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  • Dentist gives tips for tots

    It is well known that teaching children early in life helps build a solid foundation for future learning success. Part of a child's educational curriculum should include proper oral hygiene and prevention to ensure his/her smile lasts a lifetime. The TRICARE Dental Program, managed by United

  • Weather squadron re-activates

    In a ceremony July 20 at Carolina Skies, the 9th Operational Weather Squadron was reactivated after 15 years of inactivity. Col. Tom Frooninckx, 1st Weather Group commander, presided over the historical occasion. "This reactivation will align stateside weather operations and create a more efficient

  • Focus groups help develop new program

    An Airmen’s focus group for the Culture of Responsible Choices program started Monday at 2:30 p.m. in the Military Equal Opportunity office. CoRC is an Air Force-wide program, instituted Feb. 24 by Air Force personnel. It is a community program designed to prevent irresponsible alcohol and drug use.

  • NSPS conversion coming soon

    The National Security Personnel System will be implemented at Shaw Jan. 21. NSPS will improve the way the Department of Defense hires, assigns, compensates and rewards employees, according to officials. “Approximately 140 appropriated fund employees assigned to Shaw will be converting to the NSPS

  • Shaw's Spotlight

    Shaw's Spotlight presents:  Airman 1st Class Udo Mohr.Organization:  20th Comptroller SquadronDuty title:  Relocations technicianJob duties:  Compute travel vouchers, in-process members and assist with military pay-related problemsTime in service: More than two yearsWhat do you enjoy about the Air

  • Airmen without transportation have alternative

    Shaw Airmen and families who do not have vehicles or have one but want to save gas money can ride the Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority shuttles. The shuttle arrives at the 20th Medical Group building numerous times throughout the week to transport Airmen to various stops throughout

  • Shaw's Spotlight

    Shaw's Spotlight presents:  Airman 1st Class Tamara PickettOrganization:  20th Aeromedical-Dental SquadronDuty title:  Aeromedical services technicianJob duties:  Scheduling patients for appointments, answering their questions and checking their vital signsTime in service:  More than 2 yearsWhat do

  • 20th Medical Group hosts pediatric health fair

    With the new school year arriving soon, many families are making trips to the doctor’s office for annual physicals. The 20th Medical Group is hosting a Pediatric Health Fair for military families Aug. 4 at the main clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. The health fair will include school sports physicals, face

  • New vice commander at Shaw

    A new vice commander is hanging his hat in the 20th Fighter Wing. Col. Mike Byrne came to the 20th FW from the 609th Combat Operations Squadron, U.S. Central Command Air Forces where he served as commander. Col. Byrne was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. When he was five years old, his family moved to