Iron Thunder to light up the skies

The 77th Fighter Squadron is hosting more than 100 aircraft from three branches of the U.S. military and the British Royal Air Force Feb. 6-9 for Operation Iron Thunder. "The objective of the exercise is to prepare units for future contingency operations by offering a chance for players to be

Critical career fields offer opportunity

First and second term Airmen who are contemplating about retraining into another career field as a result of an overage in their career field or a desire for a career change can still apply to be retrained into several critically-manned career fields or for a special duty assignment.Shortages of

Shaw spotlight

Shaw presents: Senior Airman Richard InabnitOrganization: 20th Comptroller Squadron Duty title: Customer support technician What are your job duties? I process travel vouchers, resolve Defense Travel System problems and I serve as the squadron's security manager. What do you enjoy about the Air

Senior NCO awarded Military Citizen of Year

A senior NCO assigned to 9th Air Force will receive the Military Citizen of the Year award Saturday at Hilton Head, S.C. from the Sumter Chamber of Commerce for her contributions to the community.Master Sgt. Angela Tristan, 9th Air Force first sergeant, is "a true role model for all," said Lt. Gen.

Shaw spotlight

Shaw spotlight presents: Senior Airman Kevin EftemoffOrganization: 20th Medical Support Squadron Duty title: Biomedical equipment repair journeyman What are your job duties? I perform preventive maintenance, and calibrate and repair medical equipment. What do you enjoy about the Air Force? I enjoy

Phase I builds up

Free tax preparation help available

Tax season is here and the Shaw Tax Center, with help from the 20th Fighter Wing Legal Office, is ready to help Shaw members prepare and, if needed, electronically file their personal federal tax returns free of charge. This free tax preparation is available to all Shaw ID cardholders, said Edward

CMSAF Murray reflects on his career

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Gerald Murray visited Shaw recently as the key speaker for the 20th Fighter Wing Chief's Induction Ceremony.This was not the chief's first time at Shaw. He visited three or four times during his tenure as chief master sergeant of the Air Force and was

Base bids paper farewell

Feb. 9 will mark the end of an era. This is the last day The Shaw Spirit newspaper will be delivered. Instead of receiving information via a paper product, Shaw news will be available on the public web page at www.shaw.af.mil"Force shaping required us to determine how to best use personnel and

Shaw spotlight

Shaw presents: Airman 1st Class Nerissa WilliamsOrganization: 20th Fighter Wing Judge Advocate Duty title: Civil law paralegal What are your job duties? Providing legal assistance services such as notarizing documents, helping with powers of attorney and serving as a witness for will executions.