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  • Online development plan improving total force career roadmaps

    The web-based career tool for total force Airmen, known as My Development Plan, is undergoing changes aimed at positively affecting the Air Force and its members' futures, officials said Sept. 28.With a total force focus, MyDP is geared to help users make informed decisions about their career with

  • House reviews quality of military off-duty education

    A House Armed Services Committee panel heard testimony from Defense Department officials Sept. 21 on the quality of off-duty servicemember voluntary education opportunities.During 2010, an estimated 380,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines will receive $580 million in DOD tuition-assistance

  • Airmen urged to complete all PCS requirements

    RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- Airmen who recently completed a permanent change of station move have probably completed all the obvious steps involved in the move -- boxes unpacked, children settled into new schools, PCS travel voucher completed.However, travelers are advised that they're

  • Shaw gates, traffic flow slated for more changes

    More changes to traffic flow into and out of Shaw will be coming in the next couple of years, base leaders say.Though the Third Army's major influx isn't planned until 2011, Shaw's civil engineers and security forces started planning several years ago how base access and security needed to be

  • Verdict in: ABUs truly 'wash and wear'

    With the Air Force nearly fully converted to the Airman Battle Uniform, wearers report it really is a "wash and wear" uniform, unlike previous combat or utility uniforms.The Air Force's uniform website includes the following frequently asked questions and answers:Q: Does the Airmen's Battle Uniform

  • Photo Essay: Shaw Airman's Attic helps Airmen, families

    The Airmen's Attic depends on volunteers to help keep the facility running by sorting donations, taking out trash and keeping the facility clean. The Airmen's Attic helps Airmen and families by offering shopping and enhances their quality of life at no cost.

  • Deployers' families to gather Monday

    Spouses and families of Team Shaw's deployed or remote members are invited to the monthly deployed family dinner Monday at the Carolina Skies Club. Sponsored by the Shaw base chapel, the dinner provides a meal unaccompanied spouses won't need to fix, encouragement and fellowship with others in the

  • Health officials warn about whooping cough

    In June 2010 the United States Center for Disease Control announced that there has been a rise in whooping cough cases in South Carolina. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, affects the respiratory system. The 20th Medical Group laboratory recently identified a positive pertussis test here.

  • There IS such a thing as a free lunch

    Any Airman or Soldier in uniform between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on September 30 can drop by Hangar 1200 for a free lunch, provided by Sumter businesses.Organized by the Sumter Chamber of Commerce's military affairs committee, men and women from throughout the community are donating time, food, drinks,

  • Photo essay: Shaw members gather to honor POW/MIA Recognition Day

    SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Members of Shaw gather in formation to honor the prisoners of war and those missing in action, Sept. 17, 2010. POW/MIA Recognition Day honors the commitments and the sacrifices made by our nation's prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action. By custom, it