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Airmen train Iraqis on force protection

Security forces pride themselves on making a good first impression for base visitors. Now they are instilling that same pride and professionalism in Iraqi Airmen.Three Air Force security forces members are training the Iraqi protection force that will ultimately inherit security operations at New Al

Justice served to criminal Airmen

The 20th Fighter Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases against Air Force members suspected of violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice and applicable civilian criminal codes.The following cases were prosecuted at Shaw in the months of October

Thunderbirds need volunteers

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron is looking for professionals to join an elite team known world-wide for precision flying and community involvement. Volunteers are needed in eight career fields. "The Thunderbirds have more than 34 career fields represented in the squadron," said Chief

Warm Hearts to help Airmen

What happens if your car has just broken down, bills are due, you have children who need to be fed and payday is still a week away? Try Warm Hearts.Warm Hearts helps Airmen who need financial assistance and have nowhere else to go, said Master Sgt. Alejandro Barin, 20th Mission Support Squadron

AF declares F-22A ready for combat

The Air Force’s most advanced weapon system is ready for combat, Air Force officials here announced Thursday.In reaching initial operational capability, the F-22A Raptor has been certified ready for employment. Declaring the transformational fighter IOC means the Raptor’s proven capabilities are now

Air Force leaders wish Airmen happy holidays

The following is a holiday message from Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Gerald R. Murray:"As 2005 draws to a close, we have the opportunity to reflect on the past year and prepare ourselves for 2006.

Air Force releases new mission statement

The realities of the world have changed dramatically since the creation of the Air Force in 1947 and continue to change almost daily.With these changes in mind, Air Force leaders released a new mission statement Dec. 7 that defines the current and future direction of the Air Force.“Today, our world

20th SFS deployments, traffic study lead to Polifka Gate closure

Shaw’s Polifka Gate will close Dec. 23 at 6 p.m.The decision to close the gate was made due to several factors, said Capt. Alexander Price, 20th Security Forces Squadron operations officer, but was primarily driven by the increased 20th SFS deployment tempo.A traffic study, conducted by the South