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  • Shaw recognizes a special way to celebrate Arbor Day

    On April 19, Shaw planted a Savannah holly tree, which is a native tree to South Carolina to celebrate Arbor Day. Arbor Day is a national holiday that was founded by Julius Sterling Morton, a pioneer. Celebrated on the last Friday in April, Arbor Day is observed to recognize the importance of trees

  • Females learn to flee during self-defense class

    A U.S. Air Forces Central Command mechanical subject matter expert, taught 32 female Airmen, Soldiers, military spouses and retirees self-defense techniques here at the Fitness Center, April 19. The class was offered to women as a preventative measure against sexual assault by the Sexual Assault

  • Shaw Soldier returns from overseas, surprises daughter

    A U.S. Army soldier surprised her daughter, Dejsha Tatum, at the Sumter Christian School, S.C., after returning from a eight month deployment, April 16.The morning of the surprise, Maj. Laura Byrd, Third Army/U.S. Army Central research analyst, and her daughter talked on the phone, Tatum asked,

  • 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit wins load competition

    The 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 55th Aircraft Maintenance Unit "Shooters" and the 79th AMU "Tigers" competed against each other during the first quarter load competition here, April 12. The competition is held every three months and winners compete for the Load Crew of the Quarter title.

  • New HAWC program promotes lifestyle management

    From Jan. 21 through March 17, the Health and Wellness Center held an eight-week "New Year New You" program, which challenged participants to work individually on their lifestyle management within numerous categories."Participants were to complete one to four goals in each category a week,"

  • Pinko de Mayo comes to Shaw

    At 11 a.m. on April 19, Shaw will be hosting a Pinko de Mayo breast cancer awareness luncheon at the Carolina Skies Club and Conference Center. The event is targeted for uniformed personnel and retirees who are survivors of breast cancer. Although there is a desired audience, everyone is welcome to

  • 79th Fighter Squadron welcomes new commander

    The 79th Fighter Squadron passed the torch to a new commander April 12. Lt. Col. Jason Plourde, 79th FS (outgoing) commander, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Raymond Millero, 79th FS (acting) commander. 20th Fighter Wing leadership, spouses and prominent Sumter officials attended the event as well

  • Biomedical Airmen keep Team Shaw healthy

    Shaw biomedical Airmen help to keep the 20th Medical Group running by ensuring the integrity of medical equipment here.Senior Airmen Lindsey Fuentes, 20th Medical Support Squadron biomedical technician, plays a key role in sustaining Air Combat Command priorities, in "striving to sustain key

  • 9th Air Force leaders visit Shaw Airmen

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Lawrence Wells, 9th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. James Davis, 9th Air Force command chief, visited Airmen here at Shaw, April 9. Wells and Davis took a tour of the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance flight, the 20th Medical Support Squadron