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  • Dining Facility staff prepares lunch

    U.S. Army Pfc. Matthew Brokaw, U.S. Army Central Command culinary specialist, places a beef brisket into an oven at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 17, 2016. The Chief Master Sgt. Emerson E. Williams Dining Facility staff spend close to three hours every day preparing lunch. (U.S. Air Force photo

  • Volunteers spring into cleaning at Wateree

    The 20th Force Support Squadron Wateree Recreation Area hosted the 8th Annual Beautify Wateree Day near Camden, South Carolina, March 19.  Currently, Beautify Wateree has saved Shaw over $120 thousand, allotting the 20th FSS funds that can be used for new amenities to improve morale.  The event

  • Viper Demo Team soars into 2016 season

    A Heritage Flight formation flies over show center during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training Course demonstration at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 5, 2016. The Heritage Flight Training Course allows pilots assigned to the three Air Combat Command demonstration teams to practice their

  • 20th CES firefighters; ready to take on any challenge

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department extinguish an aircraft fire during training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 17, 2016. Firefighters assigned to the 20th CES fire department train on a mock C-130 to test their response time and efficiency in extinguishing

  • North, South Carolina service members swarm to serve with Charlotte Hornets

    Arriving to cheers and applause from more than 300 volunteers from Bank of America and Family Dollar, 20th Fighter Wing Airmen spent March 8, with the Charlotte Hornets basketball team and staff packing more than 10,000 deployment care kits.The group of Airmen traveled to Time Warner Cable Arena,

  • Water, fuels shop keeps operations flowing smoothly

    Every morning you wake up there is a non-stop flow of water and gas right under your feet. Miles of pipeline follow you; whether driving, biking, or walking around base these lines are there. The water and gas, as well as the pipelines below Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, must be treated

  • ALS: Providing quality leaders for tomorrow

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid Airman Leadership School Class 16-03 stand at attention before performing morning reveille at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 10, 2016. Reveille is played in the morning to signify the beginning of the duty day. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Ready, aim, fire: 20th SFS keep Airmen on target

    Thousands of service members are deployed around the globe on any given day, patrolling their area of responsibility to find and destroy enemies of the United States. Armed with various types of weaponry, these troops must be proficiently trained in combat marksmanship to ensure the protection of