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  • Lights out, starting point for saving energy

    It's just a flip of the switch and like magic light fills the very space you plan to occupy, but such magic begs the question, what energy statistics are behind this luxurious power that lies at our finger tips? Since 1991, October has been recognized as National Energy Action Month in an effort to

  • TriSumter Triathlon

    15 Airmen from Shaw Air Force Base volunteered at the TriSumter triathlon at the Sumter Aquatics Center, Oct. 22. Volunteers directed participants throughout the bicycle course and through the transition between the swimming and running courses. The triathlon consisted of a 300 yard swim, a 16 mile

  • FY12 budget successfully ends

    The budget analyst section of the 20th Comptroller Squadron ended the fiscal year at 2 a.m. on Oct. 1, 2012 in order to close the books on another successful spending year.

  • Master Sgt. Theodore Driver retires

    Master Sgt. Theodore Driver retired on Oct. 12, 2012, at the rank of master sergeant. His retirement ceremony was held at the Carolina Skies Club and Conference Center.

  • Mixed martial arts fights return to Shaw

    More than 500 people gathered at the second ever mixed martial arts cage fight here at the fitness center Oct. 12. 18 fighters came to Shaw for the event and were paired together for 9 fights, to included Shaw's own Staff Sgt. Ferdinando Acerra, 20th Maintenance Operation maintenance instructor and

  • CFC Fair comes to Shaw

    The Carolina Skies Club and Conference Center hosted the Combined Federal Campaign's open forum fair Oct. 10, which gave Team Shaw a chance to meet and speak with representatives of some organizations in the CFC.The CFC is a fund-raising campaign designed for federal employees. It grosses millions

  • Justice Updates Oct. 16, 2012

    Case 1A special court-martial recently convened in which a 20th Security Forces member was charged with wrongfully abusing several types of prescription medication, as well as marijuana. In addition to abusing drugs, the member was also charged with violating his commander's order to be restrained

  • 9 AF hosts Tri-State Leadership Forum

    Retired general officers representing six decades of Air Force history connected with today's joint warfighters here Oct. 10 to 12 as part of the first regional Tri-State Leadership Forum.The forum brought together 28 retired Air Force generals from three states for a chance to network and learn

  • Falconaires play big tunes for locals

    The U.S. Air Force Falconaires Big Band performed at Sumter's Patriot Hall, Oct. 14, 2012.The band is composed of 19 Air Force Academy bandsmen including five saxophone players, four trumpet players, four trombone players, a drummer, a brass leader, a pianist, a singer and two audio engineers. They

  • October is energy action month

    Visit the Exchange for Energy Action Event Day on Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event will include educational displays on Shaw's progress in reducing energy consumption, sneak peak vendor demonstrations of the latest in energy efficient technology, Shaw Youth Center's Energy