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  • Behind the Scenes: Poinsett Electronic Combat Range

    Editor's Note: This is part three of a year-long series on members of the 20th Fighter Wing leadership shadowing Team Shaw Airmen and the community, spending a day walking in their shoes, learning and experiencing Airmen's jobs. If any members of the 20th FW have a job idea for future 'Behind the

  • 125 days in the sky

    Over the last 18 years, the current 79th Fighter Squadron commander has spent 125 days flying in the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon.Lt. Col. Raymond Millero Jr., flew his 3,000th hour in the seat of his fighter jet here during February.The Hadley, Pa., native is the 260th pilot from around the

  • 20th FW releases 2013 Economic Impact Statement

    The Shaw Air Force Base fiscal year 2013 Economic Impact statement was officially released by Col. Stephen Jost, 20th Fighter Wing commander, during the 2015 Chamber's Annual Retreat, Jan. 30- Feb. 1, 2015.The EIS provides information regarding the 20th FW's mission, resources, and the financial

  • A call to mentorship

    A good Airmen seeks out personal and professional development to ensure their growth as a wingman, leader and warrior.January is National Mentorship Month and ensuring "excellence in all we do" means making mentorship a part of every day."I'm where I am today because people took the time to mentor

  • Living museum: Airman preserves AF uniforms

    Walking through the 20th Maintenance Group building, it would be appropriate to stop and gaze into the office of one senior leader there. Eyes would be greeted with several mannequins wearing different shades of green and blue, each decorated with medals and ribbons.For most of his life, Lt. Col.

  • Shaw joins community in ‘Winter Wonderland’

    The Sumter School District Education Department held its third annual Winter Wonderland at the Sumter County Civic Center for students with special needs Dec. 19, 2014.Approximately 800 children listened to music while participating in the various activities throughout the center."The event was

  • Agents make sacrifice, secure AF assets

    The many dedicated hours spent to ensure the safety of Airmen and the local community by eradicating individuals who wish to do them harm may seem like a sacrifice to some, but to the agents assigned to OSI Detachment 212 at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, it is an honor to commit their time as

  • Go green: Eco-friendly staff cars aid initiative

    The 20th Fighter Wing commander turned in his traditional blue and white staff car for an eco-friendly hybrid here in Sept. 2014.According to Executive Order 13514, a federal guidance mandating the reduction of petroleum use and greenhouse gases over the next 20 years in the U.S. government."Anytime

  • Airmen take illumination to new heights

    After climbing more than 100 feet in the air, he leans out with half of his body over the edge of the railing. With heavy winds blowing, a single strap attached keeps him from plummeting to the ground. A steady hand reaches out to replace a damaged light bulb.Approximately 200 lights shine down onto

  • A time to honor, reflect

    Veteran's Day, the United States holiday which honors those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces is observed on Nov. 11.Fred Gordon, 20th Fighter Wing Equal Opportunity chief, one of the many veterans on base who continues to serve the military every day, retired as a Chief Master Sgt. after 30