S.C. coast to experience increase in military activity from 20th Fighter Wing exercise Dec. 11-15

According to a news release from 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs at Shaw Air Force Base, residents along the coast of South Carolina may notice increased military aircraft noise from Monday-Friday, Dec. 11-15, as the 20th Fighter Wing assigned to Shaw will conduct multiple training operations utilizing the South Carolina Electronic Warfare Range (SCEWR).

Approximately 12 U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 55th Fighter Squadron, 77th Fighter Squadron and the 79th Fighter Squadron, will participate in multiple training operations between the hours of midnight and 8 a.m. resulting in an increase of noise and military activity along the coast between Myrtle Beach and the Charleston area.

The release states SCEWR training brings together the flying community and helps shape the ever-changing landscape of the electronic and digital environment to produce combat-ready pilots, ready to tackle Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) missions.

For more information, contact Public Affairs at (803) 895-2019 or email 20fwpublicaffairs@us.af.mil.