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Dear Patrons, Welcome to Shaw Air Force Base, home of the men and women of the 20th Fighter Wing, Headquarters Ninth Air Force, U.S. Air Forces Central Command and U.S. Army Central Command! We are extremely pleased, after a 4-year pause, to once again open our gates on May 21-22, 2016, to showcase the professionalism and capabilities of your United States Air Force and that, coupled with its Department of Defense and international partners, make it the greatest air power fighting force in the world. Throughout the weekend, you will learn how the Wing and our Team Shaw partners comprised of the world’s best Airmen, Joint, and Coalition Partners provide combat-ready forces to meet any challenge, anytime and anywhere. The 2016 Shaw Air Expo and open house — “Thunder Over the Midlands” — is the first of two 20th Fighter Wing events organized to formally commemorate Shaw Air Force Base’s 75th Anniversary. By celebrating the Installation’s rich history and heritage, we publicly recognize the base’s successful partnership with the citizens of Sumter, the Midlands, and across the great state of South Carolina. This is our simple way to give back to our friends and supporters who, for the past 75 years, have exemplified “uncommon patriotism” matched by unwavering support for all the men and women of Team Shaw. It is truly an honor to serve and protect our nation among such fine citizens. On behalf of Team Shaw, we are privileged to share this incredible experience with you and truly hope you’ll enjoy the 2016 Air Expo and open house! Please keep in mind that a variety of factors could result in changes to the event calendar, so please continue to check www.shaw. af.mil/Home/Air Expo for the most up-to-date information. Once again, welcome! Sincerely
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SHAW AIR FORCE BASE COLONEL STEPHEN F. JOST Colonel Stephen F. Jost is the Commander of the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The wing's mission is to provide combat-ready airpower and airmen to meet any challenge, anytime and anywhere. As commander, he serves as the senior officer responsible for organizing, training and equipping an 18-squadron wing that includes three fighter squadrons flying the Lockheed-Martin Block 50 F-16CM Fighting Falcon. Additionally, Colonel Jost is responsible for the mission readiness of wing-assigned personnel, administration of 17 wing staff agencies, the stewardship of the installation, and the health and welfare of nearly 7,900 Airmen, Soldiers and civilians and more than 8,000 family members. Furthermore, he supervises the support of over 21,000 local military retirees and administrative support for 24 geographically separated units across nine states. Colonel Jost entered the Air Force in 1994 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. He has held various F-16 flying positions and has served with the Joint Chiefs of Staff where he informed the chairman on future combat aircraft capability requirements. Colonel Jost has flown missions in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Southern Watch, Noble Eagle and Republic of South Korea defense obligations. Prior to his current position, Colonel Jost was Commander, 33rd Operations Group, F-35 Lightning II Integrated Training Center, Eglin AFB, Fla. EDUCATION 1994 Bachelor of Science degree, (computer science), U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado
Springs, Colo. 1999 Fighter Electronic Combat Officer’s Course, Nellis AFB, Nev. 2000 United States Air Force Weapons Instructor Course, Nellis AFB, Nev. 2001 Squadron Officer’s School, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2004 Master’s degree in aeronautical science technology, Embry Riddle University, Fla. 2007 Master’s degree in military arts and science, Air Command and Staff Collage, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2007 Air War College, by correspondence 2011 Master’s Degree in national resources and strategy, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University, Washington, D.C.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. June 1994 – December 1995, Student, undergraduate pilot training, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas 2. January 1995 – August 1996, Student, F-16 training, Luke AFB, Ariz. 3. September 1996 – July 1999, Instructor pilot, 523rd Fighter Squadron, Cannon AFB, N.M.
