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  • 20 CES brings new light to the flightline

    The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron launched a lighting modernization project in February, a step toward increasing energy efficiency and cost savings by replacing outdated fixtures with LED systems under the aircraft sunshades.The initiative, developed by the 20th CES in partnership with off-base

  • The 20th CES and High Hills Elementary partner for Earth Day

    The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron partnered with High Hills Elementary School to celebrate Earth Day for the 4th year in a row on April 11.U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark Johanning, 20th CES commander, kicked off the event with a speech about Earth Day and all of the activities the day would

  • 20th Medical Group trains for the future

    Medical readiness teams at the 20th Medical Group leveled up their response capabilities through hands-on decontamination and aeromedical evacuation training on March 13 and 27, underscoring the 20th MDG’s commitment to building a combat-ready medical force.The decontamination course introduced

  • 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Airmen use new chromate-free primer

    20th Fighter Wing Corrosion Control Section recently applied new HS2118 primer for the first time on a full U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon repaint, Feb. 26 - March 11, 2025.The HS2118 primer was approved for field use in December 2024, replacing the chromated yellow epoxy primer. Unlike its

  • ACC command team immerses in Shaw mission

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Dave Wolfe, ACC command chief, visited Shaw Air Force Base on Feb. 25. The purpose of their visit was to gain a deeper understanding of the installation’s global mission, robust readiness programs and Airmen and

  • Shaw Fire & Emergency Services continues to hold safety in highest regard

    The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire and Emergency Services, along with Sumter Safe Kids Coalition and South Carolina Department of Public Health, wrapped up their week-long Child Passenger Safety Technician class with a car seat check event held at the Shaw Base Exchange parking lot on Jan.

  • A Welcomed FTEC Upgrade

    The 20th Fighter Wing is leading the charge in modernizing training for first-term Airmen, enhancing the First Term Enlisted Course with technological and course material updates.The updates include an entirely new portion of the course focused on deployment readiness, including the new Air Force

  • 20th SFS hits the ground running in first-ever Sentinel Seed exercise

    The roar of helicopter blades cuts through the biting December air as U.S. Air Force 20th Security Forces Squadron Defenders touched down at the Poinsett Electronic Combat Range in Sumter. Their mission: to establish a robust defense of a contingency location during the first-ever multi-day Sentinel

  • Strengthening Community Relationships: Military Appreciation Picnic 2024

    Service members at Shaw Air Force Base were treated to a free meal on Nov. 1 for the annual Military Appreciation Picnic.​The Military Appreciation Picnic is hosted by the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee with the intent to introduce military members to business

  • Restoring history: Airmen and veterans unite to revive T-33 Shooting Star

    In 2014, members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3096 and the American Legion Post 29 in Bishopville identified a model U.S. Air Force T-33 Shooting Star in need of restoration. The aircraft, weathered by years of exposure to the Carolina elements, showed rusted surfaces, faded decals and