Feb. 9, 2018 MQ-9 Reaper Airmen arrive at Shaw 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.
Feb. 1, 2018 Black History Month: Shaw Airmen make history February is Black History Month, which was first observed in the United States in 1976 to honor the accomplishments of black Americans.
Nov. 28, 2017 AF selects Tyndall AFB as preferred location for new Remotely Piloted Aircraft unit The Air Force has selected Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, as the preferred location for hosting a new MQ-9 Reaper Wing with 24 remotely piloted aircraft. Vandenberg AFB, California, is considered a reasonable alternative.
Nov. 27, 2017 MARE tests Team Shaw The 20th Fighter Wing Inspector General team conducted a major accident response exercise, Nov. 17.
Nov. 20, 2017 Wild Weasels train for next fight 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.
Oct. 17, 2017 20th OSS Airmen prepare for AF careerfield merge Airmen assigned to the 20th Operations Support Squadron are getting ahead of the curve by preparing for an Air Force Specialty Code merger scheduled for November 2017.
Oct. 2, 2017 Warrior Airmen compete The 20th Medical Group hosted a quarterly Warrior Day for 20th Fighter Wing Airmen Sept. 29.
Sept. 26, 2017 Shaw AFB 'Gamblers' demonstrate F-16 mission The 77th FS Gamblers hosted a career day for two youth groups at Shaw Air Force Base and a range day at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, near Wedgefield, South Carolina, Sept. 22 for the families of 20th Fighter Wing members.
Aug. 11, 2017 ‘Dirt Boyz’ create rubble Airmen assigned to the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron worked as a team to demolish an uneven concrete sidewalk upheaved by tree roots Aug. 10.
July 7, 2017 Shaw AFB implements AF-level civilian professional development course Airmen assigned to the 20th Force Support Squadron hosted a civilian professional development course at the Spratt Education Center June 26 to 29.