20th MDG heightens training during disaster exercise

The 20th Medical Group conducted an internal Major Accident Response Exercise today, putting the entire unit on high alert to test their ability to handle casualties.The training scenario consisted of an initial five people from the 20th Dental Squadron being triaged and transported to Tuomey

Warriors emerge at Shaw

During a morale building day here, warriors emerged to participate in the 20th Mission Support Group's Warrior Challenge.The Warrior Challenge is a day filled with fitness and challenge events to build morale and camaraderie within the 20th MSG.The 20th MSG consists of six squadrons: force support,

20th FW vice commander completes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Clark Quinn, 20th Fighter Wing vice commander, flew his final flight here, April 3.Quinn will leave Shaw Air Force Base after approximately one year as vice commander and will assume command of the 71st Flying Training Wing, Vance AFB, Okla."I enjoyed being his crew chief during

Pittsburgh Steeler visits Shaw

Raising the roof: Team Shaw aids Habitat for Humanity

Through a recent volunteer partnership with Kershaw County Habitat for Humanity, the 20th Force Support Squadron here has been able to assist in building a home in Camden S.C. More than 45 Airmen from the 20th FSS and the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron have dedicated more than 100 hours to the

Shaw congratulates newest ALS graduates

Congratulations to the following senior airmen and staff sergeants who graduated here, March 27, from the Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid Airman Leadership School.Mustang FlightSrA Jade Alfaro - 20th Component Maintenance SquadronSrA James Barzaga - Air Force Central Command/A2SSgt Raymond Briggs -

Shaw Honor Guard moves on base

The 20th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard received a new building here to help them train and become more efficient."This building is really nice," said Staff Sgt. Dustin Ezernack, 20th FSS Honor Guard flight sergeant. "It's definitely a lot better than our last one."The new location,

'Ur-in' the right place for drug testing

Each year the Drug Demand Reduction program completes 100 percent urinalysis, helping to ensure that more than 5,000 Airmen across the 20th Fighter Wing remain drug free."Every morning we come in and press a button on the computer," said Master Sgt. Michael Eads, 20th Medical Group drug testing

Arresting system proves vital to stopping jets in emergencies

Airmen assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron worked with Maj. Justin Lewis, 55th Fighter Squadron pilot to test an Aircraft Arresting System here, March 21. Airmen inspected the arresting system as they set it up to ensure it would work correctly while Lewis postured his F-16CJ Fighting

Stay safe, be seen

Due to daylight saving time which occurred March 9, some military members and their units now have to conduct physical training during the hours of darkness. Military members and Department of Defense civilians performing PT during low light times are reminded to take the appropriate safety