4. August 1999 – June 2000, Instructor pilot, 80th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, South Korea 5. July 2000 – December 2000, Student, F-16 Weapons Instructor Course, Nellis AFB, Nev. 6. January 2000 – April 2003, Weapons Officer, Flight Commander, 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill AFB, Utah 7. May 2003 – July 2006, Director of Operations, 16th Weapons Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nev. 8. August 2006 – June 2007, Student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 9. July 2007 – June 2009, Lead, FixedWing Analyst, Joint Staff (J-8), Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 10. Jul 2009 – July 2010, Commander, 332d Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron, Joint Base Balad, Iraq 11. August 2010 – June 2011, Student, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C. 12. July 2011 – June 2012, Deputy Commander, 35th Operations Group, Misawa AB, Japan 13. July 2012 – December 2012, Director of Staff, 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa AB, Japan 14. Jan 2013 – May 2014, Commander, 33rd
Operations Group, Eglin AFB, Fla. 15. May 2014 – Present, Commander, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw AFB, S.C.
FLIGHT RATING
Rating: Command pilot Flight hours: More than 2,500 Aircraft flown: F-35A, F-16, T-37, T-38
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters Aerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster Air Force Achievement Medal
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant June 1, 1994 First Lieutenant June 1, 1996 Captain June 1, 1998 Major July 1, 2004 Lieutenant Colonel June 1, 2008 Colonel July 1, 2012
(Current as of April 2016)
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SHAW AIR FORCE BASE CHIEF MASTER SGT. CHRISTOPHER H MCKINNEY Chief Master Sergeant Christopher H. McKinney is the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, SC. He is responsible for military standards, morale, welfare, training, professional development, and good order and discipline for more than 4,500 enlisted personnel assigned to the largest F-16 combat fighter wing in the Combatant Air Forces. He ensures the Commander's intent, vision, and policies are communicated and enforced for a population of more than 8,000 while servicing 31,000 family, retirees, and civilian members. His responsibilities also includes base of support for 25 tenant units including the 495th Fighter Group (TFI), Ninth Air Force, Third Army, U.S. Air Forces Central Command, and U.S Army Central Command Headquarters. Additionally, Chief McKinney serves as the Commander's representative to numerous
EDUCATION
1990 Noncommissioned Officer Preparatory Course, Rhein Main AFB, Germany 1993 United States Army Europe Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Course, Bastogne, Belgium 2000 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Kapaun Air Station, Germany 2002 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, by correspondence 2003 Associates degree in Meteorology, CCAF 2009 USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Gunter AFB, AL 2010 Additional Duty First Sergeant Academy Symposium, Hurlburt Field, FL 2011 Professional Manager's Certification, Community College of the Air Force 2014 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, Joint Forces Staff College, VA 2015 Bachelor's degree in Business Management (Leadership), American Military University
ASSIGNMENTS
1. August 1987 - October 1987, trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas 2. October 1987 - December 1987, student, Weather Observer School, Chanute AFB, Rantoul, Illinois 3. December 1987 - December 1988, Weather Observer, McConnell AFB, Wichita, Kansas 4. January 1989 - January 1991, Weather Observer, Feucht Army Airfield, Nuernberg, Germany
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committees, including civilian councils and military working groups. Chief McKinney grew up in Luling, Texas. He entered the Air Force after graduating high school on 12 Aug 1987. His background includes numerous meteorological positions at various locations and leadership oversight in the Aerospace Control and Warning Systems career field. He has also deployed in support of Operations JOINT ENDEAVOR, IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM. On his most recent deployment, he served as Operations Group Superintendent with oversight of eight squadrons, 1,175 personnel from 30 AFSCs and six Mission Design Series. Prior to assuming his current position, he served as the Group Superintendent, 33rd Operations Group, Eglin AFB, Florida.
