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  • Pharmacy provides patients care

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Torren Farg, 20th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician, looks for a specific medication at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 29, 2017. Farg works at the Shaw Exchange pharmacy, helping to provide patients with the proper medication. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Propulsion: reassembling the engine

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jaymie Sanarez and Senior Airman Monhuan Lee, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeymen, prepare to work on a number three sump housing, which houses part of the F110-129D engine at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 29, 2017. The number three

  • Benefits of Air Force Assistance Fund

    Money can be a factor in life that makes the difference between a stressful situation and an overwhelming one. For this reason, Airmen can have peace of mind in knowing they have resources in their time of need in the form of the Air Force Assistance Fund.

  • Armament Airmen lay down steel

    The 43 Airmen assigned to the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems flight work around the clock to guarantee the weapons and launchers on F-16CM Fighting Falcons are ready to eliminate their target when fired.

  • F-16s under arrest | Flashback Friday March 31st

    This week’s #FlashbackFriday takes a look at the safety mechanisms in place to assist F-16CM Fighting Falcons in the event of an emergency landing.Every 10 years, the two Barrier Arresting Kit-12s on #ShawAFB are replaced to help maintain pilot and aircraft safety. The arresting system utilizes a

  • Taking a look behind the lens

    The public affairs career field is tasked with providing trusted counsel to leaders as well as building, maintaining and strengthening Airmen morale and readiness. These tasks are accomplished by showcasing base-wide activities through still-photography and videography, media escorting and

  • Marines 'construct' installation at Poinsett

    U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Wing Support Detachment 31 stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina trained at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, near Wedgefield, S.C., March 23.

  • 20th LRS suggests vehicle precautions

    As the weather gets warmer and the sun lasts longer, people may spend more time outdoors and on the open road. Whether a weekend road trip or a long vacation, the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance flight wants to ensure Team Shaw members are fully prepared for their next