Volunteers spring into cleaning at Wateree

U.S. Airmen clean up debris left behind from floods and winter weather at the 20th Force Support Squadron Wateree Recreation Area near Camden, S.C., March 19, 2016. Approximately 225 people volunteered to help clean Wateree at the 8th Annual Beautify Wateree Day, saving the 20th FSS more than $120 thousand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Destinee Dougherty)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Wateree Recreation Area

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Leroy Reed and Senior Tyler Kemplin, 20th Communications Squadron cyber transport technicians, paint a sign during the fourth annual beautification day, at the Wateree Recreation Area, Camden, S.C., March 16, 2013. Beautification day began in 2010 after several winter storms flooded the property and left the area covered with debris. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amber E. N. Jacobs/Released)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

Volunteers beautify, support 20th FSS Wateree Recreation Area

Published March 24, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney
20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Volunteers from Team Shaw help during the 2013, bottom, and 2016, top, annual Beautify Wateree clean-ups at Wateree Recreation Area, near Camden, S.C. The events have saved more than $120,000 in labor, allowing the 20th Force Support Squadron to use the money for new amenities to improve morale on base and at Wateree.

The Wateree Recreation Area offers service members, retirees and their families a wonderful place to relax and rejuvenate with activities such as camping, fishing and boating throughout the year.

The 9th Annual Beautify Wateree is scheduled for March 25. For more information call 803-432-7976.

Article Display

Volunteers spring into cleaning at Wateree

Wateree Recreation Area