The 55th Fighter Squadron "Shooters" are currently participating in a two-week Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies.
The exercise is conducted on the 15,000-square-mile Nevada Test and Training Range, north of Las Vegas.
Photos were provided courtesy of Tech. Sgt. Michael Holzworth, U.S. Air Force photojournalist. more... Read more...
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3/3/10,
Ops group commander surpasses 3,000 flying hours »»
Colonel David Van der Veer, Jr., 20th Operations Group commander, reached a milestone in his career when he surpassed 3,000 hours of flight Monday. As the 20th OG commander, Colonel Van der Veer is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of three F-16 fighter squadrons and an operations support squadron.
In that capacity, he plans, organizes and oversees more than 375 Airmen, while ensuring each squadron is ready to deploy worldwide and execute national policy.
Leaders of the 20th Fighter Wing hosted met March 1 to pass along to Team Shaw information about the many changes happening here.
Colonel Joe Guastella, Jr., 20th Fighter Wing commander, welcomed attendees and expressed how important Airmen and their families are to Shaw and the Air Force. "Taking care of our Airmen is our top priority," he said.
Several other leaders from organizations spoke about the opportunities Shaw continues to offer. They represented the 20th Force Support Squadron, Key Spouse program, Airman and Family Readiness Center, Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Shaw commissary, chapel and other agencies. more... Read more...
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3/1/10,
Medical group promotes patient safety awareness »»
To strengthen collaboration between patients, families, and their healthcare providers, and to improve patient safety, the 20th Medical Group is joining other healthcare organizations in celebration of Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 7 to 13. This annual event is sponsored by the National Patient Safety Foundation.
This year's theme is, "Let's Talk! Healthy conversations for safer healthcare."
The 20th MDG, a member of the NPSF's "Stand Up for Patient Safety" program, will bring together staff, patients and the community to emphasize the critical need for partnership and participation in the drive for a safer healthcare system. Med Group staff will offer programs highlighting new methods for improving the information exchange that occurs during patient encounters with providers. more... Read more...
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The Carolina Pines Inn, Shaw's temporary lodging facility, is currently undergoing a significant expansion project. Seven, two-bedroom TLF units and 17 visitors' quarters are springing up along Myers Street.
"You know, Robert Kennedy was running for president the last time (Shaw) VQs were constructed," said Mike Bayerl, Carolina Pines Inn general manager. That was 1968 when the current visiting quarters were built. Shaw's one-bedroom TLF units were built in 1986.
The Shaw Information, Tickets and Travel office hosted a travel fair Feb. 23 at the community center here for all military members, their families and civilian employees.
The travel fair brought recreation and lodging vendors out and to meet with anyone from Team Shaw and their families, allowing them to ask questions and receive information directly from the vendors. Representatives came from South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina for the ITT travel fair, said Dani McGrew, the manager for ITT here. more... Read more...
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2/24/10,
Shaw vet clinic announces upcoming changes »»
The staff of the Shaw Veterinary Treatment Facility announced changes in fees and services.
In October, veterinary care will be merging with preventive medicine to form one public health organization. Although this will be a big change for each of these units, and the merger may cause some "bumps in the road," the current services provided by the veterinary clinic will ultimately improve.
One change that will happen prior to the merger is standardization of all military veterinary clinics. This means no matter which VTF you utilize, the same services will be available with the same prices and standards. more... Read more...
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2/17/10,
Lake Wateree event features food service Airmen's talents »»
A Valentine's Day murder mystery dinner at Shaw's Lake Wateree recreation area Feb. 13 showcased the culinary skills of several chefs from the Chief Master Sgt. Emerson E. Williams dining facility crew. The 40 guests were treated to an array of dishes for the guests' dinner and a breakfast buffet the following morning.
For more information on future events offered by morale, welfare and recreation staff of the 20th Force Support Squadron, please visit http://www.20thfss.com. more... Read more...
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Approximately four inches of snow hit Shaw Air Force Base Feb. 12. According to Mr. Fred Harmon, 20th Operations Support Squadron meteorological technician, the record for snowfall was 17 inches of which fell Feb. 9 to 11, 1973. Shaw averages about one inch of snow per year.
Photos were provided by Tech. Sgt. Jason Bushnell, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron test and measurement diagnostic equipment supervisor. more... Read more...
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2/16/10,
Iraqi Air Force weather director visits Shaw »»
Colonel Salman, Iraqi air force meteorological department director and senior meteorologist, visited the 28th Operational Weather Squadron and the 20th Operations Support Squadron Feb. 16. Colonel Salman develops doctrine, policy, requirements, and standards to organize, train, and equip the meteorological department to support the Iraqi air force as well as the ministry of defense and other government of Iraq agencies. more... Read more...
