SHAW PILOT IDENTIFIED IN SOUTHWEST ASIA F-16 CRASH Published Dec. 2, 2014 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- U.S. Air Force officials released today the name of an F-16 pilot assigned here who died in an aircraft accident this week in Southwest Asia while supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Captain William H. DuBois, 30, of New Castle, Colorado, died Dec. 1 when his F-16 aircraft crashed as it was returning to base. Dubois was assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron here. He is survived by his wife. "Losing Capt. DuBois is sad and tragic," said Col. Stephen F. Jost, 20th Fighter Wing commander. "Our most sincere condolences go out to his family, friends and squadron members during this difficult time. Capt Dubois was a patriot who was willing to put his life on the line every day in service to his nation. He was a valued Airman, pilot and friend of those he touched here at Team Shaw and who deployed with him. He will be greatly missed." The cause of this accident is under investigation. -30- Note: All media inquiries should be directed to 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs, by phone during the day at (803)895-2019, by mobile phone at (803)468-5469 or by email at 20FWPublicAffairs@us.af.mil.