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  • Shaw blossoms as spring arrives

    As spring comes into full swing, trees and flowers have begun to bloom around Shaw Air Force Base. The blooming environment offers visually pleasing scenery around the installation.

  • 9th Air Force recognizes OPY winners at Shaw

    Leaders and top performers from across 9th Air Force gathered at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 20 to 22, 2012, for the 9th Air Force Outstanding Professional of the Year recognition program. As part of the program, the 9th Air Force commander distinguished eight exceptional performers as the

  • AFAF kicks off March 26

    The 2012 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicked off March 23 with an introduction breakfast for commanders, chief master sergeants, first sergeants and the unit project officers at the Carolina Skies Club here.The AFAF will officially begin March 26 and run through May 4.Four major charities

  • HH-60 helicopter lands at Shaw

    An HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter from Moody Air Force Base recently landed on the Shaw flightline. Shaw's flightline is a vital entity to several different U.S. Air Force missions and operations.

  • Blast from past: P-51 Mustang lands at Shaw

    A P-51 Mustang was recently used as a static aircraft at Shaw's 20th Fighter Wing change of command ceremony. The The P-51 Mustang "Quick Silver" was restored more than 13 years ago by father and son Bill and Scott Yoak. Yoak's P-51 Mustang will be one of the many aircraft that will perform during

  • Team Shaw participates in blood drive

    Members of team Shaw recently gave blood during a blood drive performed by the American Red Cross. The drive was held at Shaw's Community Activities Center and was sponsored by the 20th Fighter Wing. The blood drive is held four times annually giving military and civilian personnel.

  • 20th Fighter Wing welcomes new commander

    Col. Clay Hall assumed command of the 20th Fighter Wing at Hanger 1200 March 19 from Col. Charlie Moore. Approximately 300 Airmen, Soldiers, and civilians were in attendance for this momentous occasion, as well as Joseph T. McElveen, Jr., mayor of Sumter S.C., and other prominent figures within the

  • Ride Smart...Ride Safe

    With the warmer weather rapidly approaching, more motorcycle riders will be taking to the roads of Shaw AFB, Sumter, South Carolina and points beyond. This increased riding activity will also mean riders are also exposed to potential mishap causing situations. Since the start of the fiscal year, the

  • Air Force aiding Airmen

    Air Force Aid assists Airmen in numerous ways whether it's getting them home for a loved one's sickness, passing or to assist in helping Airmen pay bills they cannot afford. Among the Air Force non-profit organizations is Air Force Aid is one of the most popularly used. Staff Sgt. Perris Coleman,

  • Air Force expands drug testing program to include abused prescription drugs

    The Air Force and other military services will expand their drug testing to include testing for commonly abused prescription drugs beginning May 1, 2012.On Jan. 31, 2012, the Secretary of Defense gave a 90-day advance notice of the drug testing expansion which aims to counter the nation's growing