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  • SC beachgoers salute Armed Forces as 77th FS flies

    This July 4th, beachgoers along the South Carolina coast will experience what organizers are calling "an exciting and memorable way to connect with our Armed Forces who protect the freedom we celebrate on this holiday."Starting near the North/South Carolina state line, and North Myrtle Beach at 1

  • On-going construction takes place on Shaw

    Shaw has received the greatest number of funded projects over the past few years since the base was first constructed in 1941. There are currently about $251 million of construction projects underway. Of that amount, approximately S105 million were allocated for the new Army Central Command

  • New 20th MDG equipment saves time, confusion

    The 20th Medical Group here recently received a new McKesson picture archiving and communication system that will help ease the hassle for patients needing their scanned images.Shaw Air Force Base is the second base in the Air Force to receive the machine, with the first being Edwards AFB,

  • Wing commander, Sumter mayor challenge all to read

    Team Shaw kicked off the Department of Defense summer reading program at the McElveen Library here June 13.Parents and kids came out for the registration for this year's program whose theme is, "A Midsummer Knight's Read."The 20th Fighter Wing commander came out to welcome everyone to the start of

  • Third Army uncases colors at new Patton Hall

    The blast of howitzer fire from the salute battery nearby marked the official welcoming of Third Army to Shaw Air Force Base during an uncasing ceremony at the newly-completed Patton Hall here June 10. Third Army Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, alongside Command Sgt. Maj. John D.

  • 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