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  • Wing tests, learns deployment readiness

    There has been much activity around Shaw throughout the week while hundreds of Airmen participate in a Phase I exercise, which tests Airmen on their capability of deploying personnel, cargo and aircraft to the fight."Phase exercises are vital to maintaining our combat readiness," said Col. Ted

  • Shaw enjoys Fantasy of Lights

    The Sumter community hosts a lighting ceremony annually at Swan Lake Iris Gardens where Airmen and Sumter residents participate in the lighting ceremony during the winter holidays.

  • Airmen secure base for ORE

    Airmen of the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron place barriers to protect certain facilities as part of a module plan during an operational readiness exercise Nov. 30.

  • Shaw static display gets makeover

    Airman 1st Class Daniel Ricci, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance, sands off the paint of an RF-101 aircraft, Oct. 12. The aircraft is an Air Force Museum asset and is required to be maintained. This maintenance includes washing the craft periodically, maintaining

  • Third Army transitions medical services to Shaw

    With the future relocation of Third Army and U.S. Army Central to Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., right around the corner, there are many questions across every spectrum imaginable, to include healthcare services. Many servicemembers and family members are wondering what services to expect and where they

  • 20th Medical Group limits H1N1 vaccine

    The 20th Medical Group continues to have limited H1N1 vaccine for use in the high-risk dependent and active duty population. "We have received a tremendous response for vaccinations from our population," said Maj. Candace Burr, 20th Medical Group Pediatrics and Immunizations. "Due to continued

  • Shaw Fitness Center parking lot closed

    Beginning today, the Shaw Fitness Center parking lot will be closed until further notice due to construction. The construction team is putting up a barrier fence around the existing fitness center parking lot to begin constructing the new facility. During this process, please park in the lot across

  • Visa Requirements for United Arab Emirates

    The United Arab Emirates government instituted a new visa policy on October 1, 2009. All persons traveling to or transiting the UAE on a U.S. diplomatic or official passport must obtain a visa prior to arrival. Information from the UAEG about the practical implementation of this policy, to include

  • Veteran's Day MSRRA signed into law

    Today I have signed into law S. 475, the "Military Spouses Residency Relief Act." This Act, among other things, would provide that when a service member leaves his or her home state in accord with military or orders, the service member's spouse may retain residency in his or her home state for