ARRA funded dormitory contstruction at Shaw

Another new dormitory for Shaw's Airmen moved forward recently as Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast awarded Choate Construction Company of Mount Pleasant, S.C., an $11.5 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act contract Sept. 22 for construction of a dormitory here."We're eager to

Smart operations applied to F-16 engine changes

A hand-selected team of eight maintenance professionals from the 20th Maintenance Group here recently embarked on a weeklong Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century journey. The team gathered to perform a rapid improvement event on the F-16 engine removal and installation process, with the

JROTC visits 20th FW

Annual combined charity drive kicks off

It's that time of the year again for service members and federal civilian employees to contribute to charities through the 2009 Combined Federal Campaign."This year, Shaw's goal is to reach $165,000," said Maj. Linda Coates, 20th Fighter Wing CFC manager. "Last year, Shaw collected $162,380. The

Shaw's Army 4th BCD returns from deployment

The U. S. Army's 4th Battlefield Coordination Detachment stationed here arrived on base Monday morning to be greeted by friends and family after a 12-month deployment. With rain pouring from the sky, the Soldiers' families readily awaited for the door to open on the passenger jet carrying their

79th FS Tigers first 20th FW fighter squadron to Afghanistan

Hundreds of Airmen and more than 10 F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron Tigers deployed to Afghanistan this week in support of NATO efforts in Afghanistan. It was the first cold and rainy October morning. Airmen gathered in Hangar 1200 here in their final moments before

Shaw's civil engineers involved in Iraq draw-down

Airmen of the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron at Ali Base, Iraq, are preparing for the drawdown of American military strength in Iraq by starting to reconstitute the in-country materiel and equipment. "Based on the drawdown guidance, we knew it would be imperative that we start the

Flu vaccinations coming soon

In the spring of 2009, a novel H1N1 virus emerged. The novel H1N1 virus currently is responsible for 99 percent of the flu cases in the United States. As we head into fall, seasonal flu cases will start to increase. The best way to prevent the seasonal flu is to get immunized each year. The 20th

20th FW Safety Day formation run

Hundreds of Airmen compete in Viper Challenge

Hundreds of Shaw Airmen, spouses and military civilians gathered at more than 25 events here to participate in Shaw's Annual Viper Challenge Sept. 29. "The event is held annually as a morale booster and to bring the base community together for a day of fun and relaxation," said Charlie Glover, 20th