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  • Free celebration honors returning 20th MSG Airmen

    A free Warrior Return celebration is being hosted by the 20th Mission Support Group at the Community Activity Center and Lakeside pool here from noon to 4 p.m. on July 15. The event will honor all Airmen from the 20th MSG who have come back from deployment in the past three months, their spouses and

  • Shaw's groundwater cleanup gets high-level approval

    A team of Air Force and civilian consulting scientists reviewing the environmental cleanup program here has found that base officials managing environmental cleanup will meet or exceed key milestones. The accelerated progress made by Shaw environmental officials means the base is on track for

  • Teen caught in fitness center robberies

    A 15-year-old male has been apprehended and charged with a string of robberies at the fitness center here from June 18 through 22.The security cameras at the facility and timely reporting of the incidents lead to the capture of the perpetrator, said Tech. Sgt. Julie Smith 20th Force Support Squadron

  • Shaw, Sumter host Jammin' July 4th

    Airmen from Shaw and the Sumter community will join together to host "Jammin' July 4th" at Dillon Park in Sumter from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event is free to the public, while food and beverages will be available for purchase."The U.S. Air Force Blue Aces band will perform for the second year in a

  • 79th FS soars over Alaska

    Shaw's 79th Fighter Squadron is participating in Exercise RED FLAG at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.More than 1,300 personnel are deployed to Eielson AFB for the exercise which includes units from two international military partners. The exercise is scheduled to end June 25.

  • New PT revision rewards fit Airmen

    With new changes to the physical fitness test taking effect July 1, an addition was made for Airmen who excel on their physical assessment.Airmen who receive an "excellent," or a 90 or above, will only have to take the PT test once a year.Shaw Airmen are among many across the Air Force gearing up

  • Air Force legal assistance website

    The Air Force legal assistance website has changed its address to https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil. The website is designed for active duty and reserve component members, retirees and dependents. You can fill out online worksheets for wills, living wills and powers of attorney. After completing

  • COMACC visits Shaw, highlights Year of AF Family

    The commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. William M. Fraser III, recognized the contributions of 20th Fighter Wing Airmen during his visit here June 16.One of the main purposes for General Fraser's visit to Shaw was to recognize Airmen and their families and express the gratitude he has for them.

  • Airmen learn the safe way of having fun

    Airmen in all Shaw Air Force Base units are briefed weekly on safety practices in preparation for weekend breaks.In South Carolina, the hot and sunny weather is both a blessing and a curse. While people are able to enjoy the outdoors, sunburns and dehydration are common hazards. A less common but