Shaw Weasels celebrate America250 with Freedom Bash

Shaw Air Force Base community members enjoy the fireworks show during the 2026 Shaw Freedom Bash at Shaw AFB on July 4, 2026. The Independence Day event was organized by the 20th Force Support Squadron as part of the unit’s mission to bolster the morale, welfare and readiness of the Shaw AFB community.

Shaw Air Force Base community members enjoy the music during the 2026 Shaw Freedom Bash at Shaw AFB on July 4, 2026. The Independence Day event was organized by the 20th Force Support Squadron as part of the unit’s mission to bolster the morale, welfare and readiness of the Shaw AFB community.

Doug Robb, lead vocalist for Hoobastank, performs during the 2026 Shaw Air Force Base Freedom Bash.

Doug Robb, lead vocalist for Hoobastank, performs during the 2026 Shaw Air Force Base Freedom Bash at Shaw AFB.

Jesse Charland, bass player for Hoobastank, performs during the 2026 Shaw Air Force Base Freedom Bash at Shaw AFB.

Chris Hesse, drummer for Hoobastank, performs during the 2026 Shaw Air Force Base Freedom Bash.

Shaw Air Force Base community members enjoy the 2026 Shaw Freedom Bash at Shaw AFB on July 4, 2026. The Independence Day event was organized by the 20th Force Support Squadron as part of the unit’s mission to bolster the morale, welfare and readiness of the Shaw AFB community.

Shaw Air Force Base community members enjoy the 2026 Shaw Freedom Bash at Shaw AFB on July 4, 2026. The Independence Day event was organized by the 20th Force Support Squadron as part of the unit’s mission to bolster the morale, welfare and readiness of the Shaw AFB community.

Jesse Charland, left, bass player for Hoobastank, greets Shaw Air Force Base community members prior to the band’s performance at the 2026 Shaw Freedom Bash at Shaw AFB on July 4, 2026. Hoobastank headlined the concert for Freedom Bash, a yearly Independence Day celebration at Shaw organized by the 20th Force Support Squadron.

The Captured Louisville Journey Tribute band performs during the 2026 Shaw Air Force Base Freedom Bash at Shaw AFB.

The Captured Louisville Journey Tribute band performs during the 2026 Shaw Air Force Base Freedom Bash at Shaw AFB.

Honey & the New Era Band perform during the 2026 Shaw Air Force Base Freedom Bash at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, July 4, 2026. The Independence Day event was organized by the 20th Force Support Squadron as part of the unit’s mission to bolster the morale, welfare and readiness of the Shaw AFB community.

Honey & the New Era Band perform during the 2026 Shaw Air Force Base Freedom Bash at Shaw AFB on July 4, 2026.

U.S. Air Force Col. Hugh E. Walker III, left, 20th Fighter Wing commander, high-fives Chief Master Sgt. Jarrod W. Getz, 20th FW command chief, as they open the 2026 Shaw Air Force Base Freedom Bash at Shaw AFB on July 4, 2026. The yearly Independence Day event, organized by the 20th Force Support Squadron, featured a concert headlined by Hoobastank and a fireworks show for servicemembers, Department of War civilians, military retirees and their families.