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July 2, 2018
Falcons fly for freedom

Having never lived at a military installation before arriving at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, I was initially startled at the sight and sound of an F-16CM Fighting Falcon roaring over me as it came in for landing.
June 25, 2018
Airmen, family members witness mission in action

Team Shaw spouses and Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing received incentive flights in a 72nd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135R Stratotanker, June 19-21.
June 25, 2018
20th FW, 72nd ARS team up to stay sharp

An F-16 Fighting Falcon cannot fly around the world on one tank of fuel. When the mission demands keeping the jets in the air, pilots can refuel with one of the Air Force’s gas stations in the sky.
June 22, 2018
New parental leave policy announced

The Air Force announced changes to the Military Parental Leave Program, June 8.
June 18, 2018
20th MDG construction begins phase II

Phase two of the 20th Medical Group military construction project began in April and is expected to conclude by January 2019.
June 18, 2018
Greetings, Weasel Nation!

Shortly after I took command of the 20th Fighter Wing, I watched our Viper demo team perform. As Maj. John “Rain” Waters rolled the F-16 Fighting Falcon into a tight 9Gs turn, the deep rumble of the mighty GE-129 engine shook my chest and I thought to myself – I AM HOME!
June 13, 2018
Tigers, Gamblers celebrate 100 years

Team Shaw members and local veterans gathered at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, June 8, in a celebration of Air Force history.
June 12, 2018
20th FW welcomes new commander

Members of Team Shaw and the local community gathered for a 20th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, June 8.
May 21, 2018
Hurricane season gusts toward Shaw

The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and brings with it the increased threat of severe weather.
May 21, 2018
20th SFS recognizes Police Week

With humidity hanging in the morning air and the weight of their backpacks dragging them down, law enforcement members and supporters wiped sweat from their brows, ignoring their aching feet as they pressed on toward the completion of their 9-mile ruck march.

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