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  • Russian An-124 lands at Shaw

    Airmen from the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron loaded a Russian Antonov An-124 Ruslan with equipment and supplies for 8th Army in Republic of Korea here June 30, 2012.The plane, about the size of a Boeing 747,  was originally sent to Joint Base Charleston, S.C., but diverted here because

  • Sumter group donates check to family readiness

    The Young Professionals of Sumter donated a $3,300 check to the Friends of the Airman and Family Readiness Center at the Palmetto Oyster House June 28, 2012.The donated funds came from a 5K recovery road race organized by Bronwyn McElveen, Young Professionals of Sumter vice-chair, and will go to

  • Civil Air Patrol cadets take flight from Shaw

    South Carolina Civil Air Patrol cadets toured Shaw Air Force Base as part of a nine-day summer encampment located at the McCrady Training Center at Fort Jackson, S.C., June 28.The Civil Air Patrol is a military and non-profit organization founded in 1941 and became the official auxiliary for the

  • Pilots depend upon flight equipment techs

    Soaring high, the F-16 Fighting Falcon is recognized as one of the dominant weapons of airpower used by the U.S. Air Force in air-to-surface attack. Its superior technology allows it to be a leading tool in enemy air defense suppression. Pilots could not fly these aircraft without the help of

  • Under the hammer: Construction updated

    Work is constantly being done to improve the quality of life on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Here are updates on some of Shaw's major construction projects:Roofing: $1.6 million are being put into roofing repairs around the base. 168,000 square feet of roofs are being repaired for maintenance and to

  • 20th AMXS Airmen work around the clock

    Crew chiefs and aircraft maintainers assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron sometimes execute 24-hour operations to ensure the 20th Fighter Wing's combat aircraft, the F-16 Fighting Falcon, is groomed for any global mission.This set of images shows 20th AMXS Airmen maintaining and

  • Col. Shaun McGrath takes command of 20th OG

    Colonel Shaun McGrath took command of the 20th Operations Group here on June 22.Colonel Don Godier, 20th Fighter Wing vice commander, presided over the ceremony, and passed the 20th OG unit flag from Col. James Sears and passing it to McGrath designating him the new commander.Sears has moved on

  • 80 Shaw Airmen earn E-6 stripes

    The Air Force recently announced Teams Shaw's newest technical sergeant selectees:20th Maintenance Operations SquadronFerdinando Acerra Khalio Borum Matthew Moore Molly Munguia Angela Smith Justin Musall 20th Aerospace Medical SquadronJessica Aglibut 20th Fighter WingSandra Alvor-Thrash Lawanda

  • Units gain new commanders

    Summer in military life is permanent-change-of-station move time, and like every summer, many Shaw units are gaining new commanders. This set of images shows a few of the change of command ceremonies that have taken place within the last week.  

  • Shaw kids get to tee up

    Air Combat Command sponsored a four-day children's golf class June 18 to 22, at the Carolina Lakes Golf Course.The class of 25 children provided instruction in putting, driving and various golf techniques. Both prior Professional Golf Association professionals, Katherine Williams, Carolina Lakes