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  • 20th FW changes command

    U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Hicok assumed command of the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base on June 7.Hicok, who previously served as the 20th FW deputy commander, took command from Col. Kristoffer Smith, who will move on to his next assignment as the deputy director of plans, programs and

  • Col. Smith performs final flight as 20th FW commander

    U.S. Air Force Col. Kristoffer Smith, left, and Col. Kevin Hicok, 20th Fighter Wing commander and deputy commander, step toward their aircraft during Smith’s fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 28, 2024. Smith has served as the 20th FW commander since May of 2022, leading the operational

  • 79th ‘Tigers’ take on Checkered Flag 24-2, WSEP

    The U.S. Air Force 79th Fighter and Fighter Generation Squadron ‘Tigers’ took part in Checkered Flag 24-2 and the Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) at Tyndall Air Force Base from May 9-22, 2024. These exercises aimed to enhance air combat readiness alongside 5th generation aircraft and

  • Team Shaw sharpens Mission-Ready Airmen at Iron Hand 24-03

    Team Shaw conducted exercise Iron Hand 24-03, deploying 94 members from the 20th Fighter Wing on a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 15th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, to North Auxiliary Airfield. to participate alongside four F-16C Fighting Falcons, assigned to the

  • 20th EMS metals Airmen build mobile fabrication unit

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology shop are dedicated to providing maintainers with the right parts and tools to ensure aircraft readiness at home station and abroad. However, deploying metal fabrication equipment poses challenges in terms of

  • 79th ‘Tigers’ take on Checkered Flag 24-2, WSEP

    The U.S. Air Force 79th Fighter and Fighter Generation Squadron ‘Tigers’ took part in Checkered Flag 24-2 and the Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) at Tyndall Air Force Base from May 9-22, 2024. These exercises aimed to enhance air combat readiness alongside 5th generation aircraft and

  • NASCAR driver Joey Logano visits Shaw

    NASCAR driver Joey Logano visited Shaw Air Force Base to meet men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as fly in an F-16D Fighting Falcon, on May 7.Logano spent the day at Shaw AFB, receiving medical clearance, pre-flight training, equipment fitting and a mission briefing prior to his

  • 20th LRS keeps the (AFFORGEN) cycle moving

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron keep Team Shaw deployment ready by sustaining mission-ready requirements.The U.S. Air Force’s big push towards the Air Force Force Generation Model will ensure Airmen are prepared to fulfill operational requirements stateside and overseas

  • More to the parts store: 20th LRS supports Shaw with aircraft equipment

    When the U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon requires service, maintainers contact the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron materiel management flight to acquire aircraft parts to fix the problem.The materiel management flight consists of various shops such as the Aircraft Parts Store and the Mobility