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  • 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

  • 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,

  • New HAWC machine aids Airmen in stride

    The Health and Wellness Center here received a gait analysis machine Jan. 23, to help analyze abnormalities in a person's stride. The purpose of the analysis machine is to help make individuals more efficient runners.The set up of the machine consists of three cameras set at different angles to

  • Heroes of three wars visit Shaw

    Members of the Park Pointe Village Retirement Community toured the 20th Fighter Wing during one of their day trips, Jan. 16. The visit provided Airmen and Soldiers of Team Shaw an opportunity to meet with their military predecessors, as a number of the attendees were veterans from World War II, the

  • Shaw's economic impact up $54 million

    As one of the largest employers in South Carolina, Shaw Air Force Base's contribution to the Midlands' economy during Fiscal Year 2011 increased $54 million, and $386 million more than FY09.Shaw AFB's total economic impact Oct. 1, 2010 to Sept. 30, 2011 was $861 million and 11,000 jobs.Other

  • Introducing the McElveen Resource Center

    In an effort to consolidate base morale, welfare and recreation services, the McElveen Resource Center will enter its initial opening phase Feb. 1.The new MRC will be housed in what is currently the information resource center, previously known as the McElveen Library, and will be available to all