Sparky the Fire Dog visits the Child Development Center during Fire Prevention Week at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 12, 2012. Fire Prevention Week held on the week of Oct. 9 every year in remembrance of the More
The 20th Fighter Wing was stationed at Royal Air Force Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, England, from 1970 to 1994. Hardened shelters on the installation were used as a defensive measure to protect air assets in the More
F-16 Fighting Falcons wait on the "hot ramp" at a forward-deployed location while maintenance crews ready the weapons for a night mission March 21. The F-16s are from the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Ba More
Maj. Mark "Booc" Blackman, a fighter pilot with the 157th Fighter Squadron at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., prepares to launch an F-16 Fighting Falcon for a mission from Joint Base Balad, Iraq on Ju More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Stephen Long, crew chief, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., walks around a F-16 Fighting Falcon during Green Flag West 11-6 at Nellis Air Force Base, More
An F-111E Aardvark that will be used as a static display arrives at Shaw AFB, S.C. on Feb. 2, 2012. It will take about four months to assemble the jet and then there will be a dedication ceremony.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cassandra Jenniges, a native of Lamberton, Minn., and currently assigned to the 20th Finance Squadron, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., tightens her chin strap after donni More
Family and friends wait outside Hangar 1200 on Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., as U.S. Air Force members from the 79th Fighter Squadron and the Tiger Aircraft Maintenance Unit return home after a seven-month deploym More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jemal Jones, a native of Jacksonville, N.C., and the military working dog kennel master for the 20th Security Forces Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., enlightens members of the Youn More
U.S. airmen, all aircraft armament systems specialists with the 20th Fighter Wing, load an inert GBU-12 laser-guided bomb onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron at Eielson A More
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Biagi Borrero, 20th Fighter Wing safety technician, shows Rebecca Minter, an expecting mother and wife of U.S. Army Capt. Timothy Minter, Third Army/AECENT attorney, the clasp on her ch More
Tech Sgt. Harvey Greenwood, U.S. Air Forces Central readiness and plans non-commissioned officer-in-charge, prepares to hit a softball during the 20th Security Forces Squadron versus 20th Medical Group softball More
Four F-16 Vipers assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. flew over the South Carolina coast as part of the Salute From the Shore tribute on July 4, 2012. Supporters of the U.S. military gat More
"USA" is written and colored in the sand so it can be visible to the formation of F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 20th Fighter Wing's 79th Fighter Squadron "Flying Tigers" who flew down the South Carolina coastl More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lindsey Antonovich, an air traffic controller assigned to the 20th Operations Support Squadron displays her creative ability while painting the face of Gabrielle Scott during the Su More
The Airman’s Creed is a statement of beliefs designed to ignite a surge of the esprit de corps, values, pride and heritage which defines the unique capabilities of an American Airman. It was designed to reinvig More
Airman 1st Class Matthew Andrade, a native of Vacaville, Calif., and an F-16 crew chief assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Gamblers Aircraft Maintenance Unit applies tape to sensitive electrica More
Airmen race through Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., during a 5K Poker Run, Aug. 10, 2012. The race began after morning reveille and had participants collect five cards which were then used afterward to win prizes.