5. January 1991 - January 1992, Cadre Weather Observer, Camp Casey, Republic of South Korea 6. January 1992 - August 1992, student, Weather Forecaster School, Chanute AFB, Rantoul, Illinois 7. August 1992 - July 1999, Weather Forecaster, Hohenfels Army Airfield, Hohenfels, Germany 8. July 1999 - July 2003, Weather Forecaster, Grafenwoehr Army Airfield, Grafenwoehr, Germany 9. July 2003 - August 2004, Flight Chief, Eastern Region Operations, Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Arizona 10. August 2004 - May 2006, NCOIC, 612th Combat Plans Division Weather Support, Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Arizona 11. May 2006 - May 2008, NCOIC, 612th Combat Operations Division Weather Specialty Team, Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Arizona 12. May 2008 - August 2009, Superintendent, 612th Combat Operations Division Offensive/Defensive Air Operations Flights, Davis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Arizona 13. August 2009 - April 2011, Squadron Superintendent and Additional Duty First Sergeant, 46th Weather Squadron, Eglin AFB, Florida 14. April 2011 - March 2013, Squadron Superintendent, 96th Operations Support Squadron, Eglin AFB, Florida 15. April 2013 - October 2013, Group Superintendent, 33rd Operations Group, Eglin AFB, Florida 16. October 2013 - April 2014, Group
Superintendent, 455th Expeditionary Operations Group, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan (January 2014 - February 2014, Interim Command Chief Master Sergeant, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan) 17. April 2014 - May 2015, Group Superintendent, 33rd Operations Group, Eglin AFB, Florida 18. Jun 2015 - present, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw AFB, South Carolina
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster Army Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2008 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Performer of the Year, 612th Combined Air Operations Center 2009 Distinguished Graduate Award, Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy 2010 46th Test Wing SIJAN Award nominee 2010 Senior Noncommissioned Officer the Year, Air Armament Center
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SHAW AIR FORCE BASE MAJOR GENERAL SCOTT J. ZOBRIST Maj. Gen. Scott J. Zobrist is Commander, 9th Air Force, Air Combat Command, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Ninth Air Force is composed of eight active-duty wings and three direct reporting units in the Southeastern U.S. with more than 400 aircraft and 29,000 activeduty and civilian personnel. Ninth Air Force is also responsible for the operational readiness of 16 Air Reserve Component wings. General Zobrist earned his commission in 1986 as a distinguished graduate of the University of Southern California's ROTC program. In 1987, he was a distinguished graduate from EuroNATO Joint Jet Pilot Training at Sheppard AFB, Texas, and was assigned to fly the F-16. He has flown the F-16 at five operational bases in the U.S. and Europe. His combat experience includes Operation Deliberate Force over Bosnia where he served as mission commander of NATO's first mission of the operation. He also deployed as the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Commander in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and the Deputy Director, Air Component Coordination Element, Combined Joint Task Force-82, and Vice Commander, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing in Operation Enduring Freedom. General Zobrist has held staff positions at the Air Staff, Air Combat Command, U.S. Forces Japan, and 9th Air Force. Prior to his current assignment, he was the Deputy Commander, U.S. Air Forces Central Command and Deputy Commander, Combined Force Air Component. He has commanded two fighter wings and is a command pilot with more than 2,500 flying hours.
EDUCATION
1986 Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif. 1991 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 1994 Master of Public Administration degree, Troy State University, Troy, Ala. 1998 Distinguished graduate, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2004 Distinguished graduate, Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies, Naval War College, Newport, R.I. 2010 Senior Executive Fellows Program, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. 2012 Combined/Joint Force Land Component Commander Course, Carlisle Barracks, Pa. 2013 Combined Force Air Component Commander Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. November 1986 - December 1987, Student, Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training, Sheppard AFB, Texas 2. March 1988 - May 1988, Student, Lead-in Fighter Training, 433rd Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, Holloman AFB, N.M. 3. June 1988 - February 1989, Student, F-16 Replacement Training Unit, 310th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron and 312th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, Luke AFB, Ariz. 4. April 1989 - February 1991, Plans Officer and Life Support Officer, 313th Tactical Fighter Squadron, then Standardization and Evaluation Liaison Officer, 496th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Hahn Air Base, Germany 5. May 1991 - August 1992, Assistant Weapons Officer, 309th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Homestead AFB, Fla. 6. August 1992 - June 1994, Chief of Weapons, 79th Fighter Squadron, then Aide to the Commander, 9th Air Force/U.S. Central Command Air Forces, Shaw AFB, S.C. 7. July 1994 - December 1994, Student, Fighter Weapons Instructor Course, Nellis AFB, Nev.
