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  • MIRACLES at Shaw

    January 24, 2001, the Lord blessed the Barber family with a third son, Aaron. Parents, Danielle and Tech. Sgt. John Barber, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron, were so elated to have three boys and Aaron was privileged to have two loving older brothers, Jonathan and Evan. "Aaron was no different

  • Unchecked anger can lead to unjustifiable crime

    If a person were to drive his or her car down Frierson Road at over 60 miles per hour, most Shaw members would be quick to not only report the incident, but also cite how dangerous this crime could be. Just like excessive speeding, domestic violence is also a dangerous crime. Unfortunately, this

  • Environmental conservation, military mission

    On Monday, the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron Environment Flight commemorated National Public Lands Day, which is Saturday, by presenting the South Carolina Forestry Commission a plaque to show their appreciation for their cooperative efforts in helping restore the Rosemary Tower Site at Poinsett

  • Safety remains focal point

    At the end of the year, some people make resolutions of things they would like to do in the coming year, while others look back on the year and reflect what they have accomplished. In a recent memorandum, Gen. Ronald Keys, Air Combat Command commander, said it is important for all members of ACC to

  • Information warfare supports operations

    Past wars were fought only on battlefields, with men marching out to fight, guns in hand. As the technology era grows, war strategies have changed. Today's world not only fights on the battlefield, but combats through the information environment. The 9th Air Force Information Warfare Flight supports

  • Finding "the one," making a life-long decision

    (Editor's note: This is the first in a marriage series.) Marriage is a union of two people who love each other and commit to spending their lives with one another. Choosing a partner may be the most important decision a person makes in his or her life. "As we consider premarital preparation, one

  • Strength training, getting cut

    (Editor's note: This is the first in a strength training series.) With the Air Force Fit to Fight program, most are focusing on running, sit-ups and push-ups, but there is another aspect that can help an individual improve run time, lose weight, tone up and become stronger ... strength training.

  • On the doorstep of a dream

    Persistence, determination and faith are just a few of the reasons one Shaw member is on the doorstep of his dream -- to be a pilot. "I've never wanted to do anything else but be a pilot," said 2nd Lt. Gershwyn Caruth, 79th Fighter Squadron pilot trainee. Lt. Caruth began his life on the Caribbean

  • Military working dogs catch more than a scent

    Training a military working dog takes more than the basic skills of training "Fido" at home. Military working dog handlers dedicate their time in training professional MWDs to be the best and most efficient the military has to offer. A MWD goes through approximately 84 days of training at Lackland

  • Suffering in silence

    Many Americans have probably been taught about depression at one time or another. All military members receive annual suicide prevention briefings, but there may still be people suffering in silence from depression. It is never okay to forget about friends, coworkers or one's own happiness. There