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  • 20th EMS Airmen keep F-16s rolling

    Tucked away inside Hangar 1200, a small group of Airmen work around the clock on the mechanism that keeps the F-16CM Fighting Falcon rolling.This cluster of Airmen, assigned to the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire flight, perform various types of maintenance on the wheel and tire

  • POL Airmen power the mission

    Providing clean and safe logistical fuel support to Team Shaw and developing resilient Airmen that are ready to engage across the spectrum of Department of Defense operations is the main mission and focus of the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight.The 60 Airmen in the flight

  • Annual Load Crew Competition

    “In three, two, one!” The Tigers and Shooters rush to their loading stations to quickly, but accurately, load an F-16CM Fighting Falcon with Air Integrated Missile-9 and AIM-120s during the annual load crew competition at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.

  • March is National Sleep Awareness Month

    Many Airmen work hard to improve their physical fitness every day — they might go to the gym and lift weights or decide to improve their diet by eating better and cutting back on sugary sweets.

  • Ready to fight: CBRN training

    Before an Airman deploys, they have to demonstrate their knowledge on a variety of tools at their disposal. For example, individuals must exhibit an understanding of the M-4 carbine, receive cultural sensitivity training, and maintain a good bill of health; all factors which may help them downrange,

  • NDI: microscopic matters

    After an aircraft lands, a small component of the engine is sent to a laboratory off the flightline. There, a technician prepares the part, called a magnetic chip detector, by cleaning it with alcohol and stamping the chip onto a carbon tab to check for materials.