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  • Jerry Hester, World War I centennial commissioner, presented the 50th Attack Squadron with a painting at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 2, 2018.

    WWI Centennial Commissioner Presents DH-4

    The 50th Attack Squadron was presented one of only five Airco DH-4 model aircraft in the world from Jerry Hester, World War I centennial commissioner at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, May 2.
  • Gary Willis, Society of the Vietnamese Airborne director speaks at the O-2 Skymaster static display rededication ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 4, 2018.

    Skymaster relives glory days at Shaw

    Far from the jungles of Vietnam where it served in the war effort from 1969 to 1970, an O-2 Skymaster sits perched above Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.
  • Contact information for Master Sgt. Kenya Chatman and Master Sgt. Mark Shearin, 315th Air Wing recruiting service in-service recruiters, is on a whiteboard at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 27, 2018.

    Air Force Reserve continues service on Shaw turf

    Team Shaw Airmen interested in continuing service to their country part-time can reach out to in-service recruiters at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.
  • Ashley Mockovciak, Team Shaw spouse, kisses her son Noah Mockovciak in a hospital at Charleston, S.C., circa February 2017.

    Little guy, big fixed heart: part II

    When Ashley and Tech. Sgt. Ben Mockovciak, 372nd Training Squadron Detachment 202 F-16 tactical aircraft maintenance instructor, learned their son Noah, barely one month old, had experienced a heart attack, their world was turned upside down.
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Lauren Kerby, 628th Air Base Wing Special Victims’ Counsel, left, speaks with Master Sgt. Tanya Wyatt, 20th Fighter Wing Equal Opportunity superintendent, during a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office open house at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 12, 2018.

    SVC advocates for victims

    When tragedy strikes in the form of sexual violence, victims may feel robbed of control or have difficulty confronting the pain, unable to overcome it.
  • Ashley Mockovciak, Team Shaw spouse, stands with her dog, Rosie, in her home at Columbia, S.C., circa September 2016.

    Little guy, big fixed heart: part I

    When Ashley and Tech. Sgt. Ben Mockovciak learned they would soon be parents, they were overwhelmed with the exciting idea of welcoming a healthy, beautiful child into their family.
  • U.S. Air Force Col. John Bosone, 20th Fighter Wing vice commander, right, receives a symbolic check of $1.9 million from Nancy Cataldo, South Carolina Service of Armed Forces & International Services regional director, during an annual volunteer recognition ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 19, 2018.

    20th FW holds volunteer appreciation breakfast

    The 20th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted an annual volunteer appreciation breakfast at the Carolina Skies Club and Conference Center, April 19.“Many individuals may ask, ‘Why is volunteering so important?’ When you look at the reasons of the importance, it’s not only all about the impact that can be made on other
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marjoree Razal, 20th Force Support Squadron, food service apprentice stands behind a counter at the Afterburner Grill at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 20, 2018.

    Shaw Airman wins Hennessey Award and TDY

    The Hennessy Travelers Association presents their Award of Excellence to Airmen who demonstrate outstanding food service across the Air Force annually.
  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ashley Long, 20th Force Support Squadron (FSS) Honor Guard noncommissioned officer in charge, right, Senior Airman Andrew Verde, rear, and Airman 1st Class William Tisdale, left, 20th FSS Honor Guard lead trainers, inspect a recruit during a 12-day Honor Guard training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 18, 2018.

    20th FSS Honor Guard trainers teach next rotation

    Preserving and respecting the legacy of service members, alive or deceased, is the primary role of any Honor Guardsman.For Airmen assigned to the 20th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard, passing along this responsibility to the next rotation of Airmen is a task not taken lightly. “To the families we support on- and off-base, we are the face of what
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Henry, front, and Staff Sgt. Alexander Creznic, 20th Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program technicians, work on weight and balance kit cables at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 20, 2018.

    AFREP saves millions in funding

    When an Air Force asset is deemed unusable, there is a select group of experts that step in to breathe new life into the component; these professionals use their wide range of skills and resources to tinker with objects that would otherwise be tossed away, giving other units a chance to save time and money.
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