Representatives from helping agencies like Family Advocacy gather to talk about the projects and services they offer to help the base community at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 20, 2012. Some of the agencies More
Senior Master Sgt. Maury Turner, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant briefs attendees of a first sergeant symposium here Aug. 30. The symposium was attended by 103 NCO's from the around the Air For More
Fourth graders from Wilson Drive Elementary School, Sumter, S.C., gather at their school's cafeteria to meet with community members and Team Shaw airmen for a program called My Community and Me Sept 6, 2012. Th More
A Team Shaw airman logs into myPay to check her leave and earnings statement for her paycheck at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 17, 2012. The LES for each paycheck is available to be viewed a week before payd More
The 20th Security Forces K-9 unit demonstrates the abilities of their dogs at the Child Find Clinic and Community Resources Awareness Fair at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C, Sept. 21, 2012. The fair was held by the 2 More
Capt. Spencer Crandall, currently assigned to U.S. Air Forces Central, and his wife Kristen say their vows to each other again during a marriage retreat in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 23, 2012. During the 3-day retr More
Team Shaw airmen participate in a three day seminar called Transition Assistant Program at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 20, 2012. The seminar is meant to assist service members in their transition from the More
Airman Stephen Sullivan, 20th Contracting Squadron contracting specialist, reads a pamphlet from American Military University during an education fair at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 2, 2012. The fair was fo More
Brass players from the U.S. Air Force Falconaires Big Band perform during a show at the Patriot Hall at Sumter, S.C., Oct. 12, 2012. They played an array of songs during the evening including “Somewhere over th More
Staff Sgt. Gregory George, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron allied trade technician, speaks to Senior Airman Ryan Brooks, 20th Comptroller Squadron costumer service technician, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oc More
Elmo and his friends from Sesame Street dance and sing at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 1, 2012. There were four shows and the performances were created especially for military families to help them cope chan More
U.S. Air Force Col. Clay Hall, 20th Fighter Wing commander, speaks with guests at the National Geographic "Inside Combat Rescue" premiere at Sumter Opera House, Sumter, S.C., Feb. 9, 2013. Airmen from Shaw, and More
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team members perform for Team Shaw during a Leadership Friday event at Shaw Air Force Base Community Activity Center, S.C., March 15, 2013. The honor guard visited Shaw in an ef More
Senior Airmen Chandler Hildebrandt, 20th Security Forces Squadron unit trainer, demonstrates the use of batons to members of 20th Security Forces Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 8, 2013. Members of More
Douglas Wilson, a member of Shaw Afterburners Toastmasters Club, recites a speech he wrote, called ‘Metamorphosis,’ during a Toastmasters meeting at McElveen Resource Center’s conference room at Shaw Air Force More
Airman 1st Class Nate Shepler, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron aircrew egress system technician replaces the safety wire on a cable connected to the harness handle of the F-16 Fighting Falcons pilot’s seat More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Poll Duran, Airman 1st Class Hannah Kreun and Airman 1st Class Bradley Boatman, all 20th Component Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare team members, examine a cold plate and its More
U.S. Air Force Col. Helen Brasher, 20th Maintenance Group commander, accepts the 20th Maintenance Operations Squadron’s guidon from Maj. Michael Fields, 20th MOS commander, during the inactivation ceremony of 2 More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody talks with members of Team Shaw while having lunch at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 17, 2013. Cody opened the floor to the Airmen in attendance, giving them the o More
Outgoing 20th Operations Group Commander, U.S Air Force Col. Shaun McGrath, returns a salute as he taxies into the bay for the last time Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 25, 2013. McGrath will take command of an More
U.S. Air Force Col. Shaun McGrath, former 20th Operations Group commander, salutes Col. Clay Hall, 20th Fighter Wing commander, as Col. Paul Murray, new 20th OG commander, waits to receive command of the group; More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Randy Croft, a 20th Fighter Wing chaplain, sits for a photo, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 5, 2013. Croft is the new chaplain in charge of the single airmen’s ministry. The mission of the More
U.S. Air Force F-16s assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., fly above the base while preparing to land at Shaw AFB Sept. 18, 2013. The squadron completed a six-month deployment at Osa More
The 7 to 8-year old, Youth Soccer League champions, the Lime Knights, led by coach Horace Garrison, pose for a photo after their championship match Oct. 23, 2013, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The Lime Knights d More
U.S. Air Force Col. Clark Quinn, 20th Fighter Wing vice commander, visited the flightline Oct. 24, 2013, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., and learned how “fuels” airmen perform their job. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st More
Companies from the Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., energy trade show provided information on how to become more “green” and save money on heating, electric, and water bills. They also gave away pamphlets of literat More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kathy Scott, 20th Fighter Wing chaplain, leads the group discussion entitled “Boundaries” at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 1, 2013. The group of approximately 15 people attended for dinne More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gregory Fifer, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of the fuels laboratory, starts his lesson with a group of high school home school students at Shaw More
