sgt. Nathan Coley, 20th Communications Squadron
Staff Sgt. Nathan Coley, 20th Communications Squadron ground radar systems supervisor, ensures all cable fittings are in place on the Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 14... More
Ronnie Moore, retired U.S. Marine Corps sergeant, touches
Ronnie Moore, retired U.S. Marine Corps sergeant, touches the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall as he prays for those who lost their lives during the Vietnam War, Sumter S.C., May 24, 2013. The traveling memorial... More
Members of the 609th Air and Space Operations Detachment
Members of the 609th Air and Space Operations Detachment 1, Air Forces Central Command’s 609th Air Communications Squadron and the 28th Operational Weather Squadron stand in formation ready to render ceremonial... More
Members of the Sumter Island Sisters entertain attendees
Members of the Sumter Island Sisters entertain attendees of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month event through various forms of Asian Pacific Islander style dance routines at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May... More
Team Shaw members and other Air Force and civilian
Team Shaw members and other Air Force and civilian personnel stationed around the world came out to support the 9th Air Force change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 31, 2013. This ceremony... More
A young girl waits to welcome her father home from
A young girl waits to welcome her father home from a deployment at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 19, 2013. Approximately 400 airmen returned from a five-month deployment to Osan AB, Republic of Korea. (U.S. ... More
Members of the Team Shaw Honor Guard stand in wait
Members of the Team Shaw Honor Guard stand in wait before lowering the flag during a Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Remembrance Day ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 20, 2013. The ceremony inc... More
Airmen in attendance at Capt. Christopher Snapp, Air
Airmen in attendance at Capt. Christopher Snapp, Air Forces Central 609th Air Operations Center Detachment 1 operations flight commander, retirement ceremony listen as Lt. Col. Devine Shanks, AFCENT 609th AOC D... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amber Ubinger, 20th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amber Ubinger, 20th Aerospace Medical Squadron bio-environmental technician, pours a revealing agent into a water sample for testing at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 17, 2012. ... More
Maj. Gen. Lawrence Wells speaks during his change of
Maj. Gen. Lawrence Wells speaks during his change of command and retirement ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 31, 2013. Wells thanked all those who supported him and his family throughout his 35-year c... More
Staff Sgt. Nathan Coley, 20th Communications Squadron
Staff Sgt. Nathan Coley, 20th Communications Squadron ground radar systems supervisor, kneels and checks the Digital Airport Surveillance Radar's receiver/exciter circuit card assemblies at Shaw Air Force Base... More
This was one of many tables present at the Asian Pacific
This was one of many tables present at the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month event, which showcased various Asian cultural paraphernalia for attendees to view, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 30, 2013. Since... More
Amanda Snapp, wife of Capt. Christopher Snapp, Air
Amanda Snapp, wife of Capt. Christopher Snapp, Air Forces Central 609th Air Operations Center Detachment 1 operations flight commander, watches as her husband's career accomplishments are listed during his reti... More
Lt. Col. Devine Shanks (left), Air Forces Central 609th
Lt. Col. Devine Shanks (left), Air Forces Central 609th Air Operations Center Detachment 1 commander, presents Capt. Christopher Snapp, AFCENT 609th AOC Detachment 1 operations flight commander, with his commem... More
Staff Sgt. Nathan Coley, 20th Communications Squadron
Staff Sgt. Nathan Coley, 20th Communications Squadron ground radar systems supervisor, sits at his desk before preparing for another day's work, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 25, 2013. Coley treats each day ... More
Leaders of joint and coalition forces traveled from
Leaders of joint and coalition forces traveled from across the world to support the Air Forces Central Command change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 11, 2013. During the ceremony, Lt. Ge... More
Lt. Gen. David L. Goldfein (left) and Lt. Gen. John
Lt. Gen. David L. Goldfein (left) and Lt. Gen. John W. Hesterman sit and listen as Gen. Lloyd J. Austin gives remarks during the Air Forces Central Command change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C... More
Volumes of “Court-Martial Reports” line the bookshelf
Volumes of “Court-Martial Reports” line the bookshelf located in the courtroom. These books are essential to understanding military law and court-martial cases, and also document and archive vital court-martial... More
Attendees at The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall listen
Attendees at The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall listen to guest speakers from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., and the surrounding Sumter community during the dedication ceremony at Swan Lake Iris Gardens, May 24, 2... More
Maj. Gen. Lawrence Wells (left), and Maj. Gen. Jake
Maj. Gen. Lawrence Wells (left), and Maj. Gen. Jake Polumbo sit and listen during their change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 31, 2013. Polumbo took command of 9th Air Force from Wells. W... More
Capt. Christopher Snapp, Air Forces Central 609th Air
Capt. Christopher Snapp, Air Forces Central 609th Air Operations Center Detachment 1 operations flight commander, shares words of encouragement and wisdom he learned throughout his career with Airmen in attenda... More