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Approximately 84 cadets from Detachment 290, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps from the University of Kentucky arrived here Feb. 11 for a base tour and watched a demonstration by the F-16 Viper East demonstration team Feb. 12.
After the tour, three cadets took the oath of enlistment. They were Mercedes Rosado, a junior majoring in nursing; Nicholas Jayjock, a junior majoring in engineering; and Courtney Allen, a sophomore majoring in political science and history. more... Read more...
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As the 20th Fighter Wing is put to the test during this week's phase II operational readiness exercise, some Airmen work behind the scenes as members of the exercise evaluation team. The EET is responsible for aiding in the setup, supervision and grading of training scenarios.
Representatives from different units across the wing make up the EET, and provide specialized inputs to test their unit's ability to react and respond to various scenarios like ground or missile attacks. more... Read more...
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2/9/10,
Viper East demo team receives 2010 certification »»
Aerial demonstration pilots received certification Feb. 4, from Gen. William Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, and their performances are now ready for the 2010 air show season.
The F-15E Strike Eagle and F-16 Viper East teams put a lot of preparation into the performance in an effort to provide the best possible routine throughout the year.
Getting certified requires approval at the wing and numbered air force levels before the final endorsement is given at ACC. more... Read more...
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2/9/10,
Not your father's Air Force deployment training »»
The traditional 90- or 180-day temporary duty assignments may seem a world away for Airmen attending today's Provincial Reconstruction Team pre-deployment training here.
Many PRT Panjshir Airmen have been in the Air Force for more than 10 years and can see a clear difference between this training and the deployment training, Airmen received prior to Sept. 11, 2001.
Some of the differences may seem obvious to outsiders. The most dramatic difference, according to some of the tenured Airmen of PRT Panjshir, is the training. more... Read more...
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2/8/10,
Photos: Airmen practice decontamination »»
Airmen of the 20th Fighter Wing are preparing for a phase II operational readiness exercise that will begin tonight at 9.
During transition day, Airmen prepare for the exercise by practicing decontamination in full mission-oriented protective posture, or MOPP, gear.
Shaw performs routine exercises, like this phase II ORE, throughout the year to ensure Airmen are ready for deployment. more... Read more...
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Tops in Blue performed for the Sumter community Feb. 3 at Patriot Hall.
Tops in Blue, an ensemble made up of the most-talented Airmen in the force, entertains military and civilian audiences around the globe with music.
Their tour encompasses more than 120 shows worldwide and includes numerous shows for deployed Airmen in the Southwest Asia area of operations. more... Read more...
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The band crescendos toward the end of the song and cuts off suddenly.
Jennifer Lynn Frost belts out the final phrase and the band joins back in for the final chord, holding it out for what seems like an eternity.
The crowd leaps to their feet in a standing ovation. At the end of the show, the cast of Tops in Blue lines up at the bottom of the stage for a meet-and-greet session with the crowd.
Tops in Blue is the Air Force musical group dedicated to bringing musical entertainment to servicemembers, their families, friends, and neighbors. more... Read more...
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Yes, it's EXERCISE time again in the 20th Fighter Wing! I know that may come as a shock to many, since we had a Phase I exercise in the past few months, and the operational readiness inspection wasn't that long ago. However, in the seven months since our inspection, we've had close to 1,000 Airmen PCS in. Additionally, we've lost a corresponding number of Airmen and their expertise as they PCS'ed out. It is critical for us to maintain a basic level of capability in deployment readiness (Phase I), and war readiness (Phase II). While we welcome home a proud 79th Fighter Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit from Afghanistan, whose performance was exceptional, we must keep our machine running back here at home. I'm counting on you, and so is our nation. Have a great Super Bowl weekend, but be ready to fight next week! more... Read more...
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2/3/10,
Shaw Airmen gearing up for upcoming readiness exercise »»
Shaw is kicking off a Phase I/II Exercise from Feb. 2 - 5 and Feb. 8 - 10 in order to test the 20th Fighter Wing's combat and deployment readiness capability.
"The purpose of a combined Phase I/II exercise is to test the Wing's ability to deploy and employ our combat capabilities concurrently," said Master Sgt. Karl Bowlby, 20th Fighter Wing wing inspections superintendent. "The skills learned are perishable and in order to maintain our edge we must exercise those skills."
While the H1N1 virus is no longer on the forefront of the media, a new virus has emerged that is causing an increase in the number of gastrointestinal illnesses in the state of South Carolina.
