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  • New static airplane arrives at Shaw

    An F-111E Aardvark aircraft rolled through the gates here at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Feb 2.The airframe will be used as a static display alongside several airframes that have been part of the 20th Fighter Wing's history through the years. This particular F-111 had been assigned to the 20th Fighter

  • Joint exercise trains McEntire ANG

    Airmen from the 169th Security Forces Squadron partcipated in Operation Rita, a joint exercise, at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., Feb. 2, 2012. The 169th SFS Airmen were transported by S.C. Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks to a destination near alleged group activity to begin a

  • 'Elephant walk' shows rapid response

    F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots with the 77th Fighter Squadron executed an elephant walk during an Operational Readiness Exercise Jan. 31 here.The elephant walk is  when aircraft taxi down the runway in large numbers representing the ability to generate a large number of aircraft needing to take off

  • Shaw Air Expo 2012 scheduled

    A press conference was held here at Hangar 1200 Jan. 26, to kick off the Shaw Air Expo 2012.Local community leaders and media were invited to hear Col. Charlie Moore, 20th Fighter Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Scott Walker, Shaw Air Expo director, discuss the upcoming Air Expo scheduled for May

  • ORE challenges Shaw Airmen

    Airmen assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron participated in an Operational Readiness Exercise Jan. 31 her. Maintainers and crew chiefs with the 'Gambler AMU' prepped and launched F-16 Fighting Falcon jets, challenging their quickness and accuracy. The ORE is designed to test Airmen's

  • Team Shaw takes on Biggest Loser Competition

    Shaw's Health and Wellness Center officially kicked off its 4th Annual Biggest Loser Competition here Jan. 20.Competition officials designed the program based on the television series "The Biggest Loser," which is geared toward losing weight and changing habits to lead a healthy

  • Shaw to host Restoration Advisory Board Meeting Jan. 30

    Shaw is scheduled to host a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 30,  at the New Beginnings Banquet Facility on 1335 SC Highway 441, and invites the public to attend and participate. The purpose of this meeting is to allow the community the opportunity to view detailed information about ongoing Shaw's

  • Hiring our heroes

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's "Hiring Our Heroes" Hiring Fair is scheduled for March 6, at Fort Jackson's MG Robert B. Solomon Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Opening ceremonies will commence at 9:45 a.m. The event is free for employers. Solomon Center is committed to making this a one-of-a-kind,

  • Team Shaw stays fit

    Active duty personnel use Shaw's advanced fitness center to stay in top shape, ensuring they are always prepared for physically demanding deployments. The fitness center offers 70 pieces of cardio equipment, such as treadmills, elliptical, accent trainers, tread climbers, and step mills.

  • Renovations enhance Team Shaw's Shoppette

    The Shaw Shoppette was recently renovated to enhance shelving, shopping space and the customer service area. Approximately $400,000 of renovations were completed to accommodate the growing population of Shaw, resulting in faster service and a greater capacity for goods.