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  • Shaw AFB 9/11 Memorial

    The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department hosted a memorial ceremony and 5k run on September 11, 2025 at Shaw Air Force Base in remembrance of the tragic events of 9/11 and the heroism and sacrifice of the first responders who answered their nation’s call.The ceremony began with the ringing

  • Deer hunt on the range

    Hunters are invited to take advantage of the deer hunting program at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range beginning August 16th.The natural resources managers at Shaw Air Force Base and PECR use many tools to manage the diverse resources on the base and range.One popular tool, and an important quality

  • 20th CES's Near Peer Threat Exercise

    “It is important to be multi-faceted and sharp in all skills,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Hunter Eckwall, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal section chief of logistics and quality assurance. “You have to be prepared to do your job and potentially someone else’s.”This

  • Shaw Air Force Base hosts annual Restoration Advisory Board meeting

    Shaw Air Force Base’s 20th Civil Engineering Squadron, with support from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), hosted its annual Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) at Cherryvale Elementary School on June 2.The RAB serves as public forum where members of the community can learn about and discuss

  • Honoring the Fallen: Shaw AFB Port Dawg Run

    For those who work as air transportation specialists, also called Port Dawgs, the month of May is a time to gather and pay tribute to fallen members of their career field. Port Dawgs from the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron and Air Forces Central (AFCENT) A4, along with Airmen from the 20th

  • 20 CES brings new light to the flightline

    The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron launched a lighting modernization project in February, a step toward increasing energy efficiency and cost savings by replacing outdated fixtures with LED systems under the aircraft sunshades.The initiative, developed by the 20th CES in partnership with off-base

  • The 20th CES and High Hills Elementary partner for Earth Day

    The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron partnered with High Hills Elementary School to celebrate Earth Day for the 4th year in a row on April 11.U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark Johanning, 20th CES commander, kicked off the event with a speech about Earth Day and all of the activities the day would

  • 20th Medical Group trains for the future

    Medical readiness teams at the 20th Medical Group leveled up their response capabilities through hands-on decontamination and aeromedical evacuation training on March 13 and 27, underscoring the 20th MDG’s commitment to building a combat-ready medical force.The decontamination course introduced

  • 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Airmen use new chromate-free primer

    20th Fighter Wing Corrosion Control Section recently applied new HS2118 primer for the first time on a full U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon repaint, Feb. 26 - March 11, 2025.The HS2118 primer was approved for field use in December 2024, replacing the chromated yellow epoxy primer. Unlike its