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  • Charles Bishop, 20th Communication Squadron client service technician, sits at his office desk at the CS, at Shaw Air Force Base S.C Jan. 31, 2019.

    Contractor expands communications squadron

    The sun rises over the horizon as one of Team Shaw’s members logs into the phone system, answers the ringing phone and begins working on tickets.
  • The project included the installation of 5,865 solar panels in 284 homes, accumulating an approximate 40 percent offset of total annual electrical consumption. A first for military housing in the state of South Carolina, the project solidifies the state as eighth in the nation for installed solar power capacity.

    Citing health, safety concerns, Wilson and Goldfein order commanders to conduct ‘100% review’ of all base housing

    Responding to reports of poorly maintained and unsafe housing across several installations, Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein on Feb. 19 directed commanders at every base worldwide to conduct a “100 percent review” of the condition and safety of all military housing by March 1.
  • The human heart is a vital organ that pumps blood throughout the body, supplies oxygen and nutrients, and removes carbon dioxide and other wastes.

    Healthy hearts

    February is not only the month of “love”, but also nationally known as heart health month. Many Americans do not know that the leading cause of death in the United States is, in fact, heart disease.
  • Col. Derek O’Malley, 20th Fighter Wing commander, helps Doug Heder, Executive Producer of Activisions DESTINY game franchise, adjust his mask for an F-16DM Fighting Falcon civic leader flight at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 8, 2019.

    Shaw votes for Napoleon Dynamite

    Team Shaw welcomed Jon and Doug Heder to the base for the 20th Fighter Wing Annual Awards party, Feb. 8.

  • 20th FW leadership holds Town Hall

    Senior leaders from the 20th Fighter Wing hosted a town hall, Feb. 13. The town hall provided a forum for 20th FW leadership to address questions and suggestions from Team Shaw members as well as provide updates about ongoing or completed projects.
  • Staci Farland, Team Shaw spouse, opens the door of the free car during a Smile Campaign car giveaway wrap-up party at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 31, 2019.

    A warrior left behind

    Scrubbing her cabinets and rinsing the dishes a Team Shaw spouse looks out the window for what felt like the sixth time, expecting her husband home for dinner any minute.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Gross, 20th Security Forces installation patrolman, low crawls during physical training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 6, 2019.

    Combat fitness to stay combat ready

    Team Shaw members from the 20th Security Forces Squadron participated in a form of physical fitness designed to target all muscle groups as well as improve endurance and target real life scenarios.
  • In the Air Force it is highly encouraged to volunteer and help the local community, including the homeless as much as possible.

    Airmen give back

    When you get up in the morning, pull on your uniform, button up and check the mirror before you leave; do you think to yourself, “How am I going to make a difference today?”
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Terry, 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD) handler, and Tank, 20th SFS MWD, practice basic obedience commands at Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), S.C., Feb. 4, 2019.

    From pupper to power

    Litters of German Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd and Belgian Malinois puppies are sorted and placed into different training categories at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. These puppies will soon be highly-trained military working dogs, stationed all over the world to work with different handlers, military branches and units, and protect the Americans they serve as well as the United States.
  • The final seven Team Shaw members in the raffle to win a free car wait in order to try their car key during a Smile Campaign car giveaway wrap-up party at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 31, 2019.

    20th FSS car giveaway ends

    The 20th Force Support Squadron Smile Campaign team hosted a money and car giveaway Jan. 1 – 31, and the winner of the car was announced on the last day.
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