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        Policy UpdatesNewsroomReoptimizationBIOGRAPHIESAF Senior Leaders      A photo of an Airman standing with a tail flash.Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass stands in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 17, 2020. Shaw AFB Airmen from the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron briefed Bass on the procedures of loading and unloading munitions from the F-16, and recent changes to the unit's internal functions which provide increased flexibility and agility to overall wing readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destani K. Matheny)
                
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        A photo of Airmen having a conversation.Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass receives a brief from Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Kuhns, 20th Mission Support Group non-commissioned officer in charge of the mission defense team, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 16, 2020. Bass received briefings from multiple Airmen on the installation’s base housing environment as well as ongoing innovations in resiliency programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destani K. Matheny)
                
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        A photo of Airmen listening to a speaker.Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass talks to Airmen from the 25th Attack Group at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 17, 2020. Bass spoke about her plans on how she will lead the enlisted corps into the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destani K. Matheny)
                
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        A photo of a group of Airmen watch a demonstration on the flightline.Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass and Shaw Air Force Base Airmen watch an F-16 Viper Demo Team show at Shaw AFB, S,C., Nov. 17, 2020. The 15-minute performance showcased the F-16’s turn ratio and the combat maneuvers that make it the proven multi-role fighter downrange. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destani K. Matheny)
                
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CMSAF Bass visits Shaw AFBPublished Nov. 23, 2020
                    
                    By Staff Sgt. Destinee Sweeney and Senior Airman Jacob Gutierrez
                    
                    
                    20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
            **SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (AFNS)  --****Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass** spoke with **Shaw Air Force Base** members from multiple units including the 20th Fighter Wing, the 25th Attack Group, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) and the Fifteenth Air Force at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, Nov. 16-17.During her visit, Shaw AFB subject matter experts briefed Bass on COVID-19 procedures, community resources and current operations downrange. She was also briefed on the**F-16C Fighting Falcon** weapon systems and had the opportunity to load an F-16 alongside 20th Maintenance Group Airmen.“Team Shaw is doing great things for our nation,” said Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass. “We have to be able to accelerate the change we need in our Air Force, and be prepared for a future fight. I saw all of those capabilities here with Team Shaw.”One of Bass’ stops during her visit was to the 20th Maintenance Group where she was shown how the 20th Fighter Wing is accelerating into the future with new innovative ideas, like the creation of fighter generation squadrons. The 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was divided into three separate squadrons, turning what used to be a unit of about 1,000 individuals into three fighter generation squadrons, allowing troops to have closer ties to their leadership, at home and deployed.“Team Shaw is a fantastic example of what readiness means, with three combat fighter squadrons able to deploy at a moment’s notice and project combat capabilities to deter our adversaries,” Bass said. “Shaw is maintaining ready Airmen that are able to win in a high end fight.”During her time with the 20th Maintenance Group, maintainers spoke about the new fighter generations squadrons and how they increased flexibility and agility to current processes which allow Airmen to extend their focus on development and readiness.“As leaders, it is our responsibility to set a culture and a climate where our Airmen are valued for the strengths that they bring to the team,” Bass said. “We also need to allow our Airmen space to work on areas where they want to grow and develop.”The fighter generation squadrons also allow each 20th FW fighter squadron commander to have a counterpart in maintenance which allows stronger relationships between maintenance and operations resulting in a more cohesive environment.Bass also spoke with the 20th Mission Support Group on the installation’s housing initiatives, as well as ongoing innovations in resiliency programs. Focused on building a culture that facilitates wingmanship and self-care, Shaw AFB now offers resources like peer-to-peer programs and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills training.“We have to have a culture where we don’t just memorize the core values or treat them like buzzwords,” Bass said. “Our core values need to be who we actually are and internalize them so we are developing airmen to be the leaders we need for the future.”Shaw’s Community Action Team director explained to Bass how helping agencies on base are continually pouring into Airmen, whether that be through financial classes, relationship counseling resources or creating physical spaces throughout the installation that they can use to unwind and recharge to be mentally and physically fit to execute the mission.“What I fundamentally believe is that you can’t pour from an empty cup,” Bass said. “I’m a huge proponent on making sure you’re taking care of yourself physically but also mentally.”Later, Bass and 20th FW Airmen were provided front row seats to see**Air Combat Command**’s **F-16 Viper Demonstration Team** in action prior to one of her all-calls. Their performance showcased capabilities such as the Viper’s turn ratio and combat maneuvers that make it a proven multi-role fighter downrange.“On behalf of Col. Lawrence Sullivan, 20th FW commander, I’d like to thank Chief Bass for allowing us at Shaw AFB to demonstrate our team’s readiness to deploy and sustain combat F-16 airpower,” said Chief Master Sgt. Steve Cenov, 20th FW command chief. “I’m so proud of our Airmen and all they do to execute our mission. I cannot wait to see where Chief Bass will lead our enlisted corps as we accelerate into the future.”AFWN 



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