Amtgard live action role-play at Shaw

Once a week, Amtgard live action role playing (LARP) is held near the F-16 CJ Fighting Falcon static display at Memorial Park here, for anyone at least 14 years old and interested in participating."I've done Amtgard LARPing for a couple years at different locations," said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt.

Summer sport safety: get in the game

Summer is here all across the Northern hemisphere, and Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina is no exception, and with summer comes participation in hot-weather sports.With the Air Force's 2014 Critical Days of Summer campaign in full swing, summer sports safety should be a consideration for all

America's Armed Forces Kids Run

The 2014 America's Kids Run was held here May 22. The run took place at the Youth Sports Complex running trail and was guided by Larry Stegall, 20th Force Support Squadron Youth Sports Director, and Wally Frohling, 20th FSS Youth Sports assistant director.The kids participating in the run were

20th FW commander holds all-call

Col. Stephen Jost, 20th Fighter Wing commander, held his first all-call here June 2 after assuming command of the 20th FW on May 30.Jost spoke to Airmen about change and his expectations for the wing."I know the Air Force is all about change," said Jost. "But, your purpose has not changed. The 20th

20th FW welcomes new commander

Col. Clay Hall relinquished command of the 20th Fighter Wing to Col. Stephen Jost during a change of command ceremony here, May 30.Maj. Gen. Jake Polumbo, Ninth Air Force commander, presided over the traditional military ceremony. The exchange of the unit's guidon during a change of command

Shaw master sergeant selects announced

More than 4,000 technical sergeants have been selected for promotion to master sergeant, Air Force officials announced May 22.The 4,073 selected represent a 17.96 percent selection rate, with an average selectee overall score of 352.55. Selectees' average time in grade was 4.41 years and time in

Don't let animals get beat by summer heat

As the summer approaches it is important for pet owners to stay aware of conditions outside to eliminate potential harm to personal animals.Whether it's heat, bugs, car safety, fertilizers or deadly plants; being aware is the first step for pet owners to protect their furry friends.HEAT and

Sumter holds Memorial Day ceremony

The Sumter County Veteran's Association held a Memorial Day ceremony at Buford Mabry Park, Sumter, South Carolina, just outside of Shaw AFB East gate, May 26.Team Shaw members along with veterans and their families attended the hour-long ceremony to remember those lost in the line of military

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20th CES firefighters awarded DOD level honor

Two firefighters from the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron received a Department of Defense level award for heroism based on their actions that took place, April 9, 2013.Tech. Sgt. Joseph Charleston, 20th CES station captain, and Senior Airman Boyd Korb, 20th CES firefighter, were directly responsible