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  • Retiree from Shaw makes mark on local community

    Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Walter Lumbert, aerospace ground equipment technician, overseas his structural welding class at Central Carolina Technical College, here in Sumter, Feb. 20. Lumbert, who served for 18 years at Shaw, now instructs the course at CCTC. Lumbert attained his

  • ‘Tigers’ launch jets to kickoff Red Flag 13-3

    The 79th Fighter Squadron 'Tigers' launched eight F-16 Fighting Falcons during a day and night time mission to kickoff of Red Flag 13-3 here Feb. 25.The 79th FS, commanded by Lt. Col. Jason Plourde, led members of his unit from takeoff to landing as the exercise kicked off . The unit out of Shaw

  • Shaw, local school leaders partner to enhance education

    Ninth Air Force leaders met with Sumter County School District officials here Feb. 14, 2013, to discuss joint efforts in enhancing local education standards and programs.Maj. Gen. Lawrence Wells, 9th Air Force commander, Senior Master Sgt. Tammy Moore, 9th Air Force Commander's Action Group, and

  • Team Shaw brings the love

    Across the base, Team Shaw members celebrated Valentine's Day in many different ways. While some bought their loved ones ballons, teddy bears and roses, others dressed as Cupid and delivered gifts with attached poems. Valentine's Day itself is a celebration held every year on Feb. 14 for people to

  • Master Sgt. Terry Haxton and Tech. Sgt. Sue Haxton retire together

    Master Sgt. Terry Haxton, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit lead production superintendent and his wife, Tech. Sgt. Sue Haxton, NCO in charge for the 39th Medical Support Squadron, retire together here after more than 20 years of service, Feb. 15. 

  • Shaw Chaplains mark Ash Wednesday

    "By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread until you return to the ground for out of it you were taken; you are dust, and to dust you shall return," Genesis 3:19.Feb. 14 marks the beginning of the Season of Lent practiced by many Christians, to include Roman Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox.

  • Shaw F-16's participate in exercise Razor Talon

    Shaw F-16 Fighting Falcons participated in excercise Razor Talon at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Feb. 7. Razor Talon is a monthly, large-force exercise and joint-unit training opportunity that employs cutting-edge operational concepts such as AirSea and Maritime Air Support on the Atlantic

  • Airman and Family Readiness Center teaches money management

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted a budgeting class here, Feb. 6.Every month the A&FRC holds a budgeting class which is open to Department of Defense personnel and dependents and is usually held on the first Wednesday of the month."A lot of E-4s and below are not financially aware, do

  • Shaw schools offer opportunities to service members

    Being an exceptional service member in the military is not only meeting the expectations of leadership during work hours, but also volunteering and going above and beyond in all aspects of your career. For many Airmen, Soldiers, civilians and military family members, that involves pursuing an

  • 79th “Tigers” depart for Red Flag exercise

    Pilots assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron "Tigers" here will participate in Red Flag 13-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., beginning Feb. 21. In addition to 79th pilots, Airmen assigned to other units under the 20th Fighter Wing will attend the exercise making up what is called the "core" to