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  • 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

  • Jammin' July 4th Celebration

    The 20th Fighter Wing and the City of Sumter are hosting the annual Jammin' July 4th Celebration from 5  to 11 p.m. July 4 at Dillon Park in Sumter, S.C. Admission is free! Beverages and food will be available for purchase. Enjoy fireworks, rides and live entertainment provided by the U.S. Air Force

  • Team Shaw participates in warrior run

    Hundreds of members from Team Shaw participated in the monthly five kilometer warrior run at the sports complex here June 18.The warrior run is a self paced 3.1 mile timed run that occurs around the middle of the month.It promotes physical fitness for Airmen and provides the opportunity for espirit

  • Shaw hosts first Iron Chef competition

    The 20th Force Support Squadron Sustainment Flight hosted its first Iron Chef competition at the dining facility here on May 11. Senior Master Sgt. Andre Tolliver and Senior Airman Elisabeth McClean were on the first team, competing with Staff Sgts. Willie Baldwin and Roy Jones, on the second team.