Shaw hosts 1st Sgt symposium

NCO's from around the Air Force gathered here for a first sergeant's symposium Aug. 27-30.The symposium was attended by 103 NCO's who were interested in becoming a first sergeant or are currently assigned first sergeant tasks as an additional duty. While here, the attendees learned of the duties

F-111E Aardvark dedication ceremony

A dedication ceremony for the 20th Fighter Wing's restored F-111E Aardvark is scheduled here, Sept. 12 at 1 p.m.Presiding over the ceremony will be Col. Lance A. Kildron, 20th FW vice commander.The event will be preceded by lunch at the Carolina Skies Club and Conference Center at 11:30 a.m. and

USAFCENT commander visits Shaw

Third Army welcomes new chief of staff

Third Army/ARCENT honored Brig. Gen. Charles L. Taylor, Third Army/ARCENT chief of staff, with a welcome ceremony Aug. 22 at Lucky Park outside of Patton Hall here."This is truly the perfect setting to be formally welcomed into the Third Army Family.  This ceremony provides us with a moment to enjoy

Congressional staffers visit Shaw

South Carolina Congressional staff members toured the installation and learned about Team Shaw here Aug. 21.More than ten staffers and local civic leaders spent the day learning about the 20th Fighter Wing, 9th Air Force, U.S. Air Forces Central and Third Army/U.S. Army Central missions.Retired Maj.

Gamblers welcome new honorary commander

The 77th Fighter Squadron welcomed a new honorary commander at a recognition ceremony, Aug. 24 at Hangar 1200 here.Dr. Steven Lauzon, a Sumter Surgical partner, officially just joined the Gamblers but has been a long time supporter and friend to the squadron."To be honest, we really didn't pick Dr.

SecAF visits Team Shaw

The Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley visited the 20th Fighter Wing and the Airmen of Team Shaw here Aug. 16. During his visit, the Air Force's top civilian leader, toured 9th Air Force, U.S. Air Forces Central, and the 20th Fighter Wing. Donley spoke to a packed hangar during an Airmen's

20 FW announces SrA BTZ results

On Aug. 15 the 20th Fighter Wing commander, Col. Clay Hall, announced 17 Airmen 1st Class selected for below-the-zone promotion to the rank of Senior Airman:Jordan Berkebile, U.S. Air Forces CentralEn 'Tuwan Williams, 20 MXGKevin Seney, 20 CPTSCameron Burke, 609 AOC, Det 1Saxon Hanwacker, 20

Crosswell children visit Shaw

Children from Sumter's Crosswell neighborhood had the opportunity to visit Shaw for a tour of the base and to meet with Airmen, Aug 17. The children and their chaperones were treated to a visit of the 55th Fighter Squadron where they were able to meet pilots, try on flight equipment and get an

Community donates time, school supplies

On Aug. 15, following the recent Summer Splash event, the city of Sumter continued to give back to Shaw AFB by donating funds that were used to buy school and recreational supplies for the 20th Force Support Squadron Child Development Center and Youth Center.On this day MicKayla Ketter, Crestwood