Shaw's civil engineers involved in Iraq draw-down

Airmen of the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron at Ali Base, Iraq, are preparing for the drawdown of American military strength in Iraq by starting to reconstitute the in-country materiel and equipment. "Based on the drawdown guidance, we knew it would be imperative that we start the

Flu vaccinations coming soon

In the spring of 2009, a novel H1N1 virus emerged. The novel H1N1 virus currently is responsible for 99 percent of the flu cases in the United States. As we head into fall, seasonal flu cases will start to increase. The best way to prevent the seasonal flu is to get immunized each year. The 20th

20th FW Safety Day formation run

Hundreds of Airmen compete in Viper Challenge

Hundreds of Shaw Airmen, spouses and military civilians gathered at more than 25 events here to participate in Shaw's Annual Viper Challenge Sept. 29. "The event is held annually as a morale booster and to bring the base community together for a day of fun and relaxation," said Charlie Glover, 20th

Sumter-Shaw Streetfest 2009

77th FS supports JTFEX 09-4

The 77th Fighter Squadron recently participated in joint task force exercise 09-4 alongside U.S. and Coalition forces consisting of Air Force, Navy and Marine aircraft from Sept. 14 - 21.According to Capt. Kevin Crofton, 77th FS F-16 pilot, the 77th FS flew in eight different close air-support

Shaw fuels the mission with energy solutions

Energy awareness month is a campaign during the month of October that promotes the efficient use of energy. President George Bush proclaimed October as Energy Awareness Month Sept. 13, 1991. Originally, saving energy stemmed from American Energy Week, which was observed from 1981 to 1985. In 1986,

Shaw represented at USMC Ultimate Challenge Mud Run

Airmen from Team Shaw recently competed in the 16th Annual United States Marine Corps Ultimate Challenge Mud Run Sept. 19 at Fort Jackson's McCrady Training Center.The team of Airmen, calling themselves the "Frontier Runners," is made up of  Airman 1st Class Phil Collar, 20th Fighter Wing staff

RAO supports military retirees, families

The retiree activities office is starting operations again, filling the role of interface between the active-duty force and the retiree community. "The RAO provides information and referral services as necessary," said retired Senior Master Sgt. Robert Sullivan, 20th Fighter Wing RAO director. "The

Shaw's upcoming events: Viper Challenge, appreciation day, safety day

Airmen are encouraged to attend events coming up this week to include Shaw's Viper Challenge, Junior Enlisted Appreciation Day and 20th Fighter Wing Safety Day. The Viper Challenge occurs Sept. 29. Anyone assigned to Shaw as active duty, retiree, Department of Defense civilian or spouses of any of