Since Jan. 1, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has investigated 13 outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness that are either laboratory-confirmed Norovirus or have epidemiologic features similar to Norovirus.
The 20th Medical Group has also noticed an increase in the number of visits due to gastrointestinal illness. There are no confirmed cases of Norovirus at Shaw Air Force Base. more... Read more...
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3/4/10,
PSC to Hold Public Hearings on SCE&G Rate Increase »»
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3/3/10,
The South Carolina Education Lottery Announces ?Problem Gambling Awareness Week? and ?Play Responsibly Month? »»
The South Carolina Education Lottery is pleased to join with communities nationwide in recognizing March 7-13 as ?National Problem Gambling Awareness Week.? The Lottery, in conjunction with the Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services, kicked off a statewide campaign beginning March 1 to recognize not just the week but designating the entire month of March as ?Play Responsibly Month.? Read more...
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COLUMBIA, S.C. ? South Carolina?s ?Recycling Professionals of the Year? have been announced during the 15th annual Recycle Guys Awards Program, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today. Read more...
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3/2/10,
Cause for Concern: National Study Shows Reversal in Decade-Long Declines in Teen Abuse of Alcohol and Other Drugs »»
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- After a decade of consistent declines in teen drug abuse, a new national study released today by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America points to marked upswings in use of drugs that teens are likely to encounter at parties and in other social situations. Read more...
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3/2/10,
Military Museum Exhibit Features Photos by Photographers Who Died Covering Vietnam »»
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- After a decade of consistent declines in teen drug abuse, a new national study released today by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America points to marked upswings in use of drugs that teens are likely to encounter at parties and in other social situations. Read more...
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3/1/10,
South Carolina Arts Commission Board to Meet March 10 »»
The South Carolina Arts Commission Board plans to meet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 10. Read more...
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2/26/10,
DHEC lifts advisory on Ashley River spill »»
COLUMBIA - DHEC has lifted the recreational and fishing advisory issued earlier this week for a 10-mile stretch of the Ashley River in Charleston County. Read more...
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2/26/10,
DHEC reopens Charleston County shellfish harvesting areas »»
COLUMBIA, S.C. - All approved shellfish harvesting areas in the Stono River and Schooner Creek have reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today. Read more...
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2/25/10,
Secretary of State and Andrews Police Seize Counterfeit Merchandise Valued at Nearly $54,000 »»
Two men at two locations to be charged Read more...
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2/24/10,
Businesses honored for outstanding recycling programs »»
COLUMBIA - Six South Carolina businesses and two hospitality facilities were honored for outstanding waste reduction and recycling programs at the second annual S.C. Smart Business Recycling Program awards ceremony, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today. Read more...
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Three Motorcyclists Among Seven Killed During Weekend Read more...
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2/23/10,
DHEC investigating upswing in Norovirus cases statewide »»
COLUMBIA, S.C. -Since early January the S.C Department of Health and Environmental Control has been investigating more than twice the usual number of diarrheal outbreaks reported across the state, the agency announced today. Read more...
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2/22/10,
Sewage spill closes Charleston County shellfish beds »»
COLUMBIA - All shellfish harvesting beds on the Stono River and Schooner Creek in Charleston County have been closed to harvest due to a sewage spill in the Ashley River, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today. Read more...
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COLUMBIA - Data about hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) in South Carolina are available to the public, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today. Read more...
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2/22/10,
Renal Dialysis Advisory Council to meet March 25 »»
COLUMBIA, S.C. ? The Renal Dialysis Advisory Council will meet March 25, at 10 a.m. in the fourth floor conference room of the Heritage Building, 1777 St. Julian Place, Middleburg Plaza area off Forest Drive, in Columbia. Read more...
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2/19/10,
PSC Commissioners Play Key Role in NARUC Yucca Mountain Resolution »»
Members of the Public Service Commission of South Carolina played a key role in the adoption of a formal NARUC resolution concerning the Yucca Mountain national repository project. Read more...
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2/19/10,
C-SPAN at the South Carolina State Library »»
On February 26, from 10:30 AM to noon, Rodee Schneider of C-SPAN will conduct a FREE workshop for C-SPAN fans, media specialists, social studies teachers, students, state government employees, librarians, and anyone else looking to gain a greater knowledge of C-SPAN and its public affairs resources. Read more...
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2/18/10,
Mental Health Employees Honored at Cross Cultural Conference »»
Shirley Furtick and Madelyn Martin, of the Agency?s Office of Community Mental Health Services, received awards at the 32nd annual meeting. Read more...
