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  • Team Shaw, Sumter PD conduct random sweep

    Team Shaw officials and Sumter law enforcement personnel worked together to conduct a 100 percent safety and security sweep on all vehicles entering the installation May 6-7.The sweep was a joint effort between the City of Sumter Police Department Narcotics Unit, the 20th Security Forces Squadron,

  • Freedom for all

    The 20th Force Support Squadron hosted the annual Team Shaw’s Freedom Bash at the Woodland Pool here June 30.The Freedom Bash provided an opportunity for Team Shaw members to come together with their families and enjoy their liberty.“It’s our way of celebrating the Fourth of July,” said Derrick

  • 9 AF/CC encourages safety, fun during summer season

     Summer is here with warmer weather, schools on summer break and more time to spend with family and friends. Many Airmen and families will be taking beach vacations, camping and hiking in the great outdoors, or just spending time in the backyard for a summer barbecue. As outdoor activities increase,

  • ALS 16-5: final retreat

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid Airman Leadership School Class 16-05 stand at attention during a final retreat ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 27, 2016. ALS Airmen were observed by instructors and base leadership for precision and accuracy throughout the

  • Supplement Safety: What does it mean to you?

    Most people would rather place their trust in multivitamins and other supplements over prescription medications, thinking them to be safer and more natural due to their over-the-counter availability.The truth of the matter is that supplements are not regulated the way that prescription medications

  • Independence Day safety

    Independence Day weekend is approaching.Along with holidays, come hazards in the form of some of the most popular aspects of traditional Independence Day celebrations: fireworks, grilling and partaking in alcohol.Fireworks, one of the most closely-associated activities with the holiday, were

  • PTSD Awareness leads to positive treatment

    Post-traumatic Stress Disorder can be debilitating in some patients, but thanks to advancements in research and the continued training of mental health providers, treatments are getting better all the time.Maj. Joel Foster, Chief of Air Force Deployment Mental Health, said treating PTSD has improved

  • Falcons: urge to surge

    With more than 30 F-16CM Fighting Falcons preparing to enter the sky over Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., numerous squadrons around base will work together to ensure that the sky and jets soaring through it are safe for surging. A surge is an outlet utilized by fighter wings to catch up on flying hours

  • Stress can be a mess to manage

    Life can be stressful. Anything from bad drivers to finances can be a potential stressor, but when life leaves you down in the dumps, it’s crucial to learn how to manage stress and stay resilient.There are two forms of stress: good and bad. Good stress is called eustress and can be caused by