An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

                                             

  • Team Shaw receives ‘Storm Ready’ certification

    After the historic flooding that ravaged the state in early October, members of Team Shaw know just how important emergency preparedness is.On Dec. 9, the National Weather Service presented Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., with a 'Storm Ready' certification, making Shaw one of only 46 Air Force bases that

  • Marines prepare for week-long exercise

    To better their combat capabilities, troops assigned to the 273rd Marine Wing Support Squadron stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, came to Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Wedgefield, S.C., Dec. 7.Approximately 50 Marines set up communication systems, tents, sleeping

  • Shaw Air Expo headliner thunders over sky

    On May 21-22, 2016, The United States Air Force's aerial demonstration team is scheduled to bring the noise over the skies of Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.Commonly known as the Thunderbirds, these F-16 Fighting Falcons present a constant image of excellence in every air show they perform in

  • Operation True Giving: Giving to the less fortunate

    The holiday season is right around the corner, families sending and receiving gifts eagerly waiting for that special day, but what about the families who are less fortunate?For the last 31 years Operation True Giving, a non-profit organization, has assisted less fortunate families. In 1984 the Shaw

  • EOD demonstrates demolition

    A crowd of eager onlookers gaze as two men walk down a stretch of road sweeping from side to side with metal detectors. As the pings from the detectors go off, the crowd holds their breath. An Airman lies on the ground, slowly pulling up dirt from the spot.For many Airmen, this might be the only

  • EOD Airman earns AF-level award, slot in USMC program

    While it's no secret that explosive ordnance disposal is one of the higher-stakes career fields in the U.S. armed forces, a Shaw Airman with the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron's EOD flight knows first-hand that with big risks come big rewards.Master Sgt. Jeremy Phillips, 20th CES EOD flight

  • Gate renamings bring base and community together

    The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron held a small ceremony to change the names of the gates at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 3.Present for the ceremony were members of Shaw's leadership, along with representatives from the city of Sumter.With names that hold navigational meaning for both residents and