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8. January 1995 - July 1997, Weapons Officer, then Assistant Operations Officer, 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy 9. August 1997 - June 1998, Student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 10. July 1998 - February 1999, Program Element Monitor, Directorate of Special Programs, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. 11. February 1999 - June 2000, Action Officer, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Action Group, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. 12. September 2000 - January 2002, Assistant Operations Officer, then Operations Officer, 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill AFB, Utah 13. February 2002 - July 2003, Commander, 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill AFB, Utah 14. August 2003 - June 2004, Student, Naval War College, Newport, R.I. 15. July 2004 - May 2005, Chief, Programs Division, Plans and Programs Directorate, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Langley AFB, Va. 16. June 2005 - June 2007, Commander, 31st Operations Group, Aviano AB, Italy 17. July 2007 - May 2009, Director of Operations (J3), U.S. Forces Japan, Yokota AB, Japan 18. June 2009 - April 2011, Commander, 388th Fighter Wing, Hill AFB, Utah 19. April 2011 - May 2013, Commander, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano AB, Italy 20. May 2013 – April 2015, Director, Plans, Programs, and Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va. 21. April 2015 - April 2016, Deputy Commander, U.S. Air Forces Central Command, and Deputy Commander, Combined Force Air Component, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar 22. May 2016 – Present, Commander, 9th Air Force, Shaw AFB, S.C.
SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS
1. January 2007 - May 2007, Deputy Director, Air Component Coordination Element (ACCE), Combined Joint Task Force-82, and Vice Commander, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, as a colonel 2. July 2007 - May 2009, Director of Operations (J3), U.S. Forces Japan, Yokota AB, Japan, as a colonel 3. April 2015 - April 2016, Deputy Commander, U.S. Air Forces Central Command, and Deputy Commander, Combined Force Air Component, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Rating: command pilot Flight hours: more than 2,500 Aircraft flown: F-16 A/B/C/D/CJ/CG/CM, T-37, and T-38
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf cluster Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters Air Medal Aerial Achievement Medal Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant Aug. 11, 1986 First Lieutenant Aug. 11, 1988 Captain Aug. 11, 1990 Major Aug. 1, 1996 Lieutenant Colonel May 1, 2000 Colonel July 1, 2005 Brigadier General May 6, 2011 Major General May 2, 2014
(Current as of April 2016)
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LIEUTENANT GENERAL CHARLES Q. BROWN JR.
Lt. Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. is Commander, U.S. Air Forces Central Command, Southwest Asia. As the Air Component Commander for U.S. Central Command, the general is responsible for developing contingency plans and conducting air operations in a 20-nation area of responsibility covering Central and Southwest Asia. General Brown was commissioned in 1984 as a distinguished graduate of the ROTC program at Texas Tech University. He has served in a variety of positions at the squadron and wing level, including an assignment to the U.S. Air Force Weapons School as an F-16 instructor. His notable staff tours include aide-de-camp to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force; Director, Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff Executive Action Group; and Deputy Director, Operations, U.S. Central Command. He also served as a National Defense Fellow at the Institute for Defense Analyses, Alexandria, Va. General Brown has commanded a fighter squadron, the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, and two fighter wings. Prior to his current assignment, he served as Director, Operations, Strategic Deterrence, and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe—Air Forces Africa, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The general is a command pilot with more than 2,890 flying hours, including 95 combat hours.
