Lt. Col. Paul Dupuis retires

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Paul Dupuis, U.S. Air Forces Central deputy chief of plans and requirements, receives his certificate of retirement after more than 20 years of service here on March 8.  Dupuis enlisted in the summer of 1988 when he joined as a pararescuemen. In 1995, Dupuis crossed over to

Shaw stands up new fighter group

The 495th Fighter Group stood up during an activation ceremony here March 8. The group's activation is part of the Air Force's ongoing initiative to integrate traditional, active-duty Airmen with Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units to streamline training and resource use. Such integrated

Red Flag continues: 'Tigers' push training to max

The second week of Red Flag 13-3 began March 5 here. As the exercise moves forward, the 79th Fighter Squadron 'Tigers' continue to fly several missions in order to gain as much training as possible. Red Flag is a combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies.

Team Shaw prepares to rally for DOD Marrow Donor Drive

During the week of March 18, Shaw is scheduled to host an event where Team Shaw members can register to donate either bone marrow or stem cells. Registration is free and applicants must be between 18 and 60 and in general good health.In 1986, the C.W. Bill Young Department of Defense was created in

Shaw hosts 'Car-Nival' show: Patrons get glimpse of cars from different eras

On March 2, approximately 200 Shaw community members showed up from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a free car show at the Carolina Skies Club and Conference Center here. They viewed around 40 cars from older models to newer ones during the "Car-Nival" event.

9th Air Force leaders celebrate Read Across America Day with local children

Wing commander briefs Airmen, civilians on what's to come at Shaw

U.S. Air Force Col. Clay Hall, 20th Fighter Wing commander, speaks to Airmen and civilians at Shaw during a town hall style meeting here Feb., 28.  During the meeting, Hall spoke about local impacts of sequestration, military contracting at Shaw, renovations in the single Airmen dorms and other

Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off

The 2013 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicked off Feb. 28, with an introduction breakfast for unit project officers and key workers at the Carolina Skies Club and Conference Center.The AFAF will officially begin March 4 and run through April 12.Four major charities receive contributions from

Shaw locksmith provides keys to base

Game room opens at McElveen Resource Center

Bored? Need a break from the dorms? Or maybe just looking to socialize and relax? The McElveen Resource Center (MRC) recently opened a new game room in February.The game room features six Xbox consoles and 10 gaming chairs designed to enhance the gaming experience, and is free to anyone with a