An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

  • Shaw Honor Guard presents perfection

    Each base is represented by its honor guard. The honor guard may leave a lasting impression on many family members, community members and servicemembers. Shaw Honor Guard members are making their impressions with each detail. Honor guard duties include: funerals, retirement ceremonies, color

  • One night, one choice and change a life

    (Editor's note: This is the first in a DUI series.) All day at work on Friday, Airman John Doe thought about the party he was going to that night. For two weeks his friends had been planning this four-keg event where there would be a bonfire, beer pong, shots and girls. When Airman Doe got home from

  • School program helps working parents

    The before and after school program provides transportation and youth activities at the youth program building for children in grades kindergarten through eighth. Parents are allowed to drop off children anytime after 6:30 a.m. and can pick up children anytime before 8 p.m. "We also adjust our hours

  • What is karate and where did it come from?

    Bruce Lee is considered one of the first martial arts experts to be seen on television and in movies. He flaunted his skills and techniques to amaze a crowd. Presently, movie celebrities such as Jackie Chan, Steven Segal and Jet Li do much of the same thing. They perform martial arts in countless

  • Karate helps children be more successful in life

    If a person walked into the aerobics room at the fitness center after 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, they would find adults along with children practicing karate. The class would start off with a few stretches to prevent injury and increase flexibility. Soon after, Tech. Sgt. J.D. Olsen, martial

  • Credit, security clearance related

    (Editor's note: This is the second in a credit series) Ten years has flown by for Tech. Sgt. "Snuffy" and it is time for a background reinvestigation for his secret security clearance. The only problem is, he cannot get one, due to financial irresponsibility. Many Airmen are losing their security

  • Love for the game

    Nine years ago, Tech. Sgt. Junko Stewart, 20th Medical Operations Squadron aerospace medical service technician, found out her 5-year-old daughter's school was in need of a basketball coach. Sgt. Stewart accepted the challenge and has been coaching basketball ever since. Coach Stewart arrived at

  • SAPR options for reporting

    Jane was walking down the street to her favorite coffee shop when she was approached by a polite, good-looking man named Mark. He was extremely friendly and well-mannered and walked with her to the shop. While drinking coffee together, they engaged in great conversation. Jane was happy to have made

  • Knowledgeable passengers keep riding safe

    Motorcycle riding isn't easy; if it were everybody would do it. But many wish to feel the thrill of the open road without having to master two wheels. A spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend or maybe even a stranger may be asked to go for a ride. But is the rider qualified to take on a

  • Members of the 372nd TRS bridge the gap

    When a maintenance career field Airman arrives at his or her first base after technical school, he or she may know the basic knowledge, but not the ins and outs of the occupation. To bridge the education gap between technical school and the day-to-day job, students are required to attend field