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  • Shaw tests readiness

    Airmen of the 20th Fighter Wing tested their ability to deploy and redeploy aircraft, personnel and cargo March 22-27 as part of a Phase I Operational Readiness Exercise. "Phase I exercises demonstrate the ability to rapidly deploy cargo, personnel and aircraft to any war-time location," said Lt.

  • Local Tuskegee Airman receives highest civilian honor

    Growing up in Sumter county, South Carolina, young Leroy Bowman dreamed of flying planes. Little did he know just where that dream would someday take him. On March 29, it took him all the way to the U.S. Capitol where President George Bush presented the Congressional Gold Medal to him and his fellow

  • Turkey hunting season open at Poinsett Range

    Spring turkey hunting season began March 31 at the Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, located 7 miles south of the base. Turkey hunts are held each Saturday and Sunday in April except for Easter Sunday, April 8, said Ronnie June, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron biologist. All hunts begin 30 minutes

  • Motorcyle riders association hosts bike show

    The Shaw Motorcycle Riders Association hosted its first spring bike show March 17 at the base exchange parking lot. People who attended the event saw basic putt-around bikes all the way up the high-end custom bikes with cruisers and sport bikes in between, said Master Sgt. Michael Dugas, 20th

  • Sumter-Shaw Shrinkdown ends

    The Sumter-Shaw Shrinkdown, a free 10-week weight-loss program sponsored by the Sumter YMCA, ended March 10. Approximately 135 Shaw members participated in the program, said Adrienne Brantley, 20th Aeromedical-Dental Squadron health and wellness center health education program manager. Each