20th MDG provides information on Listeria outbreak

Have you heard about the latest food recall involving cantaloupes? According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the FDA is warning consumers not to eat Rocky Ford Cantaloupe shipped by Jensen Farms and to throw away recalled product that may still be in their home. Jensen Farms is voluntarily

Shaw family housing officially privatized

Family housing on Shaw AFB will officially be turned over to Forest City Military Communities, Sept. 30 at 11:55 p.m.Under the deal, the FCMC will lease up to 306 acres of land from the Air Force as part of a 50-year agreement.Shaw AFB housing residents started signing new leases with FCMC in July

Shoppette renovation underway

Shaw Idol crowns winner

The 20th Force Support Squadron sponsored Shaw Idol, a four week long singing competition. After the end of the month long vocal challenge, John Kennedy, 20th Force Support Group school liaison officer, took the first place win and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Courtney Slater, 20th Medical Support

Sumter sponsors Military Appreciation Picnic for Team Shaw

 The Military Appreciation Picnic was the third annual picnic organized by the Sumter Chamber of Commerce's military affairs committee. Approximately 200 volunteers participated in the event.

Shaw releases 2011 Economic Impact Statement

Shaw recently published the Economic Impact Statement showing the financial impact Shaw has on the Midlands.The economic impact analysis and statement are designed to provide key information concerning the mission, resources and financial impact Shaw has on the local community.Shaw Air Force Base

79th FS deploys in support of Operation New Dawn

Eighteen 79th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft deployed in support of Operation New Dawn.

Shaw celebrates installation's 70th anniversary, Air Force's 64th birthday

More than 200 Team Shaw and Sumter area members gathered at the Carolina Skies club here in commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of Shaw Field and the 64th Birthday of the Air Force for a cake cutting ceremony Sept. 23 at 3 p.m.Col. Charlie Moore, 20th Fighter Wing commander, hosted the ceremony

Former POW speaks at Wingman Safety Day, stresses goals

Jack Van Loan spoke to Team Shaw at the base theater Sept. 27, 2011, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Van Loan was a prisoner of war in North Vietnam after he was shot down on May 20, 1967. Van Loan was held until his release on March 4, 1973. Van Loan was the guest speaker, and he spoke to Shaw members

'50 Years of Caring' – 2011 Combined Federal Campaign

The 50th Anniversary of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) has kicked off with the initial celebration and training provided to Team Shaw representatives at the Carolina Skies Club Sept. 20. The CFC was established in 1961 by John F. Kennedy as the only authorized solicitation of federal employees