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  • The 28th OWS mentors elementary students

    Volunteering at R.E. Davis Elementary School comes as more than just an obligation to the 28th Operational Weather Squadron, but as an opportunity to notice an impact being made.From the beginning of the 2013-14 school year, many R.E. Davis Elementary School students attended without positive role

  • Addicted to success: Senior Airman Tyler Roberts

    Growing up under the tender care of a retired Army Sgt. 1st Class, in Clarksville Tennessee, 23-year-old Senior Airman Tyler Roberts was taught to strive for excellence. "He is not looked at as a senior airman, rather as a non commissioned officer," said Master Sgt. Brian Thompson, 20th Maintenance

  • Sumter, Shaw fire partnership

    The 20th Fighter Wing, city of Sumter, and Sumter County have developed a working friendship and mutual aid agreement to assist each other in situations where help may be necessary.This mutual aid agreement says that Sumter County, the city of Sumter, and Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, will

  • Troubleshooters Roll: Airmen save big bucks

    In today's Air Force, finding ways to save money has taken a higher priority than in the past, making one 20th Fighter Wing commander's program more valuable than ever.Three Airmen from the 20th Maintenance Group, Tech. Sgt. Michael Kelly, Staff SSgt's Laverne Borst and Scott Williams, all Air Force

  • Can't see, can't fight

    In the middle of combat when explosions are going off and bullets are flying, service members have a plethora of things to worry about. The last thing they should have to worry about is their eye sight.20th Aerospace Medical Squadron optometrists are trained medical professionals who help keep

  • Commanders, first sergeants interact with Airmen at dinner

    Squadron commanders and first sergeants had dinner with dorm Airmen during an Airman appreciation dinner at the Chief Master Sgt. Emerson E. Williams dining facility, May 21.One of the main reasons for a dinner like this is for junior enlisted Airmen to get the chance to communicate directly with

  • May Diamond Sharp award recognition

    Congratulations to Senior Airman Brelan Sierson, 20th Aerospace Medical Squadron public health journeyman, for being recognized as "Diamond Sharp" by the Shaw First Sergeant Council. She has helped the increase the installation Occupational Health compliance, briefed the Occupational Health programs

  • Airmen of a feather flock together

    Around the military, service members have found ways to keep moral high while working, but the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron munitions flight here hatched a new idea that's sure to keep Airmen on their toes.Housed in the front of the ammo compound lives Bullet, the munitions flight

  • Shaw AFB warrior shoots for gold

    Warriors emerge from all different shapes and sizes. For wounded warriors, the U.S. Air Force gives the opportunity for them to represent the Air Force in the multi-service Warrior Games.U.S. Air Force Special Agent Robert Davis, Office of Special Investigations Detachment 212 commander, and U.S.

  • Team Shaw fighter pilots get SERE-ious

    Three kilometers south of their destination, two pilots navigate the dense woodlands of Poinsett Range. After a heavy rain the night prior, the pilots fight for every step as they advance.As numerous aggressors search for the downed pilots, they must use their survival, evasion, resistance, and