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

Photo Essay: CATM on target

Airmen who attend the combat arms maintenance and training course learn how to properly disassemble, clean and use proper shooting techniques. Approxiately 3,000 - 4, 500 Airmen are trained per year through the CATM course.

20th Fighter wing "deploys" during ORE

On Feb. 21, the 20th Fighter Wing received an exercise "prepare to deploy order." This order initiated the second operational readiness exercise of the year. A prepare to deploy order marks the first half, called Phase I, of a two-part exercise the wing routinely undergoes. A Phase I ensures Airmen

American Legion National President Visits Shaw

20th AMXS works round-the-clock to get jets in air

Airmen from the  20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron worked around the clock Feb. 23, during nighttime flying at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., to get F-16 Fight Falcons up safely in the air.

Sumter Legislative Day 2012

Sumter Legislative Day 2012, was held Feb. 22 at the S.C. State House, Columbia, S.C.  State, county, city, business and military leaders met to discuss the positive economic future of S.C.

McElveen Library opens education room

2/17/2012- SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. - Shaw's McElveen Library opened a Professional Military Education room Feb. 17. The room will provide assistance to Airmen, Soldiers and civilians in education and learning. The PME room will make it easier to access materials needed for training by providing

Washing Shaw’s newest static display

Shaw's newest static display aircraft, the F-111E Aardvark was recently washed by Airmen with the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron in preparation to be displayed with Shaw's other static aircraft.This particular Aardvark had been assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing when the squadron was originally