A snow plow removes snow and ice outside the base main gate Feb. 12, 2014, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Though severe winter weather is rare at Shaw AFB, this winter season has presented a fair amount of snow, sleet and ice. More than once this season, base officials had to reduce manning to mission essential personnel due to inclement weather. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)