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110506-F-6838W-098 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Captain Jared Burris, 77th Fighter Squadron assistant chief of training, takes flight for the last alert scramble here May 6, 2011. Shaw's 20th Fighter Wing alert facility has guarded our the East Coast since Sept. 11, 2001 through Nov. 15, 2003, and Aug. 1, 2006 through May 9, 2011 (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Neil D. Warner) (Released)

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Weasel Readiness

The world's premier fighter wing is built by a team of resilient Airmen who are ready now for tomorrow's fight. The 20th Fighter Wing is delivering ready forces for combat operations with Airmen who are expertly trained and prepared to deploy at any time. 

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