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  • Planning for the future of the Shaw community

    Team Shaw members are scheduled to meet and discuss establishing a protective designation for the Midlands of South Carolina with civilian and military officials, Jan. 11.“This is an effort to further protect the military mission, environment, and community by working to collaborate land-usage

  • Media Advisory 01-01-2017 - U.S. v. Jones court-martial date

    Release No. 01-01-2017Col. William R. Jones, Headquarters 9th Air Force, previously assigned as the 20th Fighter Wing vice commander, is currently facing one charge of wrongfully possessing images and videos of child pornography in violation of Article 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.The

  • AFE Airmen inspect parachutes

    A parachute container sits on a table before inspection at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 4, 2017. The six-hour parachute inspection process includes unpacking, inspecting lines for infractions and replacing parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

  • Shaw, Fairchild Airmen fuel the fight

    A group of F-16CM Fighting Falcons take off from the foggy flightline at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. They soar above the clouds and into the airspace over the Atlantic Ocean, heading east until they can no longer see the land behind them. Despite the meticulous checklists run on aircraft

  • Health tips for the surge

    Next week’s surge, a fighter wing technique used to catch up on flying hours lost due to weather or other conditions, is guaranteed to bring long shifts and the potential for high stress. Here are some nutrition tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle or to help keep the common New Year’s resolution of

  • 20th FSS helps Team Shaw smile

    The 20th Force Support Squadron wants to find new ways to make customers smile in the new year.Starting Jan. 1, members of Team Shaw can win $10, $25 or $50 in FSS gift cards, or even $250 cash for being an FSS customer.The Smile program has many goals, said Lisa Stevens, 20th FSS Marketing and

  • Mission continues through Christmas

     The day began like any other at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The sun rose blindingly bright over the mountains. Security forces members grabbed their coffee and their body armor on the way to their patrol vehicles. F-16 Fighting Falcons thundered down the flightline for their quick climb into the

  • Kids spot Santa at Shaw

    The Carolina Skies Club and Conference Center staff hosted a Breakfast with Santa event at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Dec. 17.