Shaw, Sumter remember POW/MIA

A ceremony was held in front of the Sumter County court house recognizing national prisoners-of-war and missing-in-action day, Sept. 16, 2011. During the ceremony, Louis Blanding Fowler, former prisoner of war, spoke about his service in World War II and was presented a POW/MIA flag. Several Sumter

Team Shaw welcomes home 77th 'Gamblers' FS

The 77th Fighter Squadron returned from a five month deployment after providing air suppression and destruction of enemy defenses in support of Operation Unified Protector.

New Shaw fitness center addition opens doors

Team Shaw opened the new fitness and health center addition here Sept. 12.The approximately 25,000 sq. ft. addition adds a new cardio room, weight room and a men's locker room and a women's locker room."The facility that we were in was constructed in 1968," said Charlie Glover, 20th Support Squadron

Gamblers provide full-spectrum support for Unified Protector

These Gamblers never fold." This is the motto and creed by which the Airmen with the Gambler Aircraft Maintenance Unit and 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron -- collectively called the Gamblers -- live. They deployed here from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., and have been supporting Operation Unified

Deer hunting offered at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range

Deer hunting season is starting soon and the natural resource managers at Shaw Air Force Base and the Poinsett Electronic Combat Range are offering a program open to all base personnel and the public.The hunting program will help maintain wildlife population at proper levels and provide outdoor

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.