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  • U.S. Air Force Col. Derek O’Malley, 20th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, signs the 20th FW Commander Proclamation, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 17, 2018.

    20th FW CC signs Fire Prevention Week proclamation

    Waking up to smoke filling your lungs and finding fire climbing the walls of your home is a terrifying situation one hopes to never experience.To help the populace become more aware of how to avoid a household fire, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department Airmen are sponsoring Fire Prevention Week Oct. 7 – 13.In the spirit of the week, Col.
  • A 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tactical aircraft maintainer inspects an F-16CM Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 12, 2018.

    Shaw evacuates F-16s

    Tactical aircraft maintainers and pilots assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing performed a mass F-16CM Fighting Falcon hurricane evacuation at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Sept. 12, 2018.Due to the potential damage by Hurricane Florence, approximately 60 F-16s were evacuated to Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.Thanks to the quick response time
  • An Airman from the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., conducts a post-flight inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 12, 2018. Shaw’s 77th and 79th Fighter Squadron sent a number of its assets to Tyndall to escape the path of Hurricane Florence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isaiah J. Soliz)

    Tyndall provides safe haven to Shaw assets

    U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., evacuated to Tyndall to escape the potentially dangerous path of Hurricane Florence.
  • Maj. Penny Glenn (center), a critical care nurse with the 190th Medical Group and education specialist with The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS), trains a guard member during a clinical rotation at TUKHS, June 20, 2017. The 190th Medical Group, part of the 190th Kansas Air National Guard Air Refueling Wing, has an established partnership with TUKHS to ensure Airmen maintain their clinical currency to deliver care downrange. (Courtesy photo)

    ANG medics maintain readiness with University of Kansas Health System

    Air National Guard Airmen are key to supporting Total Force readiness. Training agreements with civilian hospitals are vital to helping them achieve this support.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Patrick Lewis, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance mechanic, works on a bicycle at his home in Sumter, S.C., Sept. 10, 2018.

    Building bikes, making memories

    An old run-down, rusty bicycle sits abandoned. The neglected piece of metal may have once been a source of cherished memories, perhaps a childhood milestone, a vehicle for adventure or a tool for self-improvement.
  • Members of Rafting Creek Elementary School and Shaw Air Force Base (AFB) stand with school supplies in Sumter, S.C., Sept. 10, 2018.

    Airmen donate supplies to Sumter students

    Not every school student arrives on the first day of class with everything they need to be successful.
  • The 9/11 memorial sits at ground zero in New York in remembrance of all who lost their lives on that day.

    We will never forget

    Thousands of Americans stood helpless as they watched the streets of New York City fill with smoke and turn to chaos. Planes crashed into the twin towers, the pentagon and in Stony Creek Township, Pa. and 9/11 quickly became one of the worst terrorist attacks in U.S. history. Although many of today’s Airmen were not in the military during this time, there are still some who were enlisted during this tragic time. Some even had family in New York at the time of the attack.
  • Lt. Col. Craig Morash, 74th Fighter Squadron commander, prepares to hug his children after returning from a deployment, Jan. 26, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The well-being of children is paramount to Airmen readiness for deployment. While most children are resilient and can handle the changes that come when a parent deploys, some children face challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eugene Oliver)

    Resilient kids, ready Airmen

    One thing Airmen worry about when they deploy is the well-being of their family, especially children who may have a hard time coping with the challenges that come with a parent’s deployment. The impact of deployment on children is a key component of Airmen readiness. Knowing their family is well helps Airmen focus on the mission.
  • Airmen 1st Class Mathew Rozean (left) and Theodore Dykstra, 673rd Security Forces Squadron, participate in training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 4, 2015. A new Air Force medical unit called an Operational Support Team is embedded with the base guard squadron to improve unit health and readiness by studying and addressing issues specific to the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sheila deVera)

    Operational Support Teams work inside “beating heart” of USAF

    Each squadron in the Air Force faces different stressors and health challenges that require unique solutions. General David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, is leading an effort to revitalize Air Force squadrons.
  • All Airmen should be aware of what resources are available for victims and know what role they can play in prevention and response. Sexual assault is extremely traumatizing and can affect an Airman’s well-being and ability to complete the mission. At every base, Airmen have access to a SAPR office staffed by professionals to address the needs of victims. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Josh Mahler)

    SAPR empowers, supports Airmen

    Sexual assault can be a deeply traumatizing event in anyone’s life. Across the Air Force, Airmen and their families have access to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response or Family Advocacy Program resources to get support and guidance on how to move forward.
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