Tech. Sgt. Brian Racy retires after 20 years

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brian Racy, 79th Fighter Squadron specialist section expediter, receives a certificate of retirement from Maj. Herman Fredrick here, April 5, 2013.  Before retiring as a "Tiger," Racy served the Air Force for 20 years.

Once a Gambler, always a Gambler

On April 5, 2013, Shaw AFB flags were slowly brought to half-staff at noon honoring a fallen 20th Fighter Wing combat Airman. The Airman, 77th Fighter Squadron pilot, Capt. James Steel, died April 3, 2013, after his F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed in Afghanistan. He is the first 20th FW aviator lost in

Shaw sweeps SC AFA awards

The South Carolina Air Force Association annually recognizes the top Air Force members in the following categories: outstanding aviator, outstanding mission support person, outstanding aircraft technician, outstanding logistics person, and outstanding unit. The competition is between the Air

Team Shaw lowers flag to half-mast in honor of Capt. James Steel

Air Force officials have confirmed a Shaw AFB F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot was killed April 3, after his aircraft crashed in Afghanistan returning to base from a close air support mission.At 12:00 pm April 5, 2013, three Team Shaw members lowered the flag to half-mast to honor Capt. James Steel, 29,

Shaw pilot identified in Afghanistan crash

Air Force officials have confirmed a Shaw AFB F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot was killed April 3, after his aircraft crashed in Afghanistan returning to base from a close air support mission.The pilot, Capt. James Steel, 29, from the 77th Fighter Squadron here, graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy

Airman awarded John Levitow

Adopt-a-Street comes to Shaw

Shaw kicked off an Adopt-a-Street program here March 26.The Adopt-a-Street program allows private organizations throughout Team Shaw the opportunity to give back to the installation in an effort to reduce unnecessary manpower on details that take away from the mission, while instilling a sense of

Shaw holds intramural volleyball tournament

An intramural volleyball competition for Team Shaw members is being held at the fitness center here from March 18 to April 16.Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday there is a game scheduled at 6:00, 6:45 and 7:30 p.m.There are seven teams competing in the tournament to include: 20th Force

Shaw Airmen fix wheels to keep mission rolling

Airmen in the 20th Logistic Readiness Squadron's vehicle management flight repair and maintain vehicles here. Airmen from the vehicle management flight are responsible for ensuring the integrity and maintenance of the wing's vehicle fleet.

Cold days are numbered

Spring officially kicked off March 20, at Shaw AFB. Though the temperatures vary, flowers and trees have already begun to bloom. During this time, the sun is known to rise earlier in the morning and set later in the evening. Spring is the season known for rebirth, renewal and regrowth.