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  • Shaw Airman competes at nationals

    An explosives ordnance disposal technician is practicing every night for an upcoming nine-ball pool tournament in Reno, Nev., where he will play against some of the best in the world.Senior Airman Eric Charlton, of the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron, will compete in the National 9-Ball Bar-Table

  • Squadron commander reflects on heritage

    A wife and a mother of two sons, Lt. Col. Jacqueline Crum, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, says her heritage played a large role in her upbringing and the leadership characteristics she brings to her squadron. "The history of my heritage has taught me a lot," she said, "and I don't ever want

  • Shaw trains victim advocate volunteers

    Her drill sergeant stood there. He smashed the door into her face, she said, bloodying her nose. Behind him stood four other men. Dressed in fatigues, they pushed their way into the room. The men took turns raping and sodomizing her, the woman said. They beat her and kicked her, fracturing her ribs,

  • 77th FS hosts 'Gamblers' reunion

    Pilots from different eras met on common ground during the 77th Fighter Squadron "Gamblers" reunion Feb. 2-3.The reunion is typically the first weekend in January, unless mission needs require a change, said Capt. Brant Reilly, 77th Fighter Squadron pilot. The focus of the get-together is to unite

  • Shaw soccer team undefeated

    The Shaw soccer team, composed primarily of active-duty Airmen and their dependents, is performing well in the Sumter soccer league this season. The league has 11 teams and began play Jan. 6, said Capt. Jim Lee, 79th Fighter Squadron B flight commander, British Royal Air Force exchange officer and

  • Obtaining financial freedom

    Definitions of financial freedom vary from person to person, but for some it means living without worry. For others it means the ability to purchase anything on a whim. For those attending the Financial Peace University class, hosted by the 20th Fighter Wing Chapel, financial freedom is about

  • Shaw conducts Phase I exercise

    Hundreds of Airmen tested their combat capability and readiness during Sea Lion 07-03, a Phase I exercise, which ended Jan. 26. "Phase I exercises are an important tool because they allow us to assess our large deployment capability in a controlled environment against a set standard," said Maj.

  • Outdoor recreation hosts Women's Outdoor Adventure Program

    The outdoor recreation center kicked off its Women's Outdoor Adventure Program with a trap shooting event Jan. 25 at the skeet and trap range. The program provides a different avenue for the women at Shaw to learn a new activity, said Curtis Marshall, 20th Services Squadron outdoor recreation

  • Prescribed fires prevent wildfires

    Most of us have heard the commonly known phrase "fight fire with fire" and this is exactly what seven people at Shaw do to prevent wildfires. According to South Carolina Forestry Commission literature, fire in the hands of a skilled professional can be a very effective natural resource management

  • Shrinkdown participants see results

    The Sumter-Shaw Shrinkdown is a free 10-week weight-loss program that gives healthy living, exercise information and support to participants. More than 80 Shaw members have participated in the program so far, said Adrienne Brantley, 20th Aeromedical-Dental Squadron health education program manager.