62nd Air Force Birthday Ball

Airmen and civilians of the 20th Fighter Wing and 9th Air Force attended the 62nd Air Force Birthday Ball, Sept 12. The evening had a different format than previous years, with heavy hor'dourves and a change of dress from military wear to civilian formal gowns after the ceremonial cake-cutting.

True team effort behind weather squadron's success

Today's Airmen are becoming increasingly familiar with words like "joint" and "total force" regardless of where they are assigned or deployed. As the U.S. Central Command's and International Security Assistance Force's designated Joint Meteorology and Oceanographic Forecast Unit, that's certainly

Shaw Airmen run in half-marathon race

Shaw's 5th Annual Half-Marathon race occurred Sept. 12, hosted by the fitness center to promote fitness and "fit-to-fight" standards. "There is a lot of interest in running to keep fit today and the fitness center wants to keep the fit-to-fight and fit-for-life program at the fore front," said

Hand over the keys

General Fraser takes command of ACC

Gen. William M. Fraser III assumed command of Air Combat Command from Gen. John D. W. Corley in a ceremony here Sept. 10. The ACC commander leads the largest major command in the Air Force and acts as the lead agent for the Combat Air Forces, which includes elements of U.S. Air Forces in Europe,

Moment of impact

Shaw hosts Save a Life Program

Driving while intoxicated is an Air Force-wide concern so Shaw is hosting a "hard-hitting," alcohol-awareness program called "Save a life," which begins at 8 a.m. Sept. 8 at the base fitness center. This program, safety officials say, brings home the shocking reality of the deadly consequences of

Photo essay: Shaw softball championship

Airmen of the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron softball team won this year's two-game championship, Aug. 20. The team, comprised of members from the 20th AMXS and the 20th Maintenance Operations Squadron, beat the "Civees" 15-14 at the bottom of the seventh inning of the second game.View the

Town hall to address housing, hurricanes

The next "town hall" meeting on Shaw Air Force Base is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Community Activity Center. Col. Joseph Guastella, 20th Fighter Wing commander, and Col. Ted Uchida, 20th Mission Support Group commander, will speak and be available for questions. Base housing residents are

62nd Air Force Ball

Doors are scheduled to open at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, for the 62nd Air Force Anniversary Ball here at the Carolina Skies Club. Heavy hors d'oeuvres (also known as "finger food") featuring bacon-wrapped scallops, shrimp and much more will be served along with cocktails during social hour,