Weasel Victory 16-08 tests Airmen on combat capabilities

The 20th Fighter Wing held operational readiness exercise Weasel Victory 16-08 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 21-23.OREs, held several times annually, serve to help Airmen learn the functions of operating in a deployed environment while the 20th Fighter Wing demonstrates its ability to employ

SCAFA to host annual awards luncheon

The South Carolina Air Force Association has scheduled its annual awards luncheon for noon, April 23 at the Carolina Skies Club and Conference Center at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.  The luncheon recognizes unit and individual winners from Joint Base Charleston, McEntire Joint National Guard

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

Service members represent at annual SCASC meeting

Savor the Flavor of Eating Right

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