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  • General Assembly big win for SC military affiliates

    The conclusion of the 2014 General Assembly on June 20 resulted in the signing of bill S. 825, The Military Family Quality of Life Enhancement Act of 2014, which is to be signed into law by Gov. Nikki Haley.The bill is an extensive compilation of military-friendly bills that went into the 2014

  • Diamond Sharp award recognition

    Congratulations to Senior Airman Jessica Estrada, 28th Operational Weather Squadron weather forecaster, for being recognized as Diamond Sharp by the Shaw First Sergeant Council. Estrada arrived at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, September of 2012. In 2013, Estrada earned SrA Below the Zone, and

  • RED HORSE construction update

    The 823rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers have been repaving Patrol Road for approximately two months.Tech. Sgt. Aldo Molina, 823rd RED HORSE heavy equipment supervisor said that the work is almost completed. The back side of Patrol Road should be finished by

  • Bicycle safety: It's in the ride

    Summer is here and that means the days are longer, the weather is warmer, and bicyclists are sharing the road.Riding responsibly can be the difference between life and death for a bicyclist, which is why it's imperative to be familiar with bicycle safety measures. "A key thing to remember about

  • Lemon lot helps Airmen sell vehicles

    When Airmen leave Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, vehicles can be a hassle to move. But, the 20th Force Support Squadron "Lemon Lot" can assist with the transition."The purpose of the Lemon Lot is to give an opportunity for base personnel and their families to try and sell their vehicles in a

  • 20th FSS shows military appreciation

    The 20th Force Support Squadron held the Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina 2014 Freedom Bash here, July 3 at the Woodland Pool. The annual event gave the community a chance to show their appreciation to service members on base. "We really do love everything service members do for us," said Tim

  • 4th of July firework safety

    With the Fourth of July upon us, the proper safety precautions should be taken while handling fireworks.In 2012, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated approximately 8,700 people for firework-related injuries, according to the National Fire Prevention Association."Normally, fireworks are bought for