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  • All or nothing: 20th FSS sponsors 3-point shootout

    The 20th Force Support Squadron held a three-point shootout at the fitness center here June 13, 2011.The shootout drew participation by several squadrons and allowed Airmen and civilian contractors a chance to showcase their shooting skills and compete for a top spot.

  • Army ceremony shows Third Army has arrived

    Third Army will conduct an uncasing ceremony June 10, at 9:00 a.m. at Patton Hall here. Third Army Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, will perform the ceremony as it represents Third Army's presence at Shaw and symbolizes the start of operations.From the earliest of times, warriors used

  • Third Army command passes to Lt. Gen. Brooks

    More than 500 people were in attendance here June 3 as Lt. Gen. William G. Webster relinquished command of Third Army to Lt. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks in a change of command ceremony at Hedekin Field.Army Chief of Staff General Martin E.Dempsey presided over the ceremony. "The international security

  • General Hostage to lead Air Combat Command

    The U.S. Senate confirmed the assignment of the next leader of Air Combat Command. Lieutenant Gen. Gilmary M. Hostage III, whom the Senate also confirmed for appointment to the grade of general, will take command of ACC at a later date.General Hostage currently serves as the commander of U.S. Air

  • Gates: Time to look at military pay, retirement, TRICARE premiums

    Outgoing Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced in a speech Tuesday at the American Enterprise Institute, that he had "launched a comprehensive review last week to ensure that future spending decisions are focused on priorities, strategy and risks, and are not simply a math and accounting

  • Shaw kicks off Critical Days of Summer campaign

    With the temperatures steadily rising, more Team Shaw Airmen and Soldiers are planning more outdoor activities. But that is not all that is on the rise: From Memorial Day to Labor Day, many military members are injured or lose their life during off-duty recreational activities.The Critical Days of

  • Team Shaw welcomes Third Army

    Team Shaw officially welcomed Third Army at Patton Hall May 20, during the ribbon cutting ceremony for their new headquarters building,Third Army will continue the transfer of its personnel and equipment in order to be fully operational at Shaw AFB by June 15. An estimated 3,000 people will relocate

  • Master sergeant select list released

    The following Team Shaw technical sergeants have been select for promotion to the rank of master sergeant: 377th Recruiting Squadron:Philip S. Mayfield David S. SherwoodKristopher MasseyRobert Poole Jr.Brian D. HigginsCharlie R. HelmsJimmy GaffneyArnold K. Hardy372nd Training Squadron:Jody L.

  • Environmental cleanup public meeting June 13

    Leaders of Shaw Air Force Base, in conjunction with the city and county of Sumter, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and the U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command invite the public to attend and participate in a Restoration Advisory Board meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m.,

  • AFRC hosts PCS workshop May 26

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center will be holding a workshop for all military members who are getting ready for a permanent change of station at the AFRC May 26 beginning at 2 p.m. The workshop will provide information to military personnel and their families as they prepare for their move.It