EDUCATION
1984 Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas 1991 U.S. Air Force Fighter Weapons School, Nellis AFB, Nev. 1992 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 1994 Master of Aeronautical Science degree, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Fla. 1997 Distinguished graduate, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2000 Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2004 National Defense Fellow, Institute for Defense Analyses, Alexandria, Va. 2008 AF Senior Leadership Course, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, N.C. 2012 Joint Force Air Component Commander Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2014 Joint Flag Officer Warfighting Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2015 Pinnacle Course, National Defense University, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. May 1985 - April 1986, student, undergraduate pilot training, 82nd Student Squadron, Williams AFB, Ariz. 2. May 1986 - July 1986, student, lead-in fighter training, 434th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, Holloman, AFB, N.M. 3. August 1986 - March 1987, student, F-16 training, 62nd Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, MacDill AFB, Fla. 4. April 1987 - October 1988, F-16 pilot, 35th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, South Korea 5. November 1988 - April 1991, F-16 instructor pilot, wing electronic combat officer, and wing standardization and evaluation flight examiner, 307th and 308th Tactical Fighter Squadrons, Homestead AFB, Fla. 6. April 1991 - August 1991, student, U.S. Air Force Fighter Weapons Instructor Course, Nellis AFB, Nev. 7. August 1991 - August 1992, F-16 squadron weapons officer and flight commander, 307th Fighter Squadron, Homestead AFB, Fla. 8. September 1992 - October 1994, weapons school instructor, and standardization and evaluation flight examiner, F-16 Division, U.S. Air Force Weapons School, Nellis AFB, Nev. 9. October 1994 - July 1996, aide-de-camp to the Chief of Staff, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. 10. August 1996 - June 1997, student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
11. June 1997 - September 1997, student, Armed Forces Staff College, National Defense University, Norfolk, Va. 12. September 1997 - November 1999, air operations officer, Current Operations Division, Operations Directorate, U.S. Central Command, MacDill AFB, Fla. 13. November 1999 - June 2003, F-16CJ instructor pilot and assistant operations officer, 79th Fighter Squadron; weapons and training flight commander, 20th Operations Support Squadron; operations officer, 55th Fighter Squadron; and Commander, 78th Fighter Squadron, Shaw AFB, S.C. 14. July 2003 - June 2004, National Defense Fellow, Institute for Defense Analyses, Alexandria, Va. 15. June 2004 - June 2005, Deputy Chief, Program Integration Division, Directorate of Programs, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. 16. July 2005 - May 2007, Commandant, U.S. Air Force Weapons School, 57th Wing, Nellis AFB, Nev. 17. May 2007 - May 2008, Commander, 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan AB, South Korea 18. June 2008 - May 2009, Director, Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff Executive Action Group, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. 19. June 2009 - April 2011, Commander, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano AB, Italy 20. May 2011 - March 2013, Deputy Director, Operations Directorate, U.S. Central Command, MacDill AFB, Fla. 21. April 2013 – February 2014, Deputy Commander, U.S. Air Forces Central Command; Deputy, Combined Force Air Component Commander, U.S. Central Command, Southwest Asia 22. March 2014 – June 2015, Director, Operations, Strategic Deterrence, and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, Ramstein Air Base, Germany 23. June 2015 – present, Commander, U.S. Air Forces Central Command; Combined Force Air Component Commander, U.S. Central Command, Southwest Asia
SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS
1. September 1997 - November 1999, air operations officer, Current Operations Division, Operations Directorate, U.S. Central Command, MacDill AFB, Fla., as a major 2. May 2011 - March 2013, Deputy Director, Operations Directorate, U.S. Central Command, MacDill AFB, Fla., as a brigadier general 3. April 2013 - February 2014, Deputy Commander, U.S. Air
Forces Central Command; Deputy, Combined Force Air Component Commander, U.S. Central Command, Southwest Asia, as a major general 4. June 2015 - present, Commander, U.S. Air Forces Central Command; Combined Force Air Component Commander, U.S. Central Command, Southwest Asia, as a lieutenant general
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Rating: command pilot Flight hours: more than 2,890, including 95 combat hours Aircraft flown: F-16A/B/C/D, AC-130U, AH-64, AT-38, B-1B, B-2A, B-52H, C-130J, E-8C, HH-60G, T-37 and T-38
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit with three oak leaf clusters Bronze Star Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters Aerial Achievement Medal Joint Service Commendation Medal Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters Combat Readiness Medal National Defense Service Medal with bronze star Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Korea Defense Service Medal Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal NATO Medal Republic of Korea Order of National Security Merit (Samil Medal)
