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  • The U.S. Air Force announced updates to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel, July 16, 2018.

    Dress, appearance standards updated

    The Air Force announced updates to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel, July 16.
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. David Paulus, 77th Fighter Squadron (FS) assistant to the director of operations, adjusts his oxygen mask at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July, 9, 2018.

    Gamblers 'Double Down' on combat readiness

    Fresh off a combat deployment to Afghanistan, the 77th Fighter Squadron is not skipping a beat in preparing for the next fight.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Leighton, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) tactical aircraft maintainer, sets up the hot-pits at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 26, 2018.

    Hot-pits: innovation at its finest

    During the coldest and hottest months of the year, the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s Airmen continue to step out onto the flight line to perform ground refueling, also known as hot-pits, in order to get F-16CM Fighting Falcons back in the air as fast as possible.
  • U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard raise a flag for the first time on the new 20th Fighter Wing (FW) flagpole during a reveille ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 15, 2008.

    Performing customs, courtesies Shaw style

    The Air Force Instruction 34-1201 Protocol consists of 105 pages of rules regarding flag placement, car driving procedures and how to welcome a distinguished visitor to an Air Force installation.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yuyi Jiang, 86th Dental Squadron dental assistant technician, showcases a common type of supplement at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 13, 2017.

    Staying safe with supplements

    There are many questions and expectations people have about supplements. Individuals often take supplements to help boost metabolism, testosterone, endurance or for the ability to fight off illness or disease. Sometimes, people search for a supplement to help with a pre-existing medical condition such as blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar. Name your desire and there is sure to be a supplement marketed just for your needs.
  • U.S. Air Force leaders assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing (FW) enter the Shaw main fitness center gymnasium in preparation for the wing’s first commander’s call with Col. Derek O’Malley, 20th FW commander, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 13, 2018.

    20th FW commander holds first commander’s call

    Col. Derek O’Malley, 20th Fighter Wing commander, hosted his first commander’s call at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, July 13.
  • U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Hoglund, 20th Fighter Wing command chief, left, speaks with 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS) conventional maintenance flight Airmen during a visit to their shop at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 10, 2018.

    Munitions Airmen support pilot training

    High above their various training grounds, 20th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots navigate the skies in simulated battle, deploying munitions, such as inert bombs, and using their M61A1 Vulcan 20 mm rotary cannons to strike targets.
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Starr, 20th Medical Group paramedic, and his team members were recognized for providing lifesaving care to a man experiencing cardiac arrest at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 12, 2018.

    Taking pride in recognition

    Across the 20th Fighter Wing, Team Shaw members are working hard every day to get the mission done. Each individual assigned to this wing is vital to what we do.
  • Hutch Collins, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron threatened and endangered species biologist, holds baby red-cockaded woodpeckers after placing identification bands on them at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range at Wedgefield, S.C., May 30, 2018.

    Shaw AFB commitment to environmental protection

    MEMORANDUM FOR ALL SHAW AFB PERSONNEL FROM: 20 FW/CC SUBJECT: Shaw AFB Commitment to Environmental Protection 1. The 20th Fighter Wing embraces the goal of protecting the environment and our natural resources within their area of responsibility including Shaw AFB, Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, and Wateree Recreation Area.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Quest Largent, 20th Fighter Wing Judge Advocate (JA) military justice paralegal, reads from a courts-martial manual at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 9, 2017. The manual details punitive articles individuals can be charged under and provides JA Airmen information on how to write the charges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

    Legal Weasels keep Team Shaw on right side of law

    Legal matters can be tricky. Can anyone in the 20th Fighter Wing legal office provide legal advice? What is the first step to procuring a power of attorney? Can Airmen solicit fundraising donations in uniform? Luckily for Team Shaw members, the award-winning professionals at the 20th FW legal office are dedicated to clearing up these kinds of questions and concerns.
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