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Press Releases

  • Shaw Airman Killed In Off-Base Fire

    A Senior Airman assigned to Shaw’s 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron died this morning in a Sumter house fire. Shaw and Sumter fire officials responded to the fire at approximately 4 a.m. The victim’s identity is being withheld until 24-hours after next-of-kin notification. The cause of the fire

  • Shaw Aircraft Resume Night Flying

    Residents near Shaw Air Force Base may notice increased noise activity during evening hours through the remainder of March due to a temporary increase in the number of flights after sunset. These flights provide Shaw F-16 pilots with the opportunity to train with night vision equipment and practice

  • Shaw Airmen Return From Deployment

    Approximately 20 Shaw Airmen assigned to the 20th Security Forces Squadron are scheduled to return here Saturday after a six-month deployment to the Middle East providing air base defense in support of the global war on terror. The Airmen are part of a group of approximately 70 Shaw Airmen that will

  • Shaw Aircraft Crash

    An Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed around 5:40 p.m. today 30 miles off the coast of South Carolina. The aircraft was from Shaw Air Force Base, SC. At the time of the accident, it was participating in a training mission. One person was on board. The pilot’s condition is unknown at this time. The