PUBLICATIONS
"Developing Doctrine for the Future Joint Force: Creating Synergy and Minimizing Seams," Air University Press, September 2005
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant Feb. 28, 1985 First Lieutenant Feb. 28, 1987 Captain Feb. 28, 1989 Major Aug. 1, 1996 Lieutenant Colonel July 1, 1999 Colonel June 1, 2005 Brigadier General Nov. 20, 2009 Major General July 3, 2013 Lieutenant General June 29, 2015
(Current as of June 2015)
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UNITED STATES ARMY CENTRAL LIEUTENANT GENERAL MICHAEL X. GARRETT COMMANDING GENERAL COALITION FORCES LAND COMPONENT COMMAND (CFLCC) Lt. Gen. Michael X. Garrett is the Commanding General of U.S. Army Central located at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, he received his commission in 1984 as a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry upon graduating from Xavier University. Garrett’s assignments include Chief of Staff of U.S. Central Command, Commanding General of United States Army Alaska and multiple joint and operational tours, staff assignments at numerous levels as well as several commands. Highlights include commanding 3rd Battalion 325th Infantry (Airborne), 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg North Carolina. He deployed to Afghanistan as chief of current operations, Combined Task Force 180 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He then commanded 4th Brigade Combat Team
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(Airborne), 25th Infantry Division (Light) which deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Following Brigade Command, Lt. Gen. Garrett served as the Deputy Commanding General of United States Army Recruiting Command. Following his tour with Recruiting Command, Lt. Gen. Garrett returned to Fort Bragg where he served as the Chief of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps. As the XVIII Airborne Corps Chief of Staff, he deployed to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn where he served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for United States Forces-Iraq. Lt. Gen. Garrett’s military education includes completion of the Infantry Officer Basic and Advance courses, the US Army Command and General Staff College and a prestigious Senior Service College Fellowship. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Xavier University.
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Thousands of men, women and children attend one of the first open houses held at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 16, 1954. During the open house, attendees saw demonstrations from armed forces in August 1909 and is considered performances. personnel such By Airman 1st Class Kelsey Tucker to be the first international aviation As for military air shows, after Worl as helicopter 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs rescue teams, meeting. The week-long spectacle drew War I, pilots found themselves withPH Published February 23, 2016 and got an upprominent aviators from all over the little to do. In order to keep their skills close look at SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. world to battle for prizes in challenges sharp and their planes in the air, any modernof aircraft Thousands men, women and open housesa held Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 16, 1954 — With thechildren multitude attend of aerialone of the first such as completing courseatthe fastest, gathering within flying distance of a of the time, acts, displays, and other exciting carrying passengers, or staying airborne military airfield, whether aircraft it be a county demonstrations from armed forces personnel such as helicopter rescue teams, and got an up-close look at modern of including B-25 performances, the Shaw Air Expo the longest. fair or other patriotic celebration, wou 54A Canberras and RF-80 Shooting Stars, all of which are no longer in service. (Photo courtesy of 20th Fighter Wing histori Mitchells, RB-54A and open house, "Thunder Over the Aviators competed against not only be treated to an aerial demonstration. Canberras and Midlands" is sure to be a lasting subject each other, but also the elements: According to The Airman Handboo RF-80 Shooting of conversation. a downpour of rain that turned the "The traveling air shows, known as Stars, all of Air shows have a long and rich ground to mud, and winds strong circuses, coincided with Victory Loan which are no history, dating back to the dawn of enough at times to cause the raising rallies and in later years provided longer in service. (Photo courtesy flight. In fact, the "Grande Semaine of black flags, signaling that flying entertainment at Armistice Day or of 20th Fighter d'Aviation de la Champagne", or the should cease. Regardless of the weather, Washington's Birthday celebrations." Wing historian) Rheims Aviation Meeting, was held each day of the event had aerial Back then, even enlisted members
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Thousands of men, women and children attend one of the first open houses held at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 16, 1954. During the open house, attendees saw demonstrations from armed forces personnel such as helicopter rescue teams, and got an up-close look at modern aircraft of the time, including B-25 Mitchells, RB54A Canberras and RF-80 Shooting Stars, all of which are no longer in service. (Photo courtesy of 20th Fighter Wing historian)