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2/17/10,
Lottery Proceeds are Helping Build a Skilled Healthcare Workforce in South Carolina »»
Each year the General Assembly appropriates funds from the Education Lottery Account (ELA) to support a wide range of educational initiatives in South Carolina. Many students, families and communities are benefiting from lottery proceeds. Did you know the General Assembly has appropriated funds from the ELA to support the Allied Healthcare Initiative to build a skilled healthcare workforce in South Carolina? Read more...
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2/16/10,
SCDPS Fatality Report, February 12-15, 2010 »»
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2/10/10,
Union County residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets »»
COLUMBIA, S.C. - A Union County woman who was bitten by her pet cat is under the care of a physician after the animal tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today. Read more...
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2/9/10,
Hearing aid specialist application deadline set »»
COLUMBIA, S.C. - People who want to take the qualifying examination for licensure as a hearing aid specialist have until March 4 to submit an application and fee to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, the agency announced today. Read more...
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Three Killed During Weekend of February 5-7, 2010 Read more...
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2/8/10,
Curator of History to Present at the 2010 SC Book Festival »»
Three Killed During Weekend of February 5-7, 2010 Read more...
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3/9/10,
Columbia Dumpster Rental - Columbia, SC Dumpsters For Rent (OfficialWire) »»
For roll off dumpster rental in Columbia at an affordable price, call A Mobile Dumpsters today at (803) 462-5543. Read more...
3/8/10,
Info sought after corrections officer shot (WIS News 10 Columbia) »»
Crimestoppers wants your help finding the person who shot a Midlands corrections officer in his own home. Read more...
3/7/10,
Sumter Neighbors on Edge Following Home Invasion (WLTX-TV Columbia) »»
Sumter, SC (WLTX) - Neighbors of Robert Johnson are on edge after the South Carolina Corrections officer was shot at his home early Friday morning. Read more...
3/6/10,
Corrections Officer Shot at Home; Suspect at Large (WLTX-TV Columbia) »»
Sumter, SC (WLTX) - Sumter police are searching for the person who broke into a corrections officer's home and shot him early Friday morning. Read more...
3/6/10,
Corrections officer shot in the chest during home invasion (WIS News 10 Columbia) »»
Someone shot a Department of Corrections officer in the chest during a home invasion early Friday morning in Sumter, according to authorities. Read more...
3/5/10,
Information sought in Friday morning Sumter shooting (WIS News 10 Columbia) »»
A Sumter man is in critical condition after police say he was shot in the chest early Friday morning. Read more...
3/5/10,
Football. 2010 Clemson Football Season Outlook (Clemson Tigers) »»
The number-one question from the news media for Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney leading up to the 2010 season will be, "How do you replace C.J. Spiller." Read more...
3/3/10,
Student of the Week: P.J. Rolow (WLTX-TV Columbia) »»
Sumter, SC (WLTX) -- A Sumter grandfather says he'll never stop learning, and he's got a new degree to prove it. Read more...
3/1/10,
Couple found guilty of homicide by child abuse (WIS News 10 Columbia) »»
A judge has found a couple guilty of homicide by child abuse in the starving death of their 17-month-old child. Read more...
3/1/10,
Father, Mother Sentenced in Baby Starvation Case (WLTX-TV Columbia) »»
Sumter, SC (WLTX) - A Sumter man and woman have been sentenced for the death of their child, who investigators concluded died of starvation. Read more...
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3/9/10,
Columbia Dumpster Rental - Columbia, SC Dumpsters For Rent - OfficialWire (press release) »»
Heroism unfolded well above ball court CharlotteObserver.com Otherwise, Bynum probably never lived up to his billing coming out of Wilson Hall in Sumter, SC, as Clemson's first McDonald's All-American. ...
3/7/10,
Four Local Women to be Honored by Girl Scouts - WLTX.com »»
Four Local Women to be Honored by Girl Scouts WLTX.com She has served as president of the following organizations/boards: United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties; Sumter YWCA; SC State Ethics Commission ...
3/4/10,
South Carolina Race Tests GOP Message - Wall Street Journal »»
South Carolina Race Tests GOP Message Wall Street Journal SUMTER, SC?Rep. John Spratt appears to be a ripe target for Republicans this year. The 14-term lawmaker is a Democrat in a conservative ...
2/26/10,
Lady Bulldogs Win Bowling Classic - South Carolina News (blog) »»
Lady Bulldogs Win Bowling Classic South Carolina News (blog) SUMTER, SC?The South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs bowling team captured the first inaugural SC State Classic held 13-14 at Shaw Lanes, Shaw Air Force Base, ...
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