Air Force, civilian response forces to conduct combined exercise Published March 29, 2017 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – First responders and emergency management teams from Shaw Air Force Base and Sumter County will conduct an all-day aircraft incident related exercise March 30 at Patriot Park in Sumter, South Carolina. The exercise is an effort to bolster the ability of base and community responders to work together if an emergency involving an aircraft were to take place in the local area. The exercise will enhance critical relationships and provide first responders with exposure to the practices and procedures necessary to respond to such an incident. As a result of the exercise, community members can expect to see increased activity and emergency vehicles near Patriot Park. Questions regarding the exercise can be directed to the 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at 20FWPublicAffairs@us.af.mil or 803-895-2015.