Children scramble to get an up-close view of the cockpit of a B-25 Mitchell during the open house held on Armed Forces Day at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 15, 1954. The B-25, a twin-engine medium bomber, was famous for its use in the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo, Japan, April 18, 1942. (Photo courtesy of 20th Fighter Wing historian) PHOTO DETAILS / DOWNLOAD HI-RES
community to be involved with the base static displays on the ground and could be pilots, as shown in 1923 by a in something like this," said Nauta. "We opportunities to meet the pilots and daring trio of sergeants that tied their other service members that make our have good community involvement as aircraft together with cords and flew in military the dominant force it is today. it is, but I think something like an air a tight 'V' formation. "(The air show is) showcasing not show really highlights that relationship. Though the flying acts may have been only the fancy toys, but everything we There's a lot of planning that goes on,3/25/2016 the main draw for crowds, there was fter World http://www.shaw.af.mil/DesktopModules/ArticleCS/Print.aspx?PortalId=98&ModuleId=1... and execution, that's not just the people much more that went into an airshowHI-RES on do, everything we have at our disposal es withPHOTO DETAILS / DOWNLOAD to be able to protect freedom and on base; it's not just the 20th Fighter the ground, such as enlisted mechanics heir skills defend our country," said Capt. Brandon Wing, it's not just (U.S. Army Central teaching the finer points of repair for a air, any 16, During house, sawNauta, 55th Fighter Squadron flight Command). It's the Sumter police, Libertythe L-12open aircraft engine,attendees for example. nce 1954. of a it's the local fire department, the city Though air shows haveMitchells, grown in e a county craft of the time, including B-25 RB-commander. "Newspaper clippings, photos on the internet, or videos don't council, local radio stations. They're more than just size and number over the tion, would g historian) do it justice. When you see it live, it all involved. We're not just showcasing years, one thing remains constant: the nstration. makes (the biggest) difference in the Shaw, we're showcasing Sumter." sense of awe and wonder imparted to a Handbook, world." The Shaw Air Expo is scheduled to be crowd as planes of all shapes and sizes wn as Of course, an undertaking as big as held May 21-22 at Shaw Air Force Base, soar above. ory Loan In keeping with tradition, at the this requires a lot of support from not S.C., and is free and open to the public. ided For more information about the Shaw upcoming Shaw Air Expo visitors only those on base but from the local Day or Air Expo, visit the official page at www. can look forward to not only aerial community as well. rations." shaw.af.mil/airexpo. demonstrations, but also a host of "I think it will be good for the embers
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MIG-17 FRESCO Designed for the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in the early 1950s, the MiG-17 Fresco fighter jet saw extensive service against American aircraft during the Vietnam War. Responsible for downing more than 70 American aircraft, the MiG17 is still in use in some countries, including China and North Korea.
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COMBIND FORCES COMBAT AIR POWER DEMO A joint effort between U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army aircraft, the Combined Forces Combat Air Power Demonstration showcases the U.S. armed forces' joint power as well as its ability to quickly and efficiently destroy enemy targets. The demonstration will involve F-16CM Fighting Falcons from both Shaw and Joint National Guard Base McEntire, South Carolina, A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia and UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters from the 82nd Airborne Division Combat Aviation Brigade destroying a simulated high-value target behind enemy lines and will feature pyrotechnics by the Commemorative Air Force's Tora! Bomb Squad.
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BT-13 VALIANT
Nicknamed for its tendency to shake as it approached its stall speed, the BT-13 Valiant trainer became the most widely-used American training aircraft of World War II. As part of a three-phase training program, pilots would complete primary training in a PT-13, PT-17 or PT-19 before moving on to the more complex BT-13 for more advanced training. Shaw’s first operational trainer was the BT-13, which arrived in 1941.
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F-16 FIGHTING FALCON (VIPER) Demonstration Team
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GREG CONNELL AND THE GCA "WOLFPITTS"
An Augusta, Georgia native, Connell began his pilot training in 1989. Flying a custom-built biplane known as the GCA “Wolfpitts,” Connell leverages the aircraft’s extremely high power-toweight ratio to perform maneuvers normally only performed by the highest capable monoplane
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U.S. NAVY NAVAL AVIATION TAILHOOK LEGACY FLIGHT
Aiming to keep the history and tradition of naval aviation alive, the U.S. Navy Naval Aviation Tailhook Legacy Flight pairs today’s frontline naval fighters with iconic naval aircraft of the past in an aerial display of the U.S. Navy’s flying history.
