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  • Shaw Air Force Base summer employment opportunities

    Shaw AFB is hiring part-time clerks and general laborers for temporary summer employment. We are anticipating 20 total positions. To obtain a copy of the employment information handout for this program, please visit www.20thfss.com or the Shaw Civilian Personnel Office, located at 504 Shaw Drive,

  • Shaw commissary renovations underway

    The commissary here is currently in the first phase of a 22-phase program to completely renovate the facility.The first phase consists of transitional work, such as plumbing and electrical work behind the scenes, explained Larry Weathers, Shaw AFB commissary store director. Once the background work

  • Defense Department authorizes non-chargeable R&R for Iraq and Afghanistan

    The Defense Department announced Monday that Iraq and Afghanistan have been designated as non-chargeable rest and recuperation locations, authorizing service members deployed there (for 270 days or more) 15 days of administrative absence, to be used in conjunction with benefits provided under the

  • Tricare meets health care bill’s standards, Gates says

    The Tricare military health plan meets the standards set by the health care reform bill the House of Representatives passed Sunday night, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said in a statement issued yesterday.Calling their health and well-being his highest priority, Gates reassured servicemembers and

  • Third Army hosts Sumter relocation expo

    Third Army/U.S. Army Central hosted a Sumter Strategic Relocation Expo at the Commons on Fort McPherson, Ga., March 17 with members of the Shaw Air Force Base and Sumter, S.C., communities.The event focused on providing different opportunities for Third Army personnel and their families who will be

  • 2010 'gobbler' season begins

    Spring turkey hunting in Sumter county (game zone 5) begins April 1 and ends May 1. Turkey hunting is allowed at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range during weekends when there are no mission conflicts. The specific hunting opportunities available on the Poinsett Range are on the following Saturdays and

  • Dorm earns national environmental award

    Shaw Air Force Base's newest Airmen's dorm, building 421, has earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The award was presented in a ceremony here March 16.The dorm earned the distinction for a number of reasons, including:

  • Air Force Assistance Fund begins

    Airman had the opportunity to donate to the Air Force Assistance Fund at the AFAF Kickoff at the Carolina Skies Club Tuesday.

  • ShawFest dates back to 1940s

    For more information and a complete list of displays and performers scheduled for ShawFest 2010, visit www.ShawFest2010.com. Join us on Facebook by searching for ShawFest 2010.

  • Radio program touches base

    The next "Touching Base" radio program will air from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. March 19. Tune radios to WDXY 1240 AM or 105.9 FM for the latest information on Shaw Air Force Base.