Rod Myers, retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, stands
Rod Myers, retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, stands in front of the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall during the dedication ceremony at Swan Lake Iris Gardens, Sumter, S.C., May 24, 2013. The traveling memori... More
Members of the Sumter Island Sisters take a group photo
Members of the Sumter Island Sisters take a group photo with Chief Master Sgt. James Wilkerson, 20th Fighter Wing command chief, after the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month event at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C... More
The 20th Fighter Wing courtroom contains all the facilities
The 20th Fighter Wing courtroom contains all the facilities of a civilian courtroom including a jury box, witness stand, stenographer station and a gallery for those observing the trail. The courtroom has many ... More
Col. Clay Hall, 20th Fighter Wing commander, supports
Col. Clay Hall, 20th Fighter Wing commander, supports the 9th Air Force change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 31, 2013. Maj. Gen. Jake Polumbo took command of 9th Air Force from Maj. Gen.... More
Capt. Jordan Smith (left), 20th Fighter Wing legal
Capt. Jordan Smith (left), 20th Fighter Wing legal intern, discusses legal strategy and tactics with Capt. Ross Brennan, 20th FW judge advocate as they prepare for an upcoming case at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.,... More
Airman 1st Class Kevin Pinaha, U.S. Air Forces Central
Airman 1st Class Kevin Pinaha, U.S. Air Forces Central system administrator, reads a magazine as he waits in the 20th Fighter Wing's legal office at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 6, 2012. Legal offers many s... More
Brig. Gen. Rob Polumbo, 7th Air Force mobilization
Brig. Gen. Rob Polumbo, 7th Air Force mobilization assistant to the commander, attends his brothers change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 31, 2013. Maj. Gen. Jake Polumbo took command of ... More
Staff Sgt. Nathan Coley, 20th Communications Squadron
Staff Sgt. Nathan Coley, 20th Communications Squadron ground radar systems supervisor, sits at the site control and data interface system to check the sub-system statuses and overall performance of the Digital ... More
Airman 1st Class Jonathan Ware, U.S. Air Forces Central
Airman 1st Class Jonathan Ware, U.S. Air Forces Central system administrator, looks at pamphlets offered in the waiting room of the 20th Fighter Wing's legal office. Aside from courts-martial the 20th FW legal ... More
United States Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin, commander
United States Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin, commander U.S. Central Command, speaks during the AFCENT change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 11, 2013. During the ceremony, Lt. Gen. John W. He... More
Capt. Christopher Snapp, Air Forces Central 609th Air
Capt. Christopher Snapp, Air Forces Central 609th Air Operations Center Detachment 1 operations flight commander, presents his wife Amanda with a bouquet of flowers during his retirement ceremony at Shaw Air Fo... More
Larry Nichols (left), retired Air Force master sergeant,
Larry Nichols (left), retired Air Force master sergeant, and Caleb Sowders, a volunteer, procure a name from The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall by means of lead rubbing, Sumter, S.C., May 24, 2013. The trave... More
Staff Sgt. Nathan Coley, 20th Communications Squadron
Staff Sgt. Nathan Coley, 20th Communications Squadron ground radar systems supervisor, takes notes after reading his MacArthur study bible, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 14, 2013. Coley attributes his success... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amber Ubinger, 20th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amber Ubinger, 20th Aerospace Medical Squadron bio-environmental technician, reaches for her water with confidence knowing that her, and her wingmen thoroughly and regularly test... More
The theme of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
The theme of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month event held at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 30, 2013, was diversity. Diversity not only in the cultural mix within America, but also that within the milit... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amber Ubinger, 20th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amber Ubinger, 20th Aerospace Medical Squadron bio-environmental technician, examines a water sample, checking for potential contaminates present within the sample at Shaw Air Fo... More
Maj. Gen. Lawrence Wells, 9th Air Force commander,
Maj. Gen. Lawrence Wells, 9th Air Force commander, speaks at the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall dedication ceremony at Swan Lake Iris Gardens, Sumter, S.C., May 24, 2013. The traveling memorial wall is a three... More
Staff Sgt. Nathan Coley, 20th Communications Squadron
Staff Sgt. Nathan Coley, 20th Communications Squadron ground radar systems supervisor, demonstrates the necessary steps to replace one of the eight transmitter amplifiers for the Digital Airport Surveillance Ra... More
Staff Sgt. Nathan Coley, 20th Communications Squadron
Staff Sgt. Nathan Coley, 20th Communications Squadron ground radar systems supervisor, ascends the Digital Airport Surveillance Radar tower to perform regular system checks and maintenance at Shaw Air Force Bas... More
Family and friends wait for their loved ones to return
Family and friends wait for their loved ones to return from a deployment at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 19, 2013. Approximately 400 airmen returned from a five-month deployment to Osan AB, Republic of Kore... More