CFC surpasses goal

The 2008 Combined Federal Campaign, hosted by United Way of the Midlands, may be over, but the $162,420.66 donated by Shaw servicemembers will make a lasting impact that has only just begun. "I'm very pleased with the response our Airmen have shown during this year's CFC," said Col. Joseph T.

AFRC creates new program

The Airman and Family Readiness Center's new Military and Family Life Consultant program is now available to help servicemembers and their families cope with normal reactions to the stressful events created by deployments, war and re-integration. This new program should not be confused with mental

Not an ordinary shoe box

This Christmas, 273 children in under-privileged countries will open gift-filled shoe boxes from Shaw servicemembers and their families. The Sumter community as a whole donated more than 3,000 shoe boxes through Operation Christmas Child Nov. 21-22. Samaritan's Purse began the OCC program in 1993 to

Fitness center facelift

A physical fitness focus group made up of both enlisted and officer members gathered Nov. 6 to discuss the details and plans for the fitness center annex and the addition to the current fitness center. Airmen were able to voice their opinions on the current fitness center as well as make suggestions

Deployed family dinners

The deployed family dinner for the month of November, Warrior Care Month, is Nov. 17 at the Palmetto Chapel from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The food for this dinner is provided by the Catholic parish. A monthly dinner hosted by the chapel is a small event that makes a big difference in the hearts and minds

Running the line

Bright idea

Shaw gets vote on

Although volunteers at the polls here only expected about 25 voters this Election Day, by 11 a.m. 83 voters had cast their ballots. "There's definitely been a bigger turnout for this election," said Shonta Butler, Shaw precinct clerk for voter registration. "I chose to volunteer for this position

Be proud of past, present veteran heroes

Each Nov. 11, the United States observes Veterans Day to pay tribute to those men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation through military service. America's veterans are honored for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice on behalf of their

New leadership takes wing

Colonel James Post relinquished command of the 20th Fighter Wing to Col. Joseph Guastella at a change of command ceremony here today. "The challenges of a combat wing are enormous," said Lt. Gen. Gary North, 9th Air Force and U.S. Air Forces Central commander, to Colonel Guastella. "Your experiences