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  • A U.S. Airman assigned to the 20th Security Forces Squadron performs a barrel roll during a combatives training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 5, 2018.

    Defenders strengthen combat skills

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Security Forces Squadron participated in annual combatives training, Sept. 5.The training helped build on acquired fighting styles and techniques through a series of simulations, each intended to see how defenders respond to commands and make corrective actions to diffuse the situations.The scenarios gave the Airmen
  • Despite strict policies on tobacco use and awareness of the risks to health, readiness, and performance, some Airmen continue to use tobacco products. Retired Col. G. Wayne Talcott, consultant, Chief of Air Force Health Promotions at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas and director, Military Population Health Program at the University of Virginia, and his team are working to understand what factors contribute to Airmen’s tobacco use and improve current tobacco cessation efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erica Crossen)

    Researchers study factors influencing Airmen’s tobacco use during technical training

    The Air Force strictly regulates tobacco use during basic and technical training, but some Airmen still use it. Air Force researchers are working with the University of Virginia to uncover why Airmen use tobacco.
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Ronny Bowman, 20th Aerospace Medicine Squadron optometry flight commander, left, tests Senior Airman Samuel Collier, 20th Operational Support Squadron raws technician, for astigmatism at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 4, 2018.

    Clear vision to win the fight

    Airmen assigned to the 20th Aerospace Medicine Squadron optometry clinic are responsible for making sure Team Shaw sees clearly.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zaria Smith, left, Airman 1st Class Kailee Johnson, middle, and Airman Angelo Madrazo, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management technicians, complete an eight-legged radiological survey at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 29, 2018.

    Emergency management, BEE conduct ‘rad’ training

    The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight and the 20th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering flight conducted joint radiological training, Aug. 29.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adrielle Pickens, 51st Intelligence Squadron (IS) unit training and deployment manager, and Staff Sgt. April Cassidy, 51st IS executive officer, devised the Pregnancy & Post-Partum Fitness Program to assist women who are either pregnant or within the first 12 months of post-partum with staying fit to fight or preparing for their first fitness assessment after giving birth.

    New PT program aimed to help new moms

    After carrying a child for approximately 270 days, the average woman gains 25 to 35 pounds, which can be difficult to lose. Some new moms may find getting back into their pre-baby shape or even making time for a fitness routine challenging.Two Team Shaw Airmen devised the Pregnancy & Post-Partum Fitness Program to assist women who are either
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Ward, 20th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, oversees students at the firing range at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 22, 2018.

    Instructors aim to qualify Airmen

    Beads of sweat run down an Airman’s face as they drop an M9 pistol magazine and insert in another, working as quickly as possible in a dimly lit arena. While the sound of gunshots echo off concrete walls, the air hangs heavy around a line of strangers who move in near synchronization — exhale, confirm sights are on target, pull the trigger.
  • Women’s Equality Day is a national holiday celebrated annually on Aug. 26, commemorating the passing of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920.

    Team Shaw celebrates Women’s Equality Day

    Team Shaw members celebrated Women’s Equality Day by passing out informational flyers, candy and other sweets, as well as factoids about women in history, Aug. 24.Declared a national holiday in 1971, Women’s Equality Day is celebrated annually on Aug. 26, commemorating the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920, which
  • Numerous service members across Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., are part of the Air Force Reserves.

    Reserve Airmen perform wild weasel mission

    Serving in the Air Force Reserves can be a way to pursue jobs and further education, as well as providing reservists the opportunity to serve alongside their active duty counterparts.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Evan Cooling, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) apprentice, left, and Senior Airman, 20th CES EOD journeyman, right, prepare to board a McEntire Joint National Guard Base UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 20, 2018.

    Salty Weasel prepares EOD Airmen

    The team stepped off the UH-60 Black Hawk under the blazing South Carolina sun. Their gear had been tested, their muscles fatigued, but with grins on their faces the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal teams triumphantly returned to Shaw.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sydney Moore, Airman Leadership School (ALS) student assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, receives the Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid ALS Commandant’s Award during the ALS Class 18-6 graduation ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 23, 2018.

    ALS Class 18-6 graduates

    Congratulations to all the graduates of Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid Airman Leadership School Class 18-6!
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