Mission ready

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 20th Mission Support Group (MSG) train on dump truck operation during a group-wide training event at Shaw Air Force Base on April 28, 2026. The heavy equipment familiarization portion of the event ingrained 20 MSG Airmen with skills needed to perform Rapid Airfield Damage Repair.

U.S. Air Force airmen assigned to the 20th Mission Support Group inspect M8 paper for signs of chemical contamination while patrolling a simulated Post Attack Reconnaissance route during a 20 MSG-wide training event at Shaw Air Force Base on April 28. M8 paper changes colors when exposed to chemical contamination, alerting PAR teams to the presence of dangerous chemical substances in the area.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 20th Mission Support Group (MSG) train on heavy equipment operation during a group-wide training event at Shaw Air Force Base on April 28, 2026. The heavy equipment familiarization portion of the event ingrained 20 MSG Airmen with skills needed to perform Rapid Airfield Damage Repair.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ebenezer Agbenyo, assigned to the 20th Force Support Squadron, covers a vehicle with a tarp as part of Post Attack Reconnaissance (PAR) familiarization during a 20th Mission Support Group-wide training event at Shaw Air Force Base on April 28, 2026. Airmen throughout the 20 MSG's subordinate squadrons participated in the training to broaden their expeditionary skill sets.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bryant Dagg, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation function non-commissioned officer in-charge, instructs Airmen assigned to the 20th Mission Support Group (MSG) on how to properly secure cargo to pallets for air travel during a group-wide training event at Shaw Air Force Base on April 28, 2026.

U.S. Air Force airmen assigned to the 20th Mission Support Group collect the personal effects of simulated casualties during a search and recovery team training at Shaw Air Force Base on April 29. Air Force SAR teams employ methodical techniques to carefully locate, document and retrieve human remains and personal effects.

U.S. Air Force airmen assigned to the 20th Mission Support Group deploy a Small Shelter System during a group-wide training event at Shaw Air Force Base on April 29. The ability to deploy an SSS is a vital skill for airmen operation in deployed environments.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 20th Mission Support Group (MSG) conduct a simulated Search and Recovery (SAR) team operation during a 20 MSG-wide training event at Shaw Air Force Base on April 28, 2026. Air Force SAR teams employ methodical techniques to carefully locate, document, and retrieve human remains and personal effects.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Will Sherwood U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 20th Mission Support Group (MSG) train on front-end loader operation during a group-wide training event at Shaw Air Force Base on April 28, 2026. The heavy equipment familiarization portion of the event ingrained 20 MSG Airmen with skills needed to perform Rapid Airfield Damage Repair.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 20th Mission Support Group (MSG) collect the personal effects of simulated casualties during a search and recovery (SAR) team training at Shaw Air Force Base on April 29, 2026. Air Force SAR teams employ methodical techniques to carefully locate, document, and retrieve human remains and personal effects.

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 20th Mission Support Group (MSG) conduct radio operation familiarization during a group-wide training event at Shaw Air Force Base on April 29, 2026. Airmen throughout the 20 MSG's subordinate squadrons participated in the training to broaden their expeditionary skill sets.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Saintelus, a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning specialist assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron, a Small Shelter System (SSS) during a group-wide training event at Shaw Air Force Base on April 29, 2026. The ability to deploy an SSS is a vital skill for Airmen operation in deployed environments.