Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential. Shaw Air Force Base is located just outside Sumter, SC with the perfect combination of small town warmth and city amenities. Sumter, SC, is 46 miles east of Columbia, SC; approximately 259 miles east of Atlanta, Georgia (I-20); 119 miles northeast of Augusta, Georgia (I-20); 101 miles northwest of Charleston, South Carolina (I-26), and 111 miles south of Charlotte, North Carolina (I-77). Shaw Air Force Base is an easy drive to Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah, Charleston, Charlotte, the beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, and the mountains. Sumter offers all the services and amenities of a metropolitan community while embracing citizens with its small-town charm. Golf, fishing, and hunting are some of the best in the area, and cultural opportunities abound, with an especially exciting visual and performing arts scenes featuring everything from traditional to avant-garde. Shaw AFB is also close to NASCAR auto racing, Carowinds Theme Park, and more.