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  • VA offers suicide prevention

    The Department of Veterans Affairs has begun operation of a 24-hour suicide prevention hotline for veterans. The toll-free hotline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), is a national hotline manned by trained mental-health professionals with a new option to direct veterans to their local VA mental health provider. There are 120 active hotline centers in the
  • SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Army Lt. Gen. R. Steven Whitcomb, 3rd Army Commanding General, U.S. Army Central; Army Col. Kevin Felix (left), incoming 4th Battlefield Coordination Detachment commander; and Army Col. Glenn Harp, outgoing 4th BCD commander, salute the colors at the beginning of a change of command ceremony Aug. 29. Created on July 26, 2005, the mission of the 4th BCD is to serve as the liaison between the combined forces land component commander and the combined forces air component commander. The 4th BCD made its first scheduled deployment in August 2006 to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and operations in the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kathrine McDowell)

    Army detachment changes command

    The 4th Battlefield Coordination Detachment received a new commander in a change of command ceremony in Hangar 1200 Aug. 29. Army Col. Kevin Felix took command from Army Col. Glenn Harp, who is now the deputy commander of the Combat Readiness Center at Fort Rucker, Ala. Prior to coming to Shaw, Colonel Felix served as the executive assistant to the
  • SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Chief Master Sgt. Scott Dearduff, 20th Fighter Wing command chief, congratulates Staff Sgt. Adam Ginett, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, for receiving the Bronze Star Medal in the EOD training room Aug. 28. Sergeant Ginnet received the Bronze Star for his service during several operations and taskings in deployed locations. The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the military of the United States, distinguished himself or herself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Holly MacDonald)

    Shaw Airman receives Bronze Star

    One of Shaw's explosive ordnance disposal technicians received the Bronze Star Medal at a presentation ceremony in the EOD training room Aug. 28. Staff Sgt. Adam Ginett, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD team leader, received the Bronze Star for his service during several operations and taskings including; Operations Enduring Freedom, Task Force
  • SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Col. James Post, 20th Fighter Wing commander, performs push ups during his annual fitness evaluation Aug. 28 while 2nd Lt. Johnathan Colley, 20th Mission Support Squadron physical training leader, keeps time. The fitness test is now part of the enlisted and officer performance report. Colonel Post earned a perfect score on his fitness evaluation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Gordinier)

    Physical fitness now affects EPRs, OPRs

    The Air Force's new enlisted and officer performance report has been implemented at Shaw, which is now partly subject to fitness evaluation scores thereby possibly affecting careers and promotions. Since Air Force's Fit-to-Fight policy came into effect, commanders, first sergeants and NCOs in charge have been stressing to all Airmen the importance
  • SUMTER, S.C. -- Chief Master Sgt. Scott Dearduff, 20th Fighter Wing command chief, presents a coin to Margaret Winston, Hopewell Healthcare activities director, after receiving a "care cushion" from the Hopewell residents Aug. 24. The residents wanted to present a special memento to the Shaw Air Force Base Airmen for their service to their country. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Holly MacDonald)

    Hopewell Healthcare presents memento

    Hopewell Healthcare nursing home presented a "care cushion" to the men and women of Team Shaw Aug. 24 for their service to the United States. Chief Master Sgt. Scott Dearduff, 20th Fighter Wing command chief, accepted the cushion on behalf of Shaw during a casual ceremony at the Hopewell center. "The care cushion will mean a lot to the Airmen. It
  • LAKE WATEREE, S.C. -- Jason, son of Kristine and Staff Sgt. Isaiah English, 55th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, shows off the first fish he has ever caught during the End of Summer Kids fishing tournament Aug. 18 at Lake Wateree. There were 17 children who participated in the event. Trophies and ribbons were handed to the children who caught the most fish as well as the biggest fish. (Courtesy photo)

    End of Summer kids fishing tournament

  • SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Chief Master Sgt. Scott Dearduff, 20th Fighter Wing command chief, visits with Jack Lonergan, 20th Services Squadron Community Center director, at the Community Center during a tour of recreational areas for the Airmen on base Aug. 22. Chief Dearduff reported for his first duty-day at Shaw Aug. 13. He is the highest enlisted member in the 20th FW and is responsible for 4,300 enlisted Airmen in the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Holly MacDonald)

    Shaw welcomes new command chief

    The new 20th Fighter Wing command chief reported for his first duty-day at Shaw Aug. 13. Chief Master Sgt. Scott Dearduff is the highest enlisted member in the 20th FW and is responsible for 4,300 enlisted Airmen in the wing. "The 20 Fighter Wing is honored to welcome our new Command Chief, Chief Master Sergeant Scott Dearduff, along with his wife
  • SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Sydney, daughter of Darren and Master Sgt. Lisa Rice, paints a pelican at the Arts and Crafts center Aug. 14. For more information about the Arts and Crafts center, visit http://www.20thservices.com/Arts_Crafts.html. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Holly MacDonald)

    Crafts for all ages

  • SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Mr. Lee McGranagham, 20th Security Forces Squadron personnel security specialist, speaks to children about detective work, mysteries and clues during the "Get a Clue at your local library" reading program graduation Aug. 15. The children received certificates and medals for their reading accomplishments throughout the summer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Gordinier)

    Get a clue at your local library

  • SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Col. James Post, 20th Fighter Wing commander, congratulates (Staff) Sgt. Vanessa Duarte, 20th FW command chief assistant, for her promotion selection Aug. 15. The Air Force has selected 15,130 of 36,608 eligible senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant, which is a 41.33 percent selection rate. The staff sergeant selection rate rose 5.46 percent from last year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Gordinier)

    Congratulations staff sergeant

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