Shaw Air Force Base

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👮Let’s put our hands together for the newest  , Senior Airman Casan Allen! Allen is a security forces defender assigned ...
08/28/2026

👮Let’s put our hands together for the newest , Senior Airman Casan Allen! Allen is a security forces defender assigned to the 20th Security Forces Squadron. He conducts and trains other defenders on entry control policies and procedures for everyone entering the installation. Allen also assists with international vetting protocols, creating credentials for foreign military partners.👮

Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, 🌴 Allen has a Master’s degree in analytics and plans to earn his PhD.📚 He also intends to pursue commissioning as an Air Force Officer and purchasing rental properties back in Jamaica. In his free time, Allen enjoys spending time with his family and is well-known around the installation for DJ’ing at base events! 🎶

🚨From conducting background screenings to educating others on security procedures, It’s Airmen like Allen that make sure we are safe to push the mission forward. Senior Airman Allen, thanks for everything you do to keep everyone at safe and secure! 🚨

United States Air Force | Air Combat Command

 , please see the notice below regarding updated 441 gate hours, taking effect immediately.
08/28/2026

, please see the notice below regarding updated 441 gate hours, taking effect immediately.

🎉Let’s give it up for the newest  , Senior Airman Dylan Frank! Frank is a Unit Deployment Manager assigned to the 20th C...
08/21/2026

🎉Let’s give it up for the newest , Senior Airman Dylan Frank! Frank is a Unit Deployment Manager assigned to the 20th Communications Squadron.📞Originally from Palmerton, Pennsylvania, Frank serves as the critical logistics and readiness manager directly responsible for making sure our communications squadron personnel stay ready to be part of global contingency operations.

From ensuring medical readiness to conducting necessary documentation for everyone in his unit, it’s the Airmen like Frank that make sure we can conduct the mission wherever and whenever the call comes. Senior Airman Frank, thank for everything you do to keep our Airmen prepared to take on the fight! 👏

United States Air Force | Air Combat Command

 , please see the notice below regarding the AFMS - Shaw - 20th Medical Group closure taking place tomorrow, August 21. ...
08/20/2026

, please see the notice below regarding the AFMS - Shaw - 20th Medical Group closure taking place tomorrow, August 21. To access the MHS Genesis Patient portal, visit my.mhsgenesis.health.mil.

When the Wild Weasels take to the sky, there’s no room for excuses. ✈️This  , we’re focusing on precision, power, and ge...
08/17/2026

When the Wild Weasels take to the sky, there’s no room for excuses. ✈️

This , we’re focusing on precision, power, and getting the job done. Let’s bring that same high-altitude energy to everything that we tackle this week. 💯

📸 by U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Will Sherwood

United States Air Force | Air Combat Command

Let’s give a well deserved round of applause for our  , Airman 1st Class Caleb Wirsig, a ‘Tiger’ from the 79th Fighter G...
08/14/2026

Let’s give a well deserved round of applause for our , Airman 1st Class Caleb Wirsig, a ‘Tiger’ from the 79th Fighter Generation Squadron! 🐅

As a weapons load crew member, Wirsig ensures our are loaded with the munitions they need to deploy and execute their missions!✈️ 💣

Off the flight line, Wirsig is an avid soccer fan who enjoys staying active and traveling the world. In the future, he plans to complete his masters degree and pursue commissioning as an Air Force officer to serve in a greater capacity, further developing himself and leading other Airmen in the future! 🇺🇸🎓

Airman 1st Class Wirsig, thank you for all you do to keep our F-16s armed up and ready for the fight! We’re lucky to have you as part of !🫡

United States Air Force | Air Combat Command

Congratulations to all of the 20th Fighter Wing’s second quarter award winners who received recognition for their hard w...
08/12/2026

Congratulations to all of the 20th Fighter Wing’s second quarter award winners who received recognition for their hard work over the last few months at this week’s awards ceremony! 👏 🏅

🏆Airman of the Quarter: Senior Airman Anthony Clary, 20th Maintenance Group
🏆Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter: Tech. Sgt. Richard Sloan, 20th Fighter Wing Staff Agencies
🏆Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter: Master Sgt. Chelsey Lynch-Cay, 20th Operations Group
🏆Company Grade Officer of the Quarter: Capt. Shanna Thomas, 20th Mission Support Group
🏆Field Grade Officer of the Quarter: Maj. Samuel Escobedo, 20th Operations Group
🏆Civilian Category 1of the Quarter: AJ Starr Knorr, 20th Medical Group
🏆Civilian Category 2 of the Quarter: Maria Del Mar Rodriguez Martinez, 20th Mission Support Group
🏆Civilian Category 3 of the Quarter: Mr. Hobe Scholz, 20th Fighter Wing Staff Agencies
🏆Team of the Quarter: Judge Advocate Office, 20th Fighter Wing Staff Agencies
🏆Honor Guardsman of the Quarter: Airman 1st Class Samiah White, 20th Mission Support Group

These Weasels exemplify what it means to not only meet mission standards on a daily basis, but also to exceed expectations and push our mission forward! ⭐🫡

📸: Senior Airman Nyanda Walker-Potts and Airman 1st Class Jamal Price
United States Air Force | Air Combat Command | Airman Magazine | Stars and Stripes

Bravery. Readiness. Selflessness. United States Air Force Staff Sgt. Darian Bogart embodied all of those values and more...
08/07/2026

Bravery. Readiness. Selflessness. United States Air Force Staff Sgt. Darian Bogart embodied all of those values and more when he saved a driver trapped in a flaming vehicle while traveling in Sumter County last month. Read more about the heroic acts of an American Airman that took place right here in the Midlands of South Carolina at the link in the post below! 👇

South Carolina Highway Patrol | South Carolina Department of Public Safety | Stars and Stripes | The Sumter Item

When Staff Sgt. Darian Bogart witnessed a vehicle engulfed in flames while on leave, he immediately sprang into action.

He remained calm, relied on his TCCC training and United States Air Force core values to save the life of the driver trapped in the accident.

Although his actions took place thousands of miles from , they embodied the readiness, professionalism and selfless service expected of every assigned to .

Learn more about his heroic actions, here: https://www.incirlik.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4563198/selfless-service-39th-abw-airman-saves-drivers-life/

Third Air Force | U.S. Department of War | U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa | South Carolina Highway Patrol | South Carolina Department of Public Safety

 , please see the following notice regarding a temporary closure affecting the 20th Force Support Squadron main fitness ...
08/06/2026

, please see the following notice regarding a temporary closure affecting the 20th Force Support Squadron main fitness center.

‼️It’s that time again! Your   is here! Senior Airman Akyna-Monae Stinson is part of the Commander Support Staff, or CSS...
08/05/2026

‼️It’s that time again! Your is here! Senior Airman Akyna-Monae Stinson is part of the Commander Support Staff, or CSS, for the AFMS - Shaw - 20th Medical Group. She advises 3 commanders on 61 programs covering all 5 facilities at the 20th Medical Group. Originally from Mangilao, Guam, Stinson provides Military Personnel Flight-level support to 45 multidisciplinary career fields as she is the sole force support airman for the entire group! 🚑

Stinson loves being a mom and training her dog! She plans on completing her schooling in the Community College of the Air Force and getting promoted to staff sergeant soon!

Lets give a final round of applause for our , Senior Airman Akyna-Monae Stinson! 👏👏

United States Air Force | Air Combat Command

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20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base
Sumter, SC
29152

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Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
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