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  • 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

  • Instructors aim to qualify Airmen

    Beads of sweat run down an Airman’s face as they drop an M9 pistol magazine and insert in another, working as quickly as possible in a dimly lit arena. While the sound of gunshots echo off concrete walls, the air hangs heavy around a line of strangers who move in near synchronization — exhale,

  • AFRC helps smooth transitions

    The 20th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted a Smooth Move class at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, March 21.

  • A&FRC helps Team Shaw save

    Team Shaw observed Military Saves Week along with the Department of Defense, Military OneSource, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and America Saves Feb. 26 - Mar 2.The campaign, held by the 20th Force Support Squadron Airman & Family Readiness Center, was aimed at helping military service

  • NDI: microscopic matters

    After an aircraft lands, a small component of the engine is sent to a laboratory off the flightline. There, a technician prepares the part, called a magnetic chip detector, by cleaning it with alcohol and stamping the chip onto a carbon tab to check for materials.

  • Shaw Weasels stay ready with Phase I

    The 20th Fighter Wing stood up a pre-deployment line during a Ready Weasel Phase I exercise at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 3, which is scheduled to continue until Feb. 8.

  • Medically ready to be mission ready

    From periodic health assessments to regular dental exams, every Airman should know the importance of maintaining their Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) at all times.