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  • Cops apprehend championship

    The 20th Security Forces Squadron battled it out with the 20th Civil Engineer Squadron in a two-game softball championship Aug. 3 at the outdoor recreation sports complex. The 20th CES was No. 1 going into the championship, meaning the No. 2 team, 20th SFS, had to win twice to claim victory. In the

  • Debit card 101

    (Editor's note: This is the first in a credit series.) The first credit card was introduced in 1950; prior to that "cash and carry" was pretty much the rule for most purchases, said Jason Alderman, instructor for a major credit card company. In the late 1970s, the use of the automated teller machine

  • Long hours, dedication and precision...A jack of all trades...crew chief

    It's hard to describe a crew chief's job because we do so much, said Staff Sgt. Javin Guile, 77th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief. Basically, crew chiefs at Shaw are required to maintain the F-16s and schedule routine maintenance for the jets, Sgt. Guile said. More specifically, crew chiefs

  • WIC provides education, nutrition support

    Providing nutritional education, nutritious foods and health referrals for participants at no charge is the mission of the Women, Infants and Children program at Shaw. The program is based on income and is available to pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum women as well as infants and children up to

  • Airborne Airman

    Jumping from a flying aircraft is part of training for some Airmen. For Airman 1st Class Trey Williams, 20th Medical Support Squadron, jumping out of a "perfectly good airplane" is a hobby, and floating in the air at 14,000 feet is complete freedom. "Skydiving is almost like the feeling prior to the

  • A day with the 609th Combat Operations Squadron

    While at home, they provide day-to-day support and combat expertise to 9th Air Force and U.S. Central Command Air Forces commanders, to support forces deployed to Southwest Asia as well as assist in hurricane response and rescue efforts. While deployed, they provide operations manning for the

  • Domestic violence, Safety tips for victims and family members

    Whether or not you feel able to leave an abuser, there are things you can do: In an emergency If you are at home and you are being threatened or attacked: -- Stay away from the kitchen (the abuser can find weapons, like knives, there). -- Stay away from bathrooms, closets or small spaces where the

  • CMS 3 dominates AGE, 12-5

    The 20th Component Maintenance Squadron Team 3 beat the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron's Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight 12-5 in the intramural softball playoffs Monday at the outdoor recreation center. In the bottom of the first, CMS's Jason Boushard, Tony Angueira and Rick Huff were all

  • Health and wellness center offers healthy cookout

    For many Americans, cookouts are a time for fellowship with family and friends involving burgers, hot dogs, chips and beverages. Shaw members now have some new ideas on how to keep the fellowship and keep their figure at the same time. The health and wellness center held a healthy cookout at the

  • Recruiting future Airmen

    Airmen around the world help define what the Air Force is and how it will continue in the future. One special duty assignment, with members from career fields across the Air Force, has a direct impact on what tomorrow’s force will look like. That field is recruiting. In 46 geographically-separated