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  • Shaw prepares for cyber inspection

    The 20th Fighter Wing and the Ninth Air Force will undergo a Command Cyber Readiness Inspection in conjunction with the 20th FW Unit Effectiveness Inspection at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. August 1-5.Officially, a CCRI is a Defense Information Systems Agency review of Department of Defense units'

  • Thunderbirds arrive at Shaw

    The U.S. Air Force Precision Flying Demonstration Team – The Thunderbirds – touched down on the Shaw Air Force Base flightline May 17.The Thunderbirds have come to Shaw to participate in the 2016 Shaw Air Expo and open house, “Thunder Over the Midlands,” a free air show scheduled for May

  • New commander takes the reins of Ninth Air Force

    Maj. Gen. Mark Kelly relinquished command of the Ninth Air Force to Maj. Gen. Scott Zobrist during a change of command ceremony, officiated by Gen. Hawk Carlisle, here May 17.Ninth Air Force, headquartered at Shaw AFB, is a Numbered Air Force under Air Combat Command composed of eight active-duty

  • Shaw spins into hurricane season

    Hurricane season is scheduled to begin here June 1 and last until Nov. 30.Although Shaw Air Force Base is approximately 100 miles from the coast, the base still has the potential to experience destructive weather.On Sept. 22, 1989, Hurricane Hugo hit Shaw with winds up to 109 mph and caused

  • Connell Dies in Air Show Accident

    With our deepest condolences, we are saddened by the loss of one our Air Expo performers over the weekend.ICAS member and air show performer Greg Connell was killed on Saturday when his "Wolf Pitts" custom-built biplane crashed at an air show outside of Atlanta.The incident happened at the

  • MSG Airmen bounce into action for resiliency

    The 20th Mission Support Group hosted a Wingman Resiliency Day here, May 12. The resiliency day consisted of activities designed to boost the bounce-back ability of 20th MSG Airmen.Squadrons from the 20th MSG worked together in various competitions such as softball, an obstacle course, and a

  • Team Shaw participates in MARE

    Team Shaw held a Major Accident Response Exercise here, May 6, 2016.The exercise was intended to prepare Airmen on base and their counterparts in the local community for the possiblity of a major accident or incident; in this case, a simulated aircraft collision.Shaw enlisted help from agencies

  • Shaw Air Expo schedule of events

    The aerial demonstration schedule for the 2016 Shaw Air Expo and open house “Thunder Over the Midlands” has been announced. The air expo is scheduled for May 21-22, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.All performance times and order of appearance are subject to change.8 a.m. – Gates and show opens8:15 a.m. – Radio

  • Airmen face trying decision

    The 20th Fighter Wing Judge Advocate office in collaboration with the 20th Fighter Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office hosted a mock sexual assault court martial here, April 28.The mock court martial, “Got Consent,” was designed to enlighten Airmen about the complexities of SAPR cases

  • Requesting permission to land: fly-in invites civilian pilots to Shaw

    More than 75 civilian aircraft touched down on the flightline here, on the morning of April 29.It was the first General Aviation Fly In event held at Shaw since 1977.“It’s an opportunity for civilian pilots to land on a U.S. military installation and to learn about how the 20th Fighter Wing and Shaw