Saving lives one unit at a time

Team Shaw members gathered to participate in a blood drive during National Blood Donor Month at the community center here, Jan. 20.The American Red Cross issued an emergency call for blood and platelet donors Jan. 4, due to winter weather forcing the cancellation of blood drives in December 2016.

Air Force to celebrate the Biomedical Sciences Corps

From Jan. 23 to 27, the Air Force will take time to recognize its members within the Biomedical Sciences Corps.The week is designated as Biomedical Sciences Corps (BSC) Appreciation Week in order to highlight and recognize the great achievements members of the corps have accomplished. Close to home,

Calibration station

Precision measurement equipment laboratory Airmen spend their day taking measurements with various tools to ensure the readiness and accuracy of the U.S. Air Force.

Team Shaw takes a walk to remember MLK Jr.

Maintainer-turned-fighter-pilot puts new skills to the test

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan-- When Capt. David was a child, his father would take him out to the flightline at Canon Air Force Base, New Mexico and sit him in the cockpit of an F-111 Aardvark. Looking up at his dad, David would say, “One day, I’m going to be a pilot.” Fast forward a couple of

Sextortion: Don’t become victims

Sextortion. Lately, this word seems to keep popping up in emails and articles -- Military Times recently reported an increase in Sextortion among military members.

AF selects Shaw AFB as the preferred location to host a new RPA unit

The Air Force has selected Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, as the preferred location to base a new MQ-9 Reaper group, including mission control elements.

Planning for the future of the Shaw community

Team Shaw members are scheduled to meet and discuss establishing a protective designation for the Midlands of South Carolina with civilian and military officials, Jan. 11.“This is an effort to further protect the military mission, environment, and community by working to collaborate land-usage

Media Advisory 01-01-2017 - U.S. v. Jones court-martial date

Release No. 01-01-2017Col. William R. Jones, Headquarters 9th Air Force, previously assigned as the 20th Fighter Wing vice commander, is currently facing one charge of wrongfully possessing images and videos of child pornography in violation of Article 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.The

AF evolves policies to access more talent, maintain high standards

The Air Force announced new policies on dress and appearance with regard to tattoos, as well as changes to service medical accession policy Jan. 9.