Tom Brady, New England Patriots quarterback, wearing number 12, attempts a pass against the stout Carolina Panthers defense during the Panthers verses Patriots Monday Night Football game at Bank of America Stad More
Housing residents claim they have encounters with the paranormal at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 30, 2018. Team Shaw members can stay safe while enjoying Halloween events by taking precautions and staying aw More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sohail (so-HAIL) A. Sayeed (SIGH-eed), 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament crew member, tightens a bolt on a MAU-12 heavy duty ejector rack, Dec. 17, 2013, Shaw More
U.S. Air Force Col. Clay Hall, 20th Fighter Wing commander, explains to Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James how the wing builds, loads and employs 21 munitions at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 27, 20 More
The 20th Force Support Squadron (FSS) Do-It-Yourself Auto Repair Shop, located at 311 Avocet Street, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, opened for customers, Nov. 6, 2017. The facility offers three bays for v More
Spc. Lauren Wood, a combat medic assigned to 6th Battalion, 52nd Air and Missile Defense, signals to others during medical evacuation training Oct. 28, 2014, at Seosan Air Base. Nearly 60 Republic of Korea airm More
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspects an F-16CM Fighting Falcon during a surge at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 13, 2015. The 20th AMXS Airmen worked increased da More
U.S Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Christopher McKinney, 20th Fighter Wing command chief, speaks to Airmen during an enlisted call at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 23, 2015. McKinney, a Luling, Texas, native who More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bin Ma, 20th Comptroller Squadron financial services technician, speaks with his parents through a video chat in his dorm room at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 2, 2015. Ma is h More
F-16CM Fighting Falcons are multi-role fighter aircraft used by 20th Fighter Wing pilots assigned at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. The closest and largest over-land operating area for the Shaw pilots to More
An F-16CM Fighting Falcon assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing takes off from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 6, 2016. The F-16s were evacuated to avoid any damage that could have been caused by Hurricane Matthew. More
Team Shaw members speak with representatives from local businesses and universities at the 20th Force Support Squadron’s annual Job and Education Fair at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 27, 2016. The goal of th More
A U.S. Coast Guardsman looks out of an MH-65 Dolphin at Coast Guard Station Tybee, Ga., Nov. 8, 2016. The Dolphin is a short-range recovery helicopter capable of all-weather and night-time operations, with the More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Leo Ricciotti, 93rd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, prepares to take off for collaborative refueling training at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 21, 2016. Ricciotti and hi More
An SA-8 Gecko “Land Roll” launcher surface-to-air missile system sits on the flightline at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Jan. 20, 2017. The Russian-built SA-8 gave Airmen an insight into the 20th Fighter Wing’s su More
Team Shaw honorary commanders watch the Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demonstration Team perform at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 3, 2017. The demonstration team performed for the 35 honorary commanders befo More
An F-16CM Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron returns home to Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 4, 2017, after a six-month deployment to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. While deployed, the pi More
A Four-Ship formation of F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., 23 June, 2017, as part of a commemoration of the hundredth anniversary of the 55th Fighter Squadrons activation. The formation More
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-changi More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Shafer, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental craftsman, performs maintenance on a gaseous oxygen cart at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 19, 2017. Th More
A Four-Ship formation of F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., 21 July, 2017, as part of a commemoration of the hundredth anniversary of the 55th Fighter Squadrons activation. The formation More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Hammond, left, and Senior Airman Therysa King, right, Air Force Chief of Staff Revitalizing Air Force Squadrons team members, brief a survey participant at Shaw Air Force Base More
Team Shaw members navigate motorcycles through markers during a Motorcycle Safety Foundation intermediate training course at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 26, 2017. The 20th Fighter Wing occupational safety More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary Bradley, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, uses a magnetic bar folder to create an aluminum bracket which can be used on the More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Garreth Kelsey, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, secures a pallet during Phase I operational readiness exercise Weasel Victory 17-08 at Shaw Air For More
U.S. Air Force tactical aircraft maintainers assigned to the 20th Maintenance Group (MXG) perform maintenance on F-16CM Fighting Falcons at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 3, 2017. Airmen assigned to the 20th M More
