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  • Sumter, Team Shaw celebrate Veterans Day

    The Sumter County Veterans Association joined with Team Shaw and the Sumter community to remember those who have given so much in the defense of American freedoms and ideals. Veterans Day is held annually to celebrate patriotism and the love for our country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class

  • Family housing redevelopment begins

    A family housing privatization redevelopment commencement ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. here.Forest City Military Communities will turn over a backhoe to Col. Charlie Moore, 20th Fighter Wing commander, where the current house at 583 White Oak Street will be demolished symbolizing the

  • Unit run promotes Combined Federal Campaign

    Team Shaw members held a 10K and 5K run to promote and raise money for the Combined Federal Campaign. This year is "50 years of caring" for the CFC. CFC is an annual drive which is based on one idea for one gift, once a year. Its purpose is to "improve quality of local community, nation, and world,"

  • Air Force leaders issue Veterans Day message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following Veterans Day message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:America is built upon the achievements and the sacrifices of veterans. On Veterans

  • ALS instructor achieves high-level certification

    Staff Sgt. Shane Harvey, 20th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor was presented his Community College of the Air Force Certification - Level II by Lt. Col. Dalian Washington, 20th FSS commander, at a 20th FSS commander's call here Nov. 10, 2011.The CIC-II is a professional

  • Team Shaw members achieve ACC level safety awards

    Three members of Team Shaw won Air Combat Command level safety awards for providing outstanding safety training to members in their units and for practicing the highest levels of safety while on the job.

  • 9th AF commander visits 20th Fighter Wing Airmen

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen Lawrence Wells, 9th Air Force commander, and his wife Mrs. Kathy Wells visited multiple 20th Fighter Wing units, to talk with 20th FW Airmen and thank them for their hard work and dedication to the mission.

  • Airmen reach top enlisted rank

    Upon the release of the U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. promotion list, several of Shaw's chiefs visited different squadrons to congratulate and welcome all chief selects to the chief family.

  • Air Force announces civilian workforce restructuring

    Air Force officials announced several adjustments to the civilian workforce Nov 2. In response to direction from the Secretary of Defense for the Department of Defense to stop civilian growth above fiscal year 2010 levels and the need to add 5900 positions against the Air Force's top priorities, the

  • Sumter County Veterans Association to conduct Veteran's Day ceremony

    The Sumter County Veterans Association will conduct it's annual outdoor Veterans Day ceremony at the Sumter County Courthouse on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the Sumter Opera House on Main Street. Master of Ceremonies will be USAF