• Increase public awareness and understanding of the armed forces and the mission, policies, and programs of the Air Force
• Support Air Force Recruiting by inspiring patriotism and encouraging young men and women to serve in the military
• Maintain a reputation as a good neighbor, as well as a respected professional organization charged with part of the responsibility for national security

Aerial support requests can include airshows, event flyovers and static displays. Static displays allow the public to experience an up-close and personal view of our equipment and weapons systems and increase their knowledge and understanding of the Air Force mission.

Policy:

• A flyover, whether on-base or off-base, is a straight and level flight, limited to one pass, by no more than four military aircraft of the same general type (e.g., tactical, transport, rotary wing) from the same military service over a predetermined point on the ground at a specific time and not involving aerobatics or demonstrations.
• A flyover of more than four aircraft, or of multiple types of aircraft, or of aircraft representing more than one military service or nation, regardless of horizontal/timing separation of flying elements, constitutes and aerial review. Flyovers at memorial or funeral services in honor of rated and/or designated active duty aviation personnel are not community engagement activities.

Requesting Aerial Support:

• Submit all aerial support requests (airshows, event flyovers, static displays, etc.) through the following link: http://www.airshows.pa.hq.af.mil. All requests for support must be submitted via this website.
• When approved, you will receive a Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs approval number. Forward that number and all pertinent information to 20fwpublicaffairs@us.af.mil.
• The 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office will send the request through to the appropriate channels and the requester will be contacted if Shaw assets are able or unable to support.  Sending/receiving a request does not confirm support.
• If the request can be supported by Shaw, the supporting unit will make all arrangements.
• If Public Affairs hasn't confirmed receipt of your request within a week of submission, please follow up by phone, (803) 895-2019, or by emailing 20fwpublicaffairs@us.af.mil.
• SHAW RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL A SCHEDULED AERIAL SUPPORT REQUEST AT ANY TIME DUE TO MISSION REQUIREMENTS.

Base tours provide members of the public with a behind-the-scenes look at the Shaw Air Force Base and 20th Fighter Wing mission, traditions and heritage. They are tailored to the interests of different age groups. Requests for base tours are granted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Policy:

• Tours will not be coordinated until all information has been approved by Public Affairs. NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Tours are only offered on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.
• Tour groups must be no more than 35 people and no less than 15, including chaperones. 
• Only one tour per organization/school, per year.
• Tour group members must be ages 12 years and over.
• Meal options:
  • The Dining Facility is closed for renovations until further notice. 
  • Meals can be purchased at one of the on-base vendors (Burger King, Subway or Taco Bell).
  • The Tee Top Café and Bowling Alley are open for lunch.
  • Groups can bring bag lunches and choose to eat outside at memorial lake, weather permitting.

To request a base tour, please email us at 20fwpublicaffairs@us.af.mil.

The Air Force sends a speaker to an event to create dialogue with local organizations and give them an insight into Air Force roles, mission, overall capabilities and the Airmen who make up the Air Force.

Policy:

• Any organization, group or individual can request an Air Force speaker. This includes community groups, business organizations, industry associations, as well as schools of all levels.
• We are restricted from participating in fundraising events and political activities.
• Once we provide a speaker, all outstanding arrangements must be made between the organization and the guest speaker.
• If the speaker must cancel, the organization is responsible for contacting 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs to re-submit a request.

Requesting a speaker for an event:

• 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs must receive a completed Speaker Request Form at least two weeks prior to the event but a minimum of four weeks is preferred. 
• Speaker requests will not be approved/coordinated until a completed speaker request form is received.
• If 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs hasn't confirmed receipt of your request within a week of submission, please follow up by phone, (803) 895-2019, or by emailing 20fwpublicaffairs@us.af.mil. Sending/receiving a request does not confirm a speaker for your event.
• SHAW RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL A SCHEDULED SPEAKER AT ANY TIME DUE TO MISSION REQUIREMENTS.