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  • I think therefore I Airman

    For years, humanity has wrestled with ideas that seem unsolvable: Are there moral absolutes? What is justice? What defines beauty? Perhaps these questions are unsolvable, but through constant questioning came philosophy— the study of basic questions involving existence, reality and values.

  • Press Release 11-2017: U.S. v. Jones court-martial held

    Col. William R. Jones, the former 20th Fighter Wing vice commander, pleaded guilty to wrongfully possessing images and videos of child pornography in violation of Article 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice today.

  • Dentist’s chair to deployment

    Maintaining proper oral hygiene is vital for service members. Not keeping up with one’s teeth can prevent Airmen from deploying to an overseas installation to accomplish continuing operations.

  • Nutrition fuels the mission

    March is National Nutrition Month, which focuses on promoting a healthy diet; along with exercise, nutrition is part of the physical pillar of Comprehensive Airman Fitness.

  • Up all night: 20th MXG ensures readiness 24/7

    Las Vegas never sleeps, and neither does the 20th Maintenance Group, which conducts 24-hour operations whether at home at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, or on temporary duty at Nellis in support of Red Flag 17-2.

  • Falcon parts receive x-rays

    Airmen assigned to the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection flight utilize numerous resources to ensure the safety of the assets on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The flight is tasked with performing x-rays on aircraft parts, as well as troubleshooting damage in asset

  • Airmen test engine at max afterburner power

    The 20th Component Maintenance Squadron test cell facility at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., is responsible for ensuring F-16CM Fighting Falcon engines are mission ready. Airmen from the facility troubleshoot engines by running them in a controlled environment and collecting diagnostic information.

  • My miles have meaning

    “On your mark, get set, go!”Amidst cheers and applause, the runners take off from the starting line. Pulling out in front of the pack is a man in a neon yellow shirt emblazoned with the words “Team Momentum,” carrying a billowing American flag that serves as a guiding beacon for the rest of the

  • The necessity of failure in building a better Air Force

    “I will never falter and I will not fail!” The last line of the Airman’s Creed is something we typically proclaim in robust unison. The words are important because the creed calls us to a common Airman ideal, those traits to which we as individuals aspire. When combined with our 309 thousand sisters

  • Winning the cyberspace fight

    Airmen from the 20th Communications Squadron are preparing for an upcoming Command Cyber Readiness Inspection, which will test the 20th Fighter Wing for compliance with Air Force and Defense Department standards.