Team Shaw remembers 9/11 in memorial ceremony

Team Shaw members saluted in silence as a 26-vehicle convoy line full of high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles, first responders, Shaw, Sumter and McEntire Joint National Guard Base fire departments and explosive ordinance disposal response vehicles drove down Shaw Drive here Sept. 9, for a

Air Force leaders issue Sept. 11 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 issued the following message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:September 11, 2011, marks the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks that claimed the lives

Intramural softball heats up

Shaw Fire Department hosts fire prevention week

It's Fire Prevention Week. Protect your Family from Fire! Shaw Fire Department reinforces newer smoke alarm recommendations during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9 through 15, 2011What's the best way to protect your family from fire? Be ahead of the game, of course. According to the nonprofit National

Photo essay: 55th AMXS maintainers ensure pilots safety

The 55th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron inspects and repair aircrafts to ensure parts are functioning properly at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Aug. 19, 2011. Maintainers ensure jets are in order and up to date so the pilots stay safe.

Hearts Apart aids in post-deployment reintegration

Many Airmen will be deploying from and returning to Shaw within the next month. Deployments strain not only Airmen, but also their families.The Airman and Family Readiness Center helps ease the stress of continuous deployment cycles by holding monthly Hearts Apart events as a source of support for

Teams vie for title of Iron Chef

Four teams battled it out during the Iron Chef competition at the Dining Facility here Aug. 31, but only one team could come out as the victor.That honor went to Spc. Debra Looney and Spc. Kurt O'Connor, both Third Army food specialists. But, it was not an easy task to win the coveted spatula

Shaw celebrates 70th anniversary

Seventy years ago the Secretary of War approved a site in Sumter, South Carolina to be used as a new military airfield.On Aug. 30, 1941 Shaw Field was activated and established as a basic flying school to train cadets and student officers in the basic flying training course.Shaw Air Force Base was

Vocalists gear up for Shaw Idol competition

Do you have a love for singing? If so, the 20th Force Support Squadron has the perfect opportunity for you. Shaw Idol 11' is a talent competition that will start in September for four consecutive weeks on Wednesdays.Those interested in the competition will sign up via email. The contest will be

Women's Equality Fun Run