Safety: To ensure a spook-tacular Halloween

The 20th Fighter Wing prepares for Halloween with the goal to keep children and adults safe, as they dress up as their favorite characters and partake in festivities.The Sumter Police Department and the American Red Cross advise parents of trick-or-treaters to:· Be bright at night; use reflective

Cyber expansions create security considerations

Technological advances have put the world at the fingertips of anyone with connection to the Internet and during cyber security awareness month, Airmen and their families are reminded to remain vigilant when posting personal information."You have to assume that everyone is looking at it," said Col.

Shaw’s Defenders put to the test

The 20th Security Forces Squadron held a Defender's Edge Challenge here, Oct. 8. The purpose of the event was to challenge Shaw's Defenders both physically and mentally through a series of obstacles. "As far as I know, no event has been hosted like this at Shaw," said Chief Master Sgt. Scott

Family child care seeks providers for in home care

The Family Child Care office located in the Child Development Center annex, is currently seeking individuals to train as in-home child care providers.The FCC is a profession for spouses who want to be self-employed and work from home. Providers are licensed to care for children ages two weeks to 12

Dormitory leaders manage living quarters

Airmen load up for victory

October is Energy Awareness Month

The month of October has been designated as Energy Awareness Month here and United States wide.In 2013, President Obama proclaimed October as National Energy Awareness Month saying "I call upon the citizens of the United States to recognize this month by working together to achieve greater energy

Team Shaw turns up the heat on fire safety

The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services and the National Fire Protection Association is scheduled to host a Fire Prevention Week campaign, Oct. 5-11."The goals of Fire Prevention Week are to prevent the loss of life and property damage by promoting fire safety practices in every

NCOs recognized during induction ceremony

Shaw AFB 5/6 hosted the first-ever Team Shaw NCO induction ceremony here, Oct. 2.The purpose of the ceremony was to "induct" and recognize six staff sergeants and 15 senior airmen entering the NCO tier."NCOs are the backbone of this Air Force," said Tech. Sgt. Thyiatira Singleton, 20th Aircraft

Ninth AF holds second Civic Leaders forum

Ninth Air Force leadership hosted the a Civic Leader Forum here Sept. 29-Oct. 1.The objectives of the forum were to educate civic leaders from communities near Ninth Air Force wings, provide a conduit for them to network with Air Force leadership and each other, and to encourage these civic leaders