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  • Iron Chef Competition tests participants’ mettle

    The 20th Force Support Squadron hosted an Iron Chef competition at the Chief Master Sgt. Emerson E. Williams Dining Facility here, July 12.The competition lasted for 90 minutes, in which time participants from two teams, Team “Desperate House Knives” and Team “How do you Beat Bobby Flay Wearing a

  • Fly, Fight, ‘catch ‘em all’

    Growing up, many kids dreamed of becoming a Pokémon master, collecting, training, and battling with creatures of immense power and striving to become the best trainer in the world.Thanks to modern-day technology and the new app, Pokémon Go, that dream can now become a reality, allowing players of

  • 9th AF vice commander takes part in hometown air show

    On a sunny Saturday on the Florida coast late last month, Col. Scott Caine, 9th Air Force vice commander, talked to scores of air show visitors about the U.S. Air Force and what it’s like to fly the A-10 Thunderbolt. Caine knows a lot about both, since he’s been in the Air Force nearly 30 years

  • Shaw, Sumter honor Tuskegee Airmen

    Team Shaw and the city of Sumter, South Carolina hosted a road naming ceremony on Shaw AFB near the Sumter Gate, July 14.The road off of Highway 378 onto base has named Ashely-Bowman Boulevard in honor of Sumter natives Lt. Col. Willie Ashley and 1st Lt. Leroy Bowman, both Tuskegee Airmen who served

  • Getting a kick start on summer reading

    Team Shaw children take part in a martial arts demonstration at the McElveen Information and Learning Center at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 24, 2016. Library staff invited members of Team Robinson MMA to teach basic martial arts and self-defense techniques in support of the summer reading

  • 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