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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard raise a flag for the first time on the new 20th Fighter Wing (FW) flagpole during a reveille ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 15, 2008. Col. James Post, 20th FW former commander, led the ceremony on the 61st anniversary of the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Brad Fallin)

PHOTO BY: Senior Master Sgt. Brad Fallin
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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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