New AF Reserve recruiter

Master Sgt. Veronica White is Shaw's new in-service recruiter and she is here to assist in those eligible to join the Air Force Reserve through the Palace Front and the Palace Chase Programs. The Palace Front Program is used for those separating at the end of the enlistment and wishing to continue

Air Force JTACs train on leading edge technology

Approximately 20 Air Force joint terminal attack controllers (JTAC) from 16 different locations throughout the U.S. and other countries arrived here Feb. 23 to perform training with the new mobile Air Support Operations Center (ASOC) Gateway in preparation for deployment. The JTACs will be at Shaw

682nd ASOS performs final tests on 'Gateway'

The 682nd Air Support Operations Squadron performed one of the final tests on their new mobile, state-of-the-art Air Support Operations Center Gateway, which is used to improve situational awareness for pilots, aircrew and joint terminal attack controllers. "This equipment dramatically speeds up the

Hitting the airwaves

Combat Doc fulfills promise to grandpa who captained B-17s over Germany

The pre-dawn darkness was broken only by the piercing light of the convoy's seven up-armored humvees, as the biting winter wind gripped Provincial Reconstruction Team Gardez' guidon, unfettering it proudly to the sky. The team's Soldiers and Airmen huddled against the bitter January winter for a

Shaw enforces seat belt policy

Anyone driving on Shaw, Poinsett Electronic Combat Range and Wateree Recreation Area is mandated to wear a seat belt. Those caught without one, can receive a ticket, lose four points against their base driving record and lose their base driving privileges for 30 days according to Shaw's policy.

77th FS honors previous commander, celebrates history

The 77th Fighter Squadron here dedicated their squadron building to Col. Robert P. Montgomery and celebrated their proud history Feb. 2. Lt. Col. Craig S. Leavitt, 77th FS commander, along with past Gamblers, 1st Lt. (Ret.) Walter Umla and Maj. (Ret.) Jim Herbert, unveiled a plaque with Colonel

Fighter duty technician named best in AF

A sergeant here earned the title Air Force 2007 Fighter Duty Technician of the Year out of a field of approximately 120 FDTs Air Force-wide. Lt. Gen. Daniel Darnell, DCF for operation and plans, is scheduled to present an award to Staff Sgt. Ryan Fausey, 682nd Air Support Operations Squadron fighter

NCO named Citizen of the Year

Tech. Sgt. Robert Reed, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron, won the 2007 Chamber of Commerce Military Citizen of the Year Award Feb. 2. Sumter's Chamber of Commerce along with Col. James Post, 20th Fighter Wing commander, presented the award to Sergeant Reed at the Hilton Resort in Hilton Head,

Annual Awards Banquet

The spotlight shined bright on the top 20th Fighter Wing Airmen and civilians of 2007 during the Annual Awards Banquet held at the Carolina Skies Club Jan. 26. A packed house cheered for the nominees as they entered the banquet hall to kick off the event. After special guests were introduced and the