Increased noise during operational readiness exercise Published Nov. 19, 2013 By 011113 SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- The 20th Fighter Wing will conduct an Operational Readiness Exercise Nov. 18-22. Local residents can expect increased jet noise and loudspeaker announcements throughout the day and possibly until 1 a.m. Entry and exit delays are possible at all gates during this time.The exercises and additional flying of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, ensures 20th Fighter Wing Airmen are trained and prepared to support overseas contingency operations and effectively generate, deploy and employ F-16s in defense of our Nation.For more information, please contact the 20th Fighter Wing public affairs office at (803) 895-2019 or 20FWPublicAffairs@us.af.mil.