20th FW trains during ORE

Airmen from across the 20th Fighter Wing participated in an operational readiness exercise here, Nov. 19 to 22, simulating a deployment to "Base X." Airmen assigned to the 20th FW need to be ready to deploy at a moment's notice. The recent exercise simulated the ability to rapidly deploy and

Carolina Panthers salute service members

The Carolina Panthers held a "Salute to Service" ceremony before their game against the New England Patriots at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 18.The festivities included the 82nd Airborne Chorus from Fort Bragg, N.C., singing the national anthem, a Purple Heart ceremony, a joint

Shaw congratulates five selected for chief master sergeant

Seeking higher education: 325 earn degrees

Airmen who completed all requirements for a Community College of the Air Force degree were recognized here Nov. 14, during the annual CCAF graduation ceremony. A total of 325 Shaw Airmen earned degrees in 2013, 61 of whom received formal recognition during the ceremony. "The CCAF degree provides

Maintainers keep the mission soaring with sorties

Shaw Soldiers compete to be the 'top shot'

U.S. Army Soldiers participated in a "top shot" competition at the 20th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance firing range, here Nov. 14. Nine Soldiers competed for the title.Marksmanship is a key component of a Soldier's readiness and was tested during the competition with

Defenders ensure security at Shaw

Shaw responds during recent MARE

Real-world chemistry lesson

A group of local home-schooled high school students got a real-world lesson on the importance of science and math here, Nov. 7. The group of approximately 12 students reported to the fuels laboratory to see how Airmen use chemistry and math in their jobs."In a regular school setting you would have

Commissary bound? Grab your DoD ID

Commissaries will soon begin scanning customers' Department of Defense ID cards at checkouts as the Defense Commissary Agency continues its pursuit to deliver a 21st century benefit.The commissary at Fort Lee, Va., became the first store to scan ID cards on Oct. 22 as the first part of an