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  • Shaw Airman identified

    Senior Airman Alyssa A. Deveny, 21, assigned to Shaw's 20th Security Forces Squadron, was found dead in her home Aug. 17 at 12:20 p.m.An ongoing joint investigation between base and local authorities has ruled the death an apparent suicide."Our thoughts and prayers are with family, friends and

  • Shaw Airman deceased

    An Airman assigned to Shaw AFB was found deceased on Aug. 17 at around 2 p.m.The name of the deceased is being withheld until 24-hours after the next of kin have been notified."The men and women of Team Shaw are grieving the loss of a member of our Air Force family. Our thoughts and prayers are with

  • Deployed family dinner feeds body and spirit

    More than 200 family members of deployed personnel attended the monthly Deployed Family Dinnner sponsored by the Shaw Air Force Base Chapel, Air Force Chaplain Corps held at the Carolina Skies Club on Aug. 13, 2012. Members of the Reid Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church provided the meal.

  • F-111 rolls out

    An F-111 Aardvark joins four planes on display at the main gate here. It took four months to prepare the Aardvark for display which included reassembly and repainting the aircraft. This aircraft was flown from 1970 to 1993 and during that time it was assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing. A dedication

  • Racing for cards

    20th Force Support Squadron sponsored a 5K Poker Run at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Participants gathered five cards spread across 3 ½ miles and the person with the best hand at the end won a prize. The fastest runner crossed the finish line at about 16 minutes though the race continued until the last

  • Shaw AFB: taking the track less traveled

    Currently, the U.S. Air Force has few bases that still transport fuel via railroad lines, one of which is here at Shaw.The railroad, built in 1941, predates Shaw and was essential in its construction. It was used to bring in raw materials to the base. After Shaw was erected, the railroad adopted a

  • Vet cares for Shaw pets

    Held by a leash or in a pet carrier, pets sit in the waiting room of the Shaw veterinary clinic.The veterinary clinic provides basic preventative medication and minor sick call for cats and dogs of active-duty servicemembers and retirees.  Roughly 70 to 100 patients per week are treated at Shaw.The

  • City thanks Team Shaw with a splash

    The city of Sumter threw a party here, Aug. 13, to thank the Airmen and Soldiers of Team Shaw for what they do on a daily basis.More than 1,500 Team Shaw members and their families gathered in and around Woodland pool to participate in water games and a variety of other events to include face

  • HAWC promotes healthier lifestyles

    Tired of the same old boring workouts? Need a break to relax from stress? Are you trying to quit smoking, eat healthier, or maybe just looking to lose a few pounds? The Shaw Air and Wellness Center is a one-stop-shop for it all.The HAWC's mission is to promote and improve the health and wellness of