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  • 20th FW awarded ACC Meritorious Unit Award

    The 20th Fighter Wing was awarded yet another accolade to add to their growing collection Aug. 19.The wing received the 2013 Air Combat Command Meritorious Unit Award, which is a commendation awarded only to the top six units in the command each year. The announcement came down from ACC headquarters

  • Shaw Security Forces Airmen impact with tact

    Approximately 30 Airmen from the 20th Security Forces Squadron participated in mandatory shoot, move and communicate training here, Aug. 21. All 20th SFS members are required to successfully complete this particular training in order to move on to the next phase of training.Shoot, move and

  • Temperature cools but safety remains in the hot seat

    The 20th Fighter Wing safety office is preparing Shaw members to stay safe during the Labor Day weekend, which coincides with the end of the critical days of summer."Commanders and supervisors at all levels need to stay actively engaged with their personnel and encourage them to apply risk

  • Boots to Business helps entrepreneurs

    According to U.S. census data, there are around 2.45 million veteran-owned businesses. If you are a transitioning service member, veteran or spouse interested in starting your own business, then the free Boots to Business workshop may be the right place to start. "Three percent of all federal

  • Shaw Chapel hosts Shawsome

    The chapel held a free event, called Shawsome Mega Sunday, here, Aug. 25."It was a celebration of the community, and it gave people an opportunity to connect," said Chaplain (Maj.) Matthew Boarts, 20th Fighter Wing deputy wing chaplain. "There is plenty of bad news in the world and we wanted to

  • Kids' summer fishing tournament breaks record

    The 7th Annual End of Summer Kids Fishing Tournament broke their record of fish caught with 108 fish at the Wateree Recreation Area, S.C., Aug. 24.The previous record, set by the 6th annual tournament, was 97 fish.Approximately 50 children participated in the event in two age categories: 7 years old

  • 20th FW recognized for CAF Day achievements

    Team Shaw participated in a Comprehensive Airman Fitness day April 26, and for their achievements on this day Air Combat Command awarded Shaw with the 2nd Quarter Best Practice Award.Shaw is the first base to win this new award. "All ACC bases submitted action reports from their respective CAF day,"

  • Children head back to school with changes, new challenges

    More than 1,000 students between Shaw Heights and High Hills Elementary School started school here, Aug. 19. With the start of a new school year come new situations for students and faculty. For some students, this could mean their first time going to school while their mom or dad is deployed.

  • Dads 101 attracts attention from The AP

    A reporter with the Associated Press came out to base Aug. 1 to learn more about the Dads 101 class run by Family Advocacy.Dads 101 is a five hour course, spread over two days; where expectant and new fathers learn about everything from changing diapers, what to do with a colicky baby, and how to