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Shaw Airmen help put 'U' in Sumter

SUMTER, S.C. -- Senior Airmen Kerwin Whitfield and Armando Largaespada, assigned to the 20th Component Maintenance Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., dig holes for a landscaping project Feb. 16 in downtown Sumter as part of the "Put the 'U' in Sumter" campaign. More than 600 Shaw Airmen and civilian employees and their families planted trees and shrubs, completed painting projects, power washed historic buildings, and landscaped flower beds and did some general clean up at various locations in Sumter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Davis)
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Shaw Airmen help "Put 'U' in Sumter"

SUMTER, S.C. -- Tech. Sgt. Chris Albertsen, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron Avionics techinican at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., and wife Sachiyo plant shrubs Feb. 16 in downtown Sumter as part of the "Putting the 'U' in Sumter" community event. More than 600 Shaw Airmen and civilian employees, and their families planted trees and shrubs, painted at five fire stations, power washed historic buildings, landscaped flower beds and accomplished general clean up. (U.S. Air Force photo/by Airman 1st Class Matthew Davis)
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Taste test

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Airmen select food for lunch Feb. 13 at the Shaw Air Force Base Chief Master Sgt. Emerson E. Williams Dining Facility during a food sampling event. A variety of food items were served by the staff for customer feedback. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Josef Cole)
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Prayer Luncheon

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) Cecil Richardson, Air Combat Command deputy chief of chaplains, speaks Feb. 8 at the 20th Fighter Wing Prayer Luncheon. In February 1953, members of the U.S. Senate and House, prayer groups and President Dwight Eisenhower established the first Presidential Prayer Breakfast to seek divine guidance for the national leadership and to reaffirm faith and dependence on God. It has become an annual event across the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kathrine McDowell)
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Shaw bids base newspaper goodbye

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- The first newspaper published at Shaw, "The Shaw Field Flight-Line," began a 65-year tradition. At right is the last issue of "The Shaw Spirit." (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Holly MacDonald)
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Lady Be Good

The Lady Be Good, while on its first mission, went missing in 1943 and was not found for more than 15 years. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Lady Be Good

The Lady Be Good, while on its first mission, went missing in 1943 and was not found for more than 15 years. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Shaw volunteers build houses for families

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Senior Airman Jeremy DuBose, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron refueling maintainer, and Rose Brockmeyer, an Americorp volunteer, size and cut a storm door Dec. 9 for the front entrance to a Habitat for Humanity house on Habitat Drive in downtown Sumter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Gordinier)
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Kick tobacco habit with Smokeout

One-third of the active-duty population at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., uses tobacco products on a daily basis, according to base health officials. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Holly MacDonald)
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On your mark, get set, go

Tech. Sgt. Thomas Halpin, 609th Air Communications Squadron, grabs a cup of water at the halfway point during a half marathon Oct. 28. Sergeant Halpin won first place in the men's division with a time of 1:29:39. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Gordinier)
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Education center holds open house

Jazz and American Popular Music students attend an evening class Oct. 30 at the education center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Holly MacDonald)
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On your mark, get set, go

Second Lts. John Campion, 77th Fighter Squadron; Beau Tresemer, 20th Operations Support Squadron; Christopher Franks, 20th OSS, Zane Hershey; 20th OSS, and Rob Hutsell, 79th FS, cross the finish line Oct. 28 with a time of 1:50.19 during the half marathon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Gordinier)
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Surpassing expectations

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Members of the 28th Operational Weather Squadron perform crunches to beat a challenge laid down by Lt. Col. Steven DeSordi, 28th OWS commander, and Maj. Mark Mesenbrink, 28th OWS operations director. The challenge was for the squadron to perform 20,000 push-ups and 10,000 crunches in one duty day. The Airmen smashed the challenge performing 24,329 push-ups and 15,006 crunches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Gordinier)
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Making money

Maj. Victor Shirley, 682nd Air Support Operations Squadron director of support and Capt. Brenda Thompson, 9th Air Force Information Warfare Flight network operations chief, present a $1000 check to Dr. Rosevelt Miott, F.J. Delaine Elementary School principal Wednesday, from the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Palmetto Chapter to purchase supplies and equipment, which will augment science and information technology activities in the classroom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Holly MacDonald)
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Air Force dedicates memorial, celebrates 60th anniversary

The Air Force Monument, consisting of three stainless steel spires -- inspired by the bomb-burst flying formation of the Air Force Thunderbirds -- is located in Arlington, Va., next to the Arlington Cemetery and overlooks the Pentagon, according to the foundation.( U. S. Air Force photo/TSgt Cohen A. Young)
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Environmental conservation, military mission

The Rosemary House is currently being restored. Both the house and tower are a demonstration of how environmental conservation and military mission can co-exist in harmony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kimberly Champagne)
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Environmental conservation, military mission

The Rosemary Tower, located on Poinsett Range, was restored to its current condition in 2000. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kimberly Champagne)
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Executing drills

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- From left, Airman 1st Class Cory Lutzow, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron jet engine mechanic, and Airman 1st Class Thomas Connors, 20th Communications Squadron airfield systems technician, judge Junior ROTC cadets’ stationary drill in a drop out competition Saturday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kimberly Champagne)
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Herosim earns Airman award

Tech. Sgt. Stephen Achey, 682nd Air Support Operations Squadron, was presented the Keeper of the Flame Award Wednesday in Washington, D.C., for his acts of heroism while in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dennis Kan)
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Good aim

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- Twelve-year-old Lance, son of Staff Sgt. Roger Hesheiser, 20th Medical Group, shows his form, which won him first place in the boys singles' event of the 2006 South Carolina State Bowling Championship. Lance is a member of the Shaw U.S. Bowling Congress Youth Bowlers League, which ranges from ages three to 21. The 2006-2007 bowling season begins Saturday at Shaw Lanes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Gordinier)
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