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  • 20th FW commander holds all-call

    Col. Stephen Jost, 20th Fighter Wing commander, held his first all-call here June 2 after assuming command of the 20th FW on May 30.Jost spoke to Airmen about change and his expectations for the wing."I know the Air Force is all about change," said Jost. "But, your purpose has not changed. The 20th

  • 20th FW welcomes new commander

    Col. Clay Hall relinquished command of the 20th Fighter Wing to Col. Stephen Jost during a change of command ceremony here, May 30.Maj. Gen. Jake Polumbo, Ninth Air Force commander, presided over the traditional military ceremony. The exchange of the unit's guidon during a change of command

  • Shaw master sergeant selects announced

    More than 4,000 technical sergeants have been selected for promotion to master sergeant, Air Force officials announced May 22.The 4,073 selected represent a 17.96 percent selection rate, with an average selectee overall score of 352.55. Selectees' average time in grade was 4.41 years and time in

  • Don't let animals get beat by summer heat

    As the summer approaches it is important for pet owners to stay aware of conditions outside to eliminate potential harm to personal animals.Whether it's heat, bugs, car safety, fertilizers or deadly plants; being aware is the first step for pet owners to protect their furry friends.HEAT and

  • Sumter holds Memorial Day ceremony

    The Sumter County Veteran's Association held a Memorial Day ceremony at Buford Mabry Park, Sumter, South Carolina, just outside of Shaw AFB East gate, May 26.Team Shaw members along with veterans and their families attended the hour-long ceremony to remember those lost in the line of military

  • 20th CES firefighters awarded DOD level honor

    Two firefighters from the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron received a Department of Defense level award for heroism based on their actions that took place, April 9, 2013.Tech. Sgt. Joseph Charleston, 20th CES station captain, and Senior Airman Boyd Korb, 20th CES firefighter, were directly responsible

  • Shaw conducts annual women's health fair

    The 20th Medical Group held its annual Woman's Health Fair here, May 20.Approximately 123 women attended the fair, which was developed to educate women was developed to educate women about integrated wellbeing in all aspects oflife -- physical, mental, spiritual, and social. "It is a great event for

  • Shaw prepares for hurricane season

    From coast to coast, National Hurricane Preparedness Week will be observed May 25 through 31. During this time Team Shaw, to include the 20th Operations Support Squadron, will prepare for the worst, running mock scenarios and learning from the past.Hurricane season runs from June 1, and continues