An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

  • Inside look into 20th CMS (Part 2): TMDE and avionics support bases worldwide

    Editor's note: This article is the second part of a three part series on the mission of 20th Component Maintenance Squadron, the work of the Airmen do and how they affect not only Shaw's mission but the mission of the Air Force. The 20th CMS is composed of five flights which work together to support

  • Inside look into 20th CMS (Part 1): Accessories ensures the safety of F-16s

    F-16 Fighting Falcons flown by U.S. Air Force pilots are used for many purposes but what happens when these multi-capable jets start to break down from wear and tear?Airmen assigned to the 20th Component Maintenance Squadron have the answer.The 20th CMS's mission is to support a combat-ready wing of

  • 372nd Training Squadron trains Airmen for real-world demands

    Many know the pilots, the brave men and women who soar in the skies above Shaw and cause every eye to turn and stare in wonder as the jets zoom by. Not many people know about the behind the scenes of the F-16 Fight Falcons; the crew chiefs, avionics technicians, armament systems analysts, munitions

  • 337th Recruiters encourage, engage and recruit the finest

    "Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do," is at the forefront of their minds while completing all assigned tasks; from taking out the garbage to completing their primary duties. They remain proactive, taking initiative before being assigned additional duties. Their spouses

  • Shaw Airman wins AF Dental NCO of the Year

    He distinctly remembers the fluoride that the dental assistant said was "bubblegum flavor." He remembers that it tasted nasty no matter how much the assistant wanted to call it bubblegum. But oddly enough, this was the best part of his experience to the dentist, said Tech. Sgt. Evan Singleton.The

  • Pharmacy tech never fails to help others

    Through the busy grind at the 20th Medical Group pharmacy, Senior Airman Erika McCrea, 20th MDG pharmacy technician works hard to keep the pharmacy running smoothly. She handles 500 different types of medication that the pharmacy stocks, dispenses 5,000 prescriptions a week and helps serve 31,000

  • 20th Communications Squadron; keeping Airmen connected

    You finish writing your email, press send, and trust your computer to follow through. However, before your email is sent, your computer must process your request. Your computer's power supply routes electricity to vital components throughout its motherboard. The central processing unit in

  • Blood, sweat, tears and brocolli

    As she walks through the door, a smile emerges on her face as she hears the sound of the clinking iron and sees the familiar faces of those who give it everything they have under the bar. Her dark brown hair, twinkle in her eyes and peppy walk, seem to change the atmosphere when she enters the gym.

  • Shaw Airman weathers Bagram

    No one can control the weather, but the 455th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron weather flight makes a great effort to control its effect on operations here.The weather flight is responsible for providing mission execution forecasts to the various flying squadrons on base and resource

  • Shaw road warriors blaze a trail

    A fleet of vehicles line the parking lot of the Historic Columbia Speedway as their passengers assemble under the stars. More than 70 teams of competitors make final checks on their gear and race schedule, all while preparing themselves mentally and physically for the looming race to Charleston,