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  • 3 pillars of mission readiness: Family preparation

    Editor's note: This is part two of a three-part series on three essential keys to maintaining mission readiness.When an Airman deploys, they leave their family behind and it can cause a huge amount of stress on their loved ones. It's important to make sure Airmen, and their families, are prepared

  • Electrical systems maintained for mission

    Editor's Note: This is part two of a three-part series on the functions and inner workings of three units assigned to Team Shaw's 20th Civil Engineer Squadron.Without properly trained electrical systems technicians, the 20th Fighter Wing would not be able to supply combat-ready airpower and Airmen

  • 3 pillars of mission readiness: Physical ability

    Editor's note: This is part one of a three-part series on three essential keys to maintaining mission readiness.During deployments Airmen could be asked to perform physical tasks that are not routinely required of them. Carrying multiple bags of gear and wearing heavy "battle-rattle" 24/7, so it's

  • Military contractors give back to military, community

    For some people a hot cup of coffee is the perfect start to the day. For three military contractors, it is a way to provide a sanctuary for military personnel and an opportunity to give back to their local community.Jasper Brogdon, U.S. Army chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosives

  • Water and Fuels maintained for mission

    Editor's Note: This is part one of a three-part series on the functions and inner workings of three units assigned to Team Shaw's 20th Civil Engineer Squadron.With more than half a million feet of gas, sewer and water lines here, an experienced team of Airmen work day and night to keep the 20th

  • The bowler's win

    As you cross the threshold of Shaw Lanes Bowling and leave behind the outside humidity, a cool breeze blows across your face and you're immediately met with the sound of pins clashing together, echoing across the lanes.Family members, friends, co-workers, and competitors gaggle together cheering,

  • Shaw Airmen give back to the county

    Drive off Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, in any direction and you'll see Sumter County "Adopt a Highway" signs with the names of units from Shaw that have taken the initiative to care for the roads leading to and from base.In total, 25 units from Shaw attend to the roads in Sumter County, said

  • Capt. Shinto returns to Shaw

    Dr. John Shinto, a former U.S. Air Force captain who served here two years as a dentist for the 363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, visited here June 16."1967 and 1969 were two of the best years of my life," said Shinto.Though he joined the Air Force as a dentist, after graduating from New York

  • May Diamond Sharp award recognition

    Congratulations to the following Shaw Airmen who were recognized as Diamond Sharp for the month of May. Senior Airman Marcella Hengehold, Ninth Air Force Sharepoint administrator.Hengehold is a Sharepoint expert, identified by various units. She aided Top III's Professional Development Committee by

  • First sergeants making a difference

    When an Airman is having a tough time at work or home, it can affect the mission. It could cause a lack of productivity or an unsafe and stressful work environment. But, with a walk down to the first sergeants office, the problems that were felt before could go away."As a first sergeant we're in