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  • Team Shaw members planted a Cherrybark Oak tree in celebration of Arbor Day at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 13, 2017.

    Arbor Day celebrated at Shaw

    Since the first Arbor Day celebration was held in 1872 in Nebraska City, Nebraska, the idea of celebrating tree planting as a means to improve the environment has spread to all 50 states.
  • Airmen from the 20th Medical Group Mental Health Flight prepare for appointments at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 4, 2017.

    Mental Health Flight supports Team Shaw

    Tucked in the corner of the 20th Medical Group is the 20th MDG mental health flight. Team Shaw members entering the office are greeted by a staff of Airmen ready to assist them.
  • Members of the U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT) flag football team surround their trophy at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Dec.1, 2017.

    Shaw crowns flag football champions

    A faint buzzing emits from the lights over the football field at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Players and spectators wearing warm sweaters, ABU’s and athletic apparel filter to the side of the field for the deciding night of the Shaw flag football season, Dec. 1.
  • The 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) cargo facility contains numerous inbound and outbound cargo at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.

    20th LRS equips the mission

    A sea of cardboard, the shuffle of boxes placed on racks of metal and the repetitive beep of a forklift greets those entering the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo warehouse at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.
  • The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends cooking a turkey until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Planning for safety on Thanksgiving

    Keeping safety in mind during a Thanksgiving feast is important to make sure the holiday goes smoothly.Safety during the holiday may begin with traveling. According to AAA nearly 51 million Americans are expected to travel this Thanksgiving. “If you are going out of town, make sure you plan ahead,” said Senior Airman Courtney Muhl, 20th Fighter
  • Eastern National Robot Rodeo and Capabilities Exercise

    2017 Robot Rodeo wrangles advanced EOD technology

    ATLANTA — Air Force, civilian and international explosive ordnance disposal experts recently shared tactics, techniques and procedures during the 2017 Eastern National Robot Rodeo and Capabilities Exercise in Atlanta.The week-long event, held at Dobbins Air Reserve Base and the Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, included teams
  • September is Suicide Prevention Month throughout the United States. During the month, organizations provide information about identifying warning signs of suicide, increase the understanding of what leads to suicide and promote helpful resources. The Air Force encourages Airmen who identify an individual considering suicide to use the A.C.E. model: ask directly if a person is considering suicide, care by actively listening and removing means for self-injury, and escort the person to a helping organization. For more information, visit the Air Force suicide prevention website at www.af.mil/Suicide-Prevention. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

    Suicide Prevention Month raises awareness, promotes understanding

    Throughout September, organizations across the United States make efforts to raise awareness of a mental health issue affecting many demographics. During Suicide Prevention Month, organizations promote the understanding of suicide by providing information about how individuals can identify warning signs and how they can help themselves or others
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittany Taylor, 20th Force Support Squadron (FSS) noncommissioned officer in charge of outbound assignments, speaks to attendees during a Military Personnel Town Hall at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 31, 2017. Airmen assigned to the 20th FSS hosted the meeting to provided information regarding outbound assignments, high year of tenure extensions and enlisted professional military education. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

    20th FSS Airmen host Military Personnel Town Hall

    Airmen from the 20th Force Support Squadron hosted two Military Personnel Town Halls, Aug. 31.

  • Air Force Review Boards Agency Announces Changes to Application Process

    The Air Force Review Boards Agency is changing the process by which Airmen, their families and veterans submit some applications for formal board consideration.

  • Air Force introduces new, improved tool to manage civilian benefits

    The Air Force is the first agency in the Department of Defense to roll out a new tool that helps government civilians more effectively manage their benefits and entitlement information.
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