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Hangar 1200 receives Wild Weasel, 20th FW emblems

The southern face of Hangar 1200 displays the Wild Weasel and 20th Fighter Wing emblems at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 12, 2018. The emblems, which represent the history and heritage of Shaw AFB’s host unit, were placed on the hangar to promote unit pride. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Destinee Sweeney)
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Airmen gather for commander’s call

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing (FW) watch a video highlighting the wing’s history during a commander’s call at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 21, 2017. The commander’s call focused on the accomplishments of 20th FW Airmen during the last year, the wing’s enduring priorities and how training will help Airmen adapt for the next fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)
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Historian preserves 20th FW history

Christopher Koonce, 20th Fighter Wing historian, holds a 1942 edition of the Shaw Field Flight-Line newspaper at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 12, 2017. As the wing historian, Koonce documents the ever-changing warfighter environment, at home and while deployed, by gathering data in historical documents, writing in archives and sharing knowledge with others. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)
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Former Wild Weasels visit Shaw

U.S. Air Force veterans gather during an F-16 Viper Demonstration Team practice at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 23, 2017. The practice gave the veterans, former Wild Weasels, a close-up look at the F-16CM Fighting Falcon, the aircraft Shaw currently uses to carry out the suppression of enemy air defenses mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)
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Former Wild Weasels visit Shaw

U.S. Air Force veterans read names on the Fallen Airmen Memorial at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 23, 2017. The former Wild Weasels attended a wreath laying ceremony honoring the fallen during their reunion trip, which celebrated the 52nd Wild Weasel anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)
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Former Wild Weasels visit Shaw

U.S. Air Force veterans gather for a group photo at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 23, 2017. Approximately 60 former Wild Weasels attended a reunion at the base to celebrate the 52nd Wild Weasel anniversary, during which they recieved historical briefings, visited static displays and spoke with Airmen about the capabilities of Shaw’s F-16CM Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)
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Making of a mural: 55th FS, AMU commemorate 100 years

A hand painted mural depicts aircraft flown in the past 100 years of service for the 55th Fighter Squadron and 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 28, 2017. After approximately 55 hours spent painting, the mural was completed April 28 with the addition of a protective coating and wooden border. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kelsey Tucker)
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Making of a mural: 55th FS, AMU commemorate 100 years

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brian Barnes, 20 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) tactical aircraft maintainer, applies the first coat of paint to the ‘100 Years’ portion of a mural at the 55th AMU building at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 24, 2017. The mural was designed to showcase the history and achievements of the 55th Fighter Squadron across 100 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kelsey Tucker)
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Decades of development

The 20th Station Medical Group, shown here circa 1953, provided medical services for military members of Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., just as today’s 20th Medical Group does for current service members, retirees and dependents. Throughout its development, the 20th Medical Group provided care both stateside and overseas, assisting in locations such as Virginia and the United Kingdom. (Courtesy Photo)
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Decades of development

The 20th Medical Group Medical Treatment Facility, circa 1976, has been assisting service members, dependents and retirees of Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. for more than 40 decades. Today’s facility offers services ranging from TRICARE administration to radiology for Team Shaw members. (Courtesy Photo)
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Decades of development

The new 20th Medical Group treatment facility is scheduled to open for Team Shaw members Feb. 7, 2017, on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Services such as public health, pediatrics, flight medicine, family health and mental health will be relocated to the new facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)
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Decades of development

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 363rd Tactical Hospital salute at the hospital site on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. in the early 50s. The 363rd TH assisted the Airmen of Shaw with medical services, just as todays 20th Medical Group and its predecessor the 20th Station Medical Group. (Courtesy Photo)
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Operation Sun Run: Setting a new high score

A map of the path flown by Operation Sun Run pilots on Nov. 27, 1957. The pilots covered more than 2,500 miles in their attempt to set three official speed records, flying from Los Angeles, Calif., to New York, N.Y. (Graphic courtesy of 20th Fighter Wing historian)
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Operation Sun Run: Setting a new high score

From left, U.S. Air Force 1st. Lt. Gustav Klatt, 18th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Capt. Donald Hawkins, 17th TRS, Capt. Robert Kilpatrick, 17th TRS, Capt. Robert Burkhart, 18th TRS, Capt. Robert Sweet, 17th TRS, and Capt. Ray Schrecengost, 18th TRS, circa 1957. These six pilots were chosen for Operation Sun Run, the Air Force’s attempt to set three official speed records flying between Los Angeles, Calif., and New York, N.Y.; once each way and a round trip. (Photo courtesy of 20th Fighter Wing historian)
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Operation Sun Run: Setting a new high score

U.S. Air Force Capt. Robert Kilpatrick, 17th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron RF-101C Voodoo pilot, left, and 1st Lt. Gustav Klatt, 18th TRS RF-101C pilot, center, receive the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal, respectively, from Gen. O. P. Weyland, Tactical Air Command commander, circa 1957. The medals were awarded for the pilots’ contributions during Operation Sun Run, in which they set three official speed records by flying the length of the U.S. (Photo courtesy of 20th Fighter Wing historian)
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Battle of the beasts: Aardvark vs Falcon

A group of U.S. Air Force F-111 Aardvarks fly over an undisclosed location, 1987. The F-111 was used by Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., from 1970 to 1993 and served as a reconnaissance aircraft as well as a tactical fighter-bomber. (Courtesy Photo)
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Battle of the beasts: Aardvark vs Falcon

An F-16CM Fighting Falcon, right, assigned to 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.; an F-15E Strike Eagle, center, 4th FW Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C.; and an F-16CJ Fighting Falcon, left, 27th FW, Cannon AFB, N.M., perform an aerial formation, June 2016. Today’s F-16s feature advanced aerospace systems based on those of past aircraft to include the F-15 and F-111 Aardvark. (Courtesy Photo)
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Through the lens

U.S. Air Force Airman 2nd Class Dennis Blank, Recon Record photographer, prepares to take a picture of a firefighter operating a fire extinguisher at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., 1966. The Recon Record was the base newspaper in the 1960s, providing information to the base and community audiences, just as today’s Shaw News provides information to the 20th Fighter Wing, tenant units and local community. (Courtesy Photo)
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Through the lens

U.S. Air Force Airman 2nd Class Plasido Collazo, Recon Record photo lab technician, processes photos in the photo lab darkroom at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., 1966. Photo lab Airmen used the darkroom to manually process images, whereas today’s 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs photojournalists use digital technology to produce high quality imagery in significantly shorter timeframes. (Courtesy Photo)
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Through the lens

From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cassidy Woody, 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs broadcast journalist apprentice, and Airman 1st Class Kelsey Tucker, 20th FW PA photojournalist apprentice, document F-16CM Fighting Falcons performing inert live-rocket demonstrations at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Wedgefield, S.C., Sept. 23, 2016. Photojournalists and broadcast journalists are tasked with documenting base operations for historical and investigative purposes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)
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