Ninth Air Force News

MQ-9 Reaper Airmen arrive at Shaw

Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 14:23:00 GMT

MQ-9 Reaper support Airmen recently began arriving at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, in line with Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson’s Jan. 10 announcement that the base will be home to a new MQ-9 group.

Black History Month: Shaw Airmen make history

Senior Airman Destinee Sweeney — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 12:30:00 GMT

February is Black History Month, which was first observed in the United States in 1976 to honor the accomplishments of black Americans.

Winning with weather warnings

Senior Airman Ashley Maldonado — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:09:00 GMT

A troop of 17 Airmen at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, ensures every Team Shaw member is aware of inclement weather, such as high winds, snow, tornadoes and hurricanes.

Shaw electrical, engineering flips switch to start aircraft engines

Airman 1st Class Benjamin Ingold — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 20:20:00 GMT

The 20th Component Maintenance Squadron electrical and engineering section is responsible for ensuring F-16CM Fighting Falcon systems are functioning properly.

Team Shaw honors WWII POW

Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 19:22:00 GMT

Airmen and Soldiers gathered with the family of the late Col. Charles C. Heckel, World War II prisoner of war, to honor his sacrifices during a ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Jan. 19.

Shaw Airmen weigh scales of justice

Senior Airman Ashley Maldonado — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 20:39:00 GMT

A small group of skilled Airmen spend numerous hours pouring over the paperwork necessary to protect justice for every Team Shaw member.

Shaw dental takes care of pearly whites

Airman 1st Class BrieAnna Stillman — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 18:39:00 GMT

The 20th Dental Squadron performs a variety of procedures, from teeth cleaning to wisdom teeth removal, on a daily basis.

AGE Airmen ensure mission success

Senior Airman Ashley Maldonado — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 21:26:00 GMT

When an F-16CM Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, is grounded because it needs a new engine, Airmen assigned to the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment shop are there to repair the jets and ensure they are ready to accomplish the 20th Fighter Wing mission.

SARM, HARM track pilot qualifications

Senior Airman Destinee Sweeney — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 16:01:00 GMT

It takes an army to get aircraft off the ground -- or rather, an air force. When an F-16CM Fighting Falcon pilot taxis down the flightline in preparation for a sortie, it may seem that the weight of success lies on their shoulders.

EOD Airmen train for current operations

Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 18:12:00 GMT

Airmen assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight performed improvised explosive device training Dec. 14.

Shaw adapts, overcomes during basing exercise

Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 15:29:00 GMT

Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing participated in an adaptive basing exercise at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range near Wedgefield, South Carolina Dec. 4 through 7.

Shaw pilots host sister services

Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 17:23:00 GMT

Pilots assigned to Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina hosted U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps pilots

Airman lunges for knockout debut

Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 13:13:00 GMT

Drenched in sweat from delivering continuous blows to a punching bag, the athlete shrugs off the

MARE tests Team Shaw

Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 20:59:00 GMT

The 20th Fighter Wing Inspector General team conducted a major accident response exercise, Nov. 17.

Wild Weasels train for next fight

Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 19:47:00 GMT

As Air Force pilots navigate hostile skies at break-neck speeds overseas, they must rely on their past experiences and home station training to fight opposing forces and survive.

Shooters launch first Rapid Ready Weasel exercise

Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 21:41:00 GMT

The 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, and the 55th Fighter Squadron participated in the first Rapid Ready Weasel exercise Nov. 16.

‘Gamblers’ support Operation Freedom’s Sentinel

Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 13:03:00 GMT

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and supporting units, deployed in October to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.

Airman’s strength helps her overcome malignant wrist tumor

Senior Airman Ashley Maldonado — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:57:00 GMT

Staff Sgt. Jennifer Gordon, a 20th Security Forces Squadron plans, programs and policy technician, passed all her physical training tests but one.

Airmen celebrate Hispanic cultures

Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 13:27:00 GMT

The Hispanic Organization for Latin Appreciation hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month finale Oct. 12.

Prevention before intervention

Senior Airman Christopher Maldonado — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 19:34:00 GMT

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month.