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  • National American Indian Heritage Month at Shaw

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marqus Begaye, 20th Communications Squadron network infrastructure specialist, poses for a photo at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 29, 2024. National American Indian Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor American Indians and Alaskan Natives who serve the nation

  • Base Well 3 back in action: New system safeguards Shaw’s water supply

    Over the last two years, the 20th Fighter Wing facilitated modifications to a drinking-water well system on base, Base Well 3, installing a filtration system to reduce the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS below regulatory levels set by the U.S. Environmental

  • Highlighting the CDC

    Nekeia Cummings, left, and Teresa Sneed, Child Development Center assistant directors, pose for a photo at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 17, 2024. Cummings and Sneed oversee daily operations at the CDC, from managing classroom needs to creating employee schedules, they ensure the facility can

  • Fire Prevention Week: Meet the Team

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carmen Fields, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services firefighter, poses for a photo at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 2, 2024. Shaw F&ES works to maintain 24-hour readiness for any emergency situation, demonstrating their commitment to saving lives

  • Fire Prevention Week 2024: Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!

    U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Hicok, 20th Fighter Wing commander and Sparky the Fire Dog mascot pose with service members and Department of Defense civilians assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services for a photo at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 3, 2024. Col. Hicok joined

  • Adapt, overcome, conquer: Iron Hand 24-06

    At Shaw Air Force Base, the 20th Fighter Wing teaches, trains, and performs every day in missions and exercises such as Iron Hand; forging a culture of commitment, courage, and mastery.For four days, the 20th Component Maintenance Squadron, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 20th Force Support

  • Iron Hand 24-6

    The 20th Fighter Wing conducts exercise Iron Hand 24-06 on the flightline at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 21-24, 2024. IH 24-06 showcased the wing's ability to conduct command and control and mission sustainment from multiple dispersed operating locations, strengthening the agility of deployed

  • Building healthy habits: How the OST keeps Shaw mission ready

    Military life can present unique physical and mental challenges, but at Shaw Air Force Base, service members have a dedicated team ready to help.The Operational Support Team partners with units across the base, offering mental health and musculoskeletal support to ensure Airmen can prevent and

  • 20th Civil Engineer Squadron hosts annual Restoration Advisory Board

    Shaw Air Force Base’s 20th Civil Engineer Squadron held their annual Restoration Advisory Board with support from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center at Cherryvale Elementary School on Aug. 26.The RAB is a public forum designed to discuss the Department of the Air Force’s environmental restoration