EFMP helps military families find children with special needs

The 20th Force Support Squadron's Exceptional Family Member Program held a child find clinic and community resources awareness fair here, Sept. 21."The overall purpose of this event is to screen children between 2 and a half to 21 who are not currently enrolled in the public school system and

Creech honored during dedication

A former City of Sumter mayor and long time military supporter was surprised Sept. 24 by the dedication of the Shaw AFB Golf Course Complex in his name here.Mr. Stephen M. Creech stood amongst the crowd at the Fall Bent Putter Golf Tournament when a large tarp was dropped from the roof of the

Commissary introduces rewards cards

The Defense Commissary Agency has launched a new electronic coupon system at commissaries around the world with the rollout expected to be completed at all 247 commissaries worldwide in the coming weeks, the agency announced.The Commissary Rewards Card allows customers to access and redeem digital

Locals show appreciation for Shaw

The fourth annual military appreciation picnic is scheduled to be held here in Hangar 1200 Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.The free picnic is presented by SAFE Federal Credit Union and the military affairs committee of the Sumter Chamber of Commerce, and is open to all Team Shaw members in

Remembering POW/MIAs

Airmen at Shaw celebrated the national Prisoner of War/ Missing in Action-day by participating in a 24-hour run and listening to guest speaker, Senior Master. Sgt. retired Kenneth Frank Duffy Sept. 20 to 21 here.National POW/MIA Recognition Day is held annually across the country at state capitals,

Air Force turns 65

Small town has a big hero

Between exits 18 to 22 of the United States oldest interstate highway, I-95, is the town of Ridgeland, S.C. With a population of roughly 4,000, Ridgeland is the birthplace of two generals who have had a impact in many ways. On Sept. 13, the citizens of Ridgeland and Jasper County came together to

With change in season comes change in system

The Military Personnel Data System is scheduled to shut down for approximately 23 days for updates Dec. 1, 2012.During that time, MilPDS will not be accessible, officials said.The Air Force is upgrading and transferring MilPDS to Defense Information System Agency Defense Enterprise Computing Center

International housekeeping week

Housekeepers at the Carolina Pines Inn celebrated the annual international housekeeping week Sept. 10 to 14. Taking a break from finding dust bunnies and making beds, the housekeepers at Carolina Pines had time to play games and relax from their normal schedules. International housekeeping week is

F-111E Aardvark static display makes Shaw home

A dedication ceremony for the recently refurbished static F-111E Aardvark display (68-0039) was held here, Sept. 12.The ceremony was organized to bring those who piloted and maintained the aircraft together to pay their respects for the F-111's legacy and contributions to the Air Force throughout