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Shaw F-16s resume night flying

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SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. --  Residents near Shaw Air Force Base may notice increased flying activity during the evening hours Jan. 29 through Feb. 1 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 tactics that are critical to survivability in combat.

For more information, call 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs at (803) 895-2019.