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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shayna Blackmon, 20th Communications Squadron client systems technician, searches for vulnerabilities in the network at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 2, 2017. The 20th CS client service center receives a daily list of 100 devices with the most vulnerabilities and then performs necessary tasks to protect those devices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney) 20th CS prepares for CCRI
Approximately 90 Airmen from the 20th Communications Squadron are preparing for a Command Cyber Readiness Inspection scheduled for March 27-31.
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A needle sticks out of a cushion, demonstrating improper needle safety, in the 20th Medical Group facility at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 15, 2017. Airmen at the facility participated in events recognizing Patient Safety Awareness Week, including a “room of horrors,” where they were tasked with recognizing patient and physician safety risks such as improperly stored needles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves) 20th MDG recognizes Patient Safety Awareness Week
The 20th Medical Group recognized Patient Safety Awareness Week by distributing information to staff and patients regarding safety practices, March 12-18.
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U.S. Airmen from the 20th Component Maintenance Squadron gather at a test cell facility at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 3, 2017. Airmen at the facility are responsible for testing F-16CM Fighting Falcon engines to ensure they function safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves) Airmen test engine at max afterburner power
The 20th Component Maintenance Squadron test cell facility at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., is responsible for ensuring F-16CM Fighting Falcon engines are mission ready. Airmen from the facility troubleshoot engines by running them in a controlled environment and collecting diagnostic information.
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary Rogers, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tactical aircraft maintainer, kicks the tire of a F-16CM Fighting Falcon while refueling at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 28, 2017. The tire is kicked during the refueling process to help gradually lower the nose of the aircraft, where the fuel settles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves) Fueled for the fight
The 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution flight keeps the F-16CM Fighting Falcons at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., ready for the fight by distributing Jet A fuel. Airmen from the flight use R-11 refueling trucks, which can hold nearly 6,000 gallons of fuel, to transfer fuel into the aircrafts at an average rate of 400 gallons per
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U.S. Air Force master sergeants selected for promotion to senior master sergeant gather for a group photo at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 2, 2017. Of the 11,788 eligible master sergeants throughout the Air Force, 1,391 were selected for promotion, making the selection rate 11.8 percent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves) 25 Team Shaw Airmen selected for promotion
This year, Air Force officials selected 11.8 percent of eligible master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant. Congratulations to Team Shaw’s 25 selectees.20th Fighter Wing Master Sgt. John Bettencourt, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron Master Sgt. Roderick Brown, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron Master Sgt. Raymond Chalifoux, 20th
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Info graphic describing the suppression of enemy air defenses. Exploring Wild Weasel history, vital role in today’s airpower
The Wild Weasel mission finds its origins during the Vietnam War in 1965, when American ingenuity once again proved that it can rise to meet and defeat whatever challenge the enemy throws its way.
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A crowd gathers at the 20th Medical Group clinic while awaiting a ribbon cutting ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 24, 2017. The $57 million medical clinic serves approximately 12,500 active-duty service members, retirees and family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves) New $57 million medical facility cares for military community
Air Force leaders and community members attended the new 20th Medical Group clinic ribbon cutting ceremony, Feb. 24.Approximately 100 individuals attended, including Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Mark Ediger, Air Force surgeon general, and Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Sean Murphy, Air Combat Command surgeon general.The new $57 million medical facility, in conjunction with
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Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., published its first newspaper in 1942 and continued publication until the base began focusing on distributing news electronically in 2007. Due to reader demand, independent publisher Camden Media Co. began publishing The Shaw News that same year. Since 1942, the Shaw paper has undergone several name changes to include the Shaw Field Flight-Line, top, The Shaw Spirit, middle, and most recently, The Shaw News, bottom. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves) Connecting with all audiences
In the modern world, news is available in many formats suitable for a variety of audiences.Individuals at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, currently have the opportunity to access local and national Air Force information via social media, the internet and print publications such as newspapers.However, The Shaw News newspaper now distributed is
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Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel, was updated to include new uniform authorizations, such as the use of gym bag shoulder straps, Feb. 9, 2017. It is the responsibility of all Airmen to stay informed of instruction changes as they are constantly evolving. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves) Appearance standards change
Air Force dress and appearance standards were updated Feb. 9.Updates included changed language and new authorizations per a memorandum attachment published by Lt. Gen. Gina M. Grosso, Headquarters U.S. Air Force manpower, personnel and services deputy chief of staff.New authorizations pertain to, but are not limited to, mess dress uniforms, female
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Approximately ten 40 mm grenades sit on a counter awaiting inspection at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 6, 2017. The munitions require full visual examination from 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron munitions inspectors prior to being prepared for storage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves) Inspectors pack munitions
U.S. Air Force munitions inspectors assigned to the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron examine munitions to ensure the safety of individuals around them and verify the equipment functions properly. Munitions inspected include 20th Fighter Wing F-16CM Fighting Falcon munitions that are used to suppress enemy air defenses downrange. The Airmen not
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