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  • Summer fun, preventing swimmer's ear

    Summertime is here, and we've been enjoying the water again! Get the most out of your swimming season by following these small steps to prevent swimmer's ear pain (otitis exerna).1. Tip the head from side to side to help drain each ear after getting water into the ear canal.2. If water is still on

  • 20 FW commander, Shaw family residents sign new leases

    The 20th Fighter Wing Commander, Col. Charlie Moore, is the first to sign the new resident lease for privatized housing with Forest City at the community center, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., July 21, 2011. The all-day event allowed Shaw family housing residents to sign their new leases for privatized

  • Shaw works affects U.S. 76/378

    Shaw is slated to start two construction projects on base that will affect traffic on U.S. Highway 378/76 along the base's south side starting July 25 and continuing to Aug. 2.The first project is intended to improve the railroad crossing near Shaw's main gate. This will be the first major upgrade

  • Shaw community theater comedy production July 22, 23

    Shaw Community Theater will be having their production of the comedy "5 Women Wearing the Same Dress" at the community center here July 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. open to all with a military I.D.The show was written by Academy Award winner Alan Ball, writer for the T.V. show "True Blood" and the movie

  • Photo essay: CATM class puts bullets on target

    The Combat Arms Training and Maintenance class teaches airmen how to disassemble and reassemble an M4 carbine weapon, the parts, the proper uses, and how to handle the weapon. The people who are required to take the class are those who are deploying, permanent change of station to Korea or

  • Company grade officer PME undergoes transformation

    Air Force senior leaders recently approved a plan to transform professional military education for company grade officers. The two existing developmental education venues for lieutenants and captains will soon merge into a single in-residence opportunity for CGOs.The air and space basic course at

  • Photo essay: SFS enhances capabilities through K-9 training

    The 20th SFS MWD trainers work hard to train and prepare dogs, like Markey, for real world situations such as drug raids patrols, and other specialized mission functions for the Department of Defense and government agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston)(Released)