A pneumatic 30-pound jack hammer rests on a sidewalk at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 10, 2017. “Dirt Boyz,” pavement and construction equipment Airmen assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron, used the j More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chance Cunningham, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and construction equipment journeyman, operates an excavator at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 28, 2017. Cunningham used th More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Caleb Gulley, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, left, holds a flashlight as Col. Colin Morris, 20th Maintenance Group commander, removes a bear More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Wolfe, 20th Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, speaks to Team Shaw members during a base housing resident town hall at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Medical Operations Squadron (MDOS) are recognized as the Shaw “Weasels of the Week” by 20th Fighter Wing leadership at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 20, 2017. The 20th MDOS a More
Ruth Holliday, 20th Force Support Squadron Carolina Pines Inn custodial worker, rings a bell to win the Amazing Housekeeper Race for her team at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 22, 2017. The race was part of a More
(From left) U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Deiondre Harris, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) load crew team member, Staff Sgt. Ryan Oleniczak, 20th AMXS load crew team chief, and Senior Airman Chris W More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing move an ambulance during a Warrior Day at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 29, 2017. The Airmen worked together to pull the approximately 14,000 pound ambulance 15 More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Darricka Sides, 20th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems technician, sets up a signal generator for radio receiver tuning at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 4, 2017. Air More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Comptroller Squadron (CPTS) are recognized as Shaw “Weasels of the Week” by 20th Fighter Wing leadership at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 4, 2017. The 20th CPTS permanent chan More
U.S. Air Force enlisted members applying for a commission must go through a selection process during which their leadership potential, moral standards and academic strengths are evaluated. Once selected, prospe More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing gather prior to a wing run at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 6, 2017. The run was designed to promote unit cohesion and the concept of combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. A More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Israel Ortiz, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron structural supervisor and Hispanic Organization for Latin Appreciation member, acts as a disc jockey during a Hispanic Heritage Month finale More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Luis Padilla, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS) nondestructive inspection (NDI) journeyman, left, and Airman 1st Class Lorenzh Scott, 20th EMS NDI apprentice, apply penetran More
Sponsors of the J.J. Pollock Sharp Award recognize U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kelsey Tucker, 20th Fighter Wing, center left, during a recognition luncheon at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 19, 2017. The lunc More
U.S. Air Force Capt. John Kauderman, 20th Aerospace Medicine Squadron optometrist, center, is recognized as Shaw “Weasel of the Week” by Col. Daniel Lasica, 20th Fighter Wing (FW) commander, left, and Chief Mas More
Company representatives and U.S. Airmen converse during a Team Shaw Job Fair at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Oct. 26, 2017. The job fair, hosted by the 20th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Read More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing serve food to attendees at the 18th Annual AbilityOne Picnic at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Oct. 27, 2017. The picnic, hosted by the 20th Contracting Squad More
Honor Guard accoutrements are displayed in a box prior to a 20th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard graduation at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Oct. 30, 2017. Sixteen Airmen received recognition during t More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing stand for roll call before trick-or-treating at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Oct. 31, 2017. The Airmen, led by the 20th Security Forces Squadron, volunteere More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Force Support Squadron Honor Guard march during a Veterans Day Celebration parade in Sumter, South Carolina, Nov. 11, 2017. The honor guardsmen led Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Ai More
Brock Williams, Shaw Wildland Support Module assistant module leader, speaks to module team members and 20th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters before a prescribed fire at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range nea More
A U.S. Airman assigned to the 20th Security Forces Squadron puts on his gas mask during a Poinsett Ready Weasel Adaptive Basing Exercise at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, near Wedgefield, S.C., Dec. 6, 2017. More
A U.S. Airman assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron constructs a fence for a new MQ-9 site at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 12, 2018. Airmen began construction following results from an environmental a More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Frank Batten, command chief of Air Combat Command (ACC), far left, stands with 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oil and lubricants Airmen for a photo during a visit More
A Team Shaw child skates during the 20th Force Support Squadron’s Frosty Fest at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 17, 2017. Event guests also had the opportunity to throw snowballs, slide down a snow hill and pl More