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GARY WARD AND THE MX2 A U.S. Air Force veteran, Gary Ward began his air show career in 1998. In 2006 he became the first pilot to fly air shows in the MX2, a carbon fiber, two seat tandem sport aircraft designed for aerobatics. Among two-seater sport aircraft, the MX2 boasts unmatched maneuverability and responsiveness. With cruising speeds in excess of 200 mph, the MX2 has accumulated thousands of hours of rigorous flight time and has proven itself in aerobatic competitions and air shows worldwide.
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216 South Pike West Sumter, SC 29150
803-775-1015
803-775-7434
(across from Bi-Lo)
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803-469-7378 1570 Airport Rd • Sumter, SC C
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Students will learn Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Gymastics. There will be a performance on the last day of camp. The students will choreograph their own dances for our show at the end of the week. Cost is $90 per camp or $160 for both camps. We will also have SUMMER INTENSIVES that will meet on TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS from June 14th thru July 21st. Classes will be offered in Pre School Combination ages 3-5 (tap, ballet, tumbling) and for ages 6 & up in Jazz, Ballet and Gymnastics. Cost is $90 for 1 class or $160 for 2 classes. (This includes 2 free classes)
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Since 1967
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7701 Trenh Trenholm Road Ext. • Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-6000
500 Physicians Lane • Sumter, SC 29150
(803) 775-4793
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(803) 469-7207 (803) 983-7594
Carolina Women’s Specialists OB/Gyn
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Susie’s Boutique & Salon WE CARRY ALL SIZES CHECK OUT OUR NEW SUMMER ARRIVALS
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P-51 MUSTANG "QUICKSILVER" Among the best and most well-known fighters used by the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, the P-51 Mustang operated primarily as a longrange escort fighter and ground attack fighter-bomber. Originally overlooked by the USAAF, the P-51 did not see action with American forces until 1943. Once its potential had been developed, the aircraft was utilized in nearly every combat zone during WWII, and later fought in the Korean War. Reserve and Air National Guard units continued to make use of the P-51 until it was phased out in 1969.
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To the Men & Women who serve . . . We SALUTE You!! The Visiting Angels national, private duty network of home care agencies is the nation’s leader for providing non-medical senior care. Our Angels provide in-home care, respite care, senior personal care, elder care, and companion care so that elderly adults can continue to live independently in their own homes throughout America.
144 Garrett Street, Suite D • Sumter, SC
803-418-5441
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A Ring Around the Roses
95 B Market Street | Sumter
(803) 934-8000 | www.aringaroundtheroses.com
F-4U CORSAIR "KOREAN WAR HERO" Nicknamed “Whistling Death” by the Japanese due to the distinctive sound caused by the engine’s air intake, the F-4U Corsair carrierbased fighter performed effectively in World War II and the Korean War. Introduced in 1942, a time when the Japanese seemed to be an impossible enemy to defeat, the addition of the F-4U to landbased U.S. Marine fleets on Guadalcanal and the Solomon Islands permanently turned the tide of air combat in favor of the Allied Forces.
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803.607.9677
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Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 4pm
TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Central Carolina Technical College does not discriminate in employment or admissions on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, religion, disability, or any other protected class.
35 W. Liberty Street • Sumter • F: 775-7908
803-773-7283
Serving Calabash Style Seafood in Sumter for Over 40 Years. Monday - Saturday 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
803-773-5456
438 Broad Street • Sumter, SC
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Gifts • Jewelry • Apparel Invitations and much more!
803-775-1277
“Dedicated to friendly customer service and accurate repairs” Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm • Saturday 8:00am - Noon
24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE 983-5260 OR 775-1277
ARTHUR 491-7665
662 Bultman Drive • Sumter, SC • 803-775-6757 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE 53
Santee Wateree RTA
“Your Community transportation Provider”
Operates services in Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee and Sumter Counties. Santee Wateree RTA offers Fixed Routes, Commuter Routes, Vanpool and ADA Para-transit Services for work, medical appointments, shopping and recreational purposes Monday through Friday. The Commuter Routes leave the City of Sumter go into Columbia; from the City of Camden go into Columbia and from the City of Manning go into Sumter.
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