Selfless Airman aids vehicle accident victim

An Air Force weather forecaster assigned to the 28th Operational Weather Squadron here, weathered a storm as it unfolded in front of him in the form of a vehicle accident Jan. 29. It starts at basic training and reoccurs several times throughout an Airman's career. It's something the Air Force

Outstanding Airman wins John Levitow Award

20th FW to host town hall meetings Feb. 26

The 20th Fighter Wing, is slated to host two town hall meetings for all base personnel, family members and retirees, with the first session at 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the second meeting at  6:30 to 8 p.m., Feb. 26,  at the base theater here. The intent is to have policymakers and customer service

Load crew of the year: Airmen compete for top ranking

Shaw civilian retires after 31 years of service

Prescription co-pays jump for TRICARE users

Users of the military health care system, TRICARE, face new co-payments as of last week, TRICARE officials have announced.Changes apply to all TRICARE programs except when you fill prescriptions at a non-network pharmacy. Changes include:· The co-pay for generic medications will remain at $5 for a

Air Force jazz ensemble brings tunes to town Feb. 19

Enjoy a  free concert given by the United States Air Force Heritage of America Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 19, at Alice Drive Baptist Church at 1305 Loring Mill Road, Sumter. The concert is free and open to the public.Rhythm in Blue features the diverse talents of 15 professional

AF officials anticipate pay delays for officers, enlisted Airmen promoted in March

Officers and enlisted Airmen getting promoted in March will experience pay delays because of the Military Personnel Data System upgrade occurring that month."Individuals to promote from Mar. 4 to 26 will not get their promotions updated in MilPDS because of the upgrade," said Lt. Col. Shelley

Shaw one-star nominated for promotion

The Air Force announced Brig. Gen. Jeff Harrigian has been nominated by the President of the United States for promotion to the rank of major general.Harrigian recently served at Shaw AFB as the assistant deputy commander, U.S. Air Forces Central Command, and assistant vice commander, 9th Air

Team Shaw welcomes new honorary commanders

The 20th FW is excited to bring on 17 new honorary commanders, continue 11 for another year and induct 16 into the new lifetime honorary commander group.The purpose of the Air Force honorary commander program is to increase public awareness and understanding of the armed forces and its mission,