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  • 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

  • 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

  • Authority transferred to 4th BCD

    The 19th Battlefield Coordination Detachment transferred authority to the 4th BCD from Shaw during a ceremony held at the Combined Air and Space Operations Center Oct. 15.The 19th BCD returns to Germany after a 15-month tour."I have never ever experienced a more professional bunch . . . as I have at

  • Secure today's energy: fuel tomorrow's mission

    October is Energy Awareness Month, and Airmen here are reminded that small changes can make a big difference. "The Air Force is the largest consumer of energy in the Federal Government," said Kevin Billings, acting assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment, and logistics.

  • 2008 Combined Federal Campaign kicks off

    With the season of giving right around the corner, the Combined Federal Campaign gives Airmen here the opportunity to help others. The base's annual CFC began Sept. 23, and pledges will continue to be accepted through Nov. 7. Through pledges, the CFC raises money for more than 2,000 organizations at