FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina ~ 20 MAY 2014

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[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

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Road Trip: Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina

Shaw Air Force Base is the home of the United States Air Force 20th Fighter Wing (20 FW). It is also home to Headquarters, Ninth Air Force (9 AF) and Headquarters, United States Central Command Air Forces (USCENTAF). The mission of the 20 FW is to provide, project, and sustain combat-ready air forces. It is the Air Force's largest combat F-16 wing.

Today's 20th Fighter Wing can trace its lineage to 28 July 1947, when the 20th Fighter Wing, began at Shaw Field, South Carolina, as a Ninth Air Force unit. Components of the new fighter wing included the 20th Maintenance and Supply Group, the 20th Airdrome Group, and the 20th Station Medical Group (later Tactical Hospital).

 The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and allied nations.

The Fighting Falcon is a dogfighter with numerous innovations including a frameless, bubble canopy for better visibility, side-mounted control stick to ease control while under high g-forces, and reclined seat to reduce the effect of g-forces on the pilot.

It was also the first fighter aircraft deliberately built to sustain 9-g turns. It has a thrust-to-weight ratio greater than one, providing enough power to climb and accelerate vertically – if necessary.

Read More About Shaw Air Force Base And The History Of The 20th Fighter Wing HERE!

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

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Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
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USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

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[laurenmarlowe]

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Hi Everybody!
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[SandRat]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...Tuesday has to be better than today. I wish it was over, but it’s not. d:o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, lauren, for today's Road Trip: Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.

[SandRat]

Good evening, Kathy...((HUGS))...Monday always SUCKS!

[luvie]

LOL! Love it! You too!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...did you sally forth today? Nice weather? Feeling better, I hope.

It’s getting windy here. We already have a Red Flag Warning.

We need rain. Someone mentioned maybe next Monday.

[luvie]

Great thread, Lauren!

Hope you had a good weekend!

[SandRat]

awwww...RIB-IT! lol

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Road Trip: Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina! ~

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Hi Kathy!
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I already chimed in earlier, but wanted to greet you personally with a hug!

Foot’s feeling a little better.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...HOW IS YOUR FOOT???

Been thinking of you, and Lynn-Dah not wanting to leave you for a walk. Did you have to bubble wrap and packing tape it today?

[ConorMacNessa]

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I did indeed Sally Forth this morning - a productive day at the Office - smooth commutes in both directions.

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