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  • Shaw instructs on booming creation: Ammo gives Airmen chance to build bombs

    Airmen of the 20th Fighter Wing staff don't normally touch bombs or missiles, but recently approximately 10 had the chance to do so; the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron ammo team, instructed these Airmen on bomb building May 3 here.During the demonstration, Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Childre,

  • Remembering a fallen hero

    Family, friends and service members gathered for a memorial ceremony here, April 30.Loved ones came together to commemorate the life and accomplishments of Capt. James Steel, 77th Fighter Squadron pilot, who died in an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft accident, while deployed to Afghanistan.

  • Leading resilient Airmen

    On April 26, the 20th Fighter Wing participated in a Comprehensive Airman Fitness Day. The day was designed to boost the morale of Airmen and family members, help them to become more resilient and better-equipped to deal with the rigors of military life, and focus on the four pillars which are:

  • Team Shaw lifts for fallen hero

    Airmen, Soldiers, and dependents came together to celebrate the life of a comrade who recently died in Afghanistan by working out in his honor at a local gym in Sumter, S.C., April 27. A workout named "The Mano," was held to commemorate the life of Capt. James "Mano" Steel, 77th Fighter Squadron

  • Shaw welcomes 77th FS home from Afghanistan

    The 77th Fighter Squadron returned here, April 25, from a six month deployment to Afghanistan where they supported Operation Enduring Freedom and provided close-air support for coalition forces.The Patriot Guard Riders is a motorcycle group that supports the Armed Forces and  honor the returnees by

  • Volunteers recognized for selfless efforts

    On April 22, the 20th Fighter Wing hosted a Volunteer Excellence Recognition Breakfast for Team Shaw volunteers at the Carolina Skies Club and Conference Center here. This special recognition event was held as part of April's National Volunteer Appreciation Month.More than 150 military, civilian,

  • Team Shaw members run to combat sexual assault

    More than 300 Team Shaw Airmen, Soldiers and dependents participated in a Sexual Assault Awareness run at the fitness center annex, April 26. The three-mile run kicked off the Comprehensive Airmen Fitness day here at Shaw Air Force Base. The run was held to show military support of victims of sexual

  • Shaw welcomes home 77th FS from deployment

    More than 400 people welcomed home approximately 100 members of the 77th Fighter Squadron, the Gambler Aircraft Maintenance Unit and the 20th Operations Support Squadron after a six month deployment here at Hangar 1200 April 25.The 77th FS was deployed as the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron

  • "5th Annual John K. Crosswell Charity Golf Tournament"

    The "5th Annual John K. Crosswell Charity Golf Tournament" was held April 19, at Carolina Pines Golf Course on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. It was a team-based tournament in which 18 teams participated with four players to a team. The format was "Captain and Crew," where each team member teed off in