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  • 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.

  • Main gate traffic: Normal inbound, one-lane outbound

    Shaw's main gate has reopened to inbound traffic. Traffic re-routing was necessary for construction, according to Robert Jones, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron maintenance engineer.Jones added that demolition of old gate structures was to have begun March 30, but traffic is now able to enter

  • Past, present Shooters unite

    "Do you remember when?"That was the beginning of countless stories of flying and fighting as remembered by 55th Fighter Squadron "Shooters" alumni who joined current squadron members at a reunion in Las Vegas.Nearly 20 pilots from every decade since World War II, many of them former squadron