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  • RAO supports military retirees, families

    The retiree activities office is starting operations again, filling the role of interface between the active-duty force and the retiree community. "The RAO provides information and referral services as necessary," said retired Senior Master Sgt. Robert Sullivan, 20th Fighter Wing RAO director. "The

  • Shaw's upcoming events: Viper Challenge, appreciation day, safety day

    Airmen are encouraged to attend events coming up this week to include Shaw's Viper Challenge, Junior Enlisted Appreciation Day and 20th Fighter Wing Safety Day. The Viper Challenge occurs Sept. 29. Anyone assigned to Shaw as active duty, retiree, Department of Defense civilian or spouses of any of

  • Operation Take-Flight

    Operation Take-Flight began with 129 children ranging from 4 to 12 years of age passing through the Chandler Deployment Processing Center, and ended with a homecoming celebration as they returned safely from their simulated deployment to Shawkikistan. Before deploying, the children went through the

  • Shaw's fire department hosts fire prevention campaign

    Shaw's fire department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association for Fire Prevention Week 2009 from Oct. 4 to Oct. 10 with the campaign "Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned." A fire prevention trailer, extinguisher trainer and vehicle display is scheduled to be at Shaw's Base

  • 20 FW's jets receive an upgrade

    The 20th Fighter Wing's F-16 Fighting Falcons are going through modifications now to improve a communications capability called beyond-line-of-sight. "Beyond-line-of-site enhances the capabilities of the jet by allowing us to use satellites to relay our radio communications," said Senior Master Sgt.

  • 20th OSS Airman saves life on vacation

    As an air traffic controller with the 20th Operations Support Squadron, Tech. Sgt. Daniel Sluss is always observant of his surroundings while watching for incoming aircraft. His situational awareness with his job helped him save a life while on vacation with his family in North Carolina when he and

  • Calling all parents

    Parents: The next time you consider leaving a child alone on base, you need to think twice, 20th Security Forces leaders say.According to a Department of Defense Instruction, and mirrored by the Installation Security Instruction, parents on any military installation must follow a youth supervision

  • Deer hunt on the range

    Hunters are invited to take advantage of the deer hunting program at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range beginning Oct. 3. The natural resources managers at Shaw Air Force Base and PECR use many tools to manage the diverse resources on the base and range. One popular tool, and an important quality of