Shaw Air Force Base

The wing's mission is to provide, project, and sustain combat-ready aircraft in conventional and anti-radiation suppression of enemy air defenses, strategic attack, counter-air, air interdiction, joint maritime operations and combat search-and-rescue missions.

To drive on base, you will need a current driver's license, registration and insurance. There are consequences for drunk driving and/or talking on a mobile phone without a hands-free device while operating a vehicle. Dash Cameras are to be recording while on installation.

Contact Information for AFB

• Shaw AF Base Operator DSN: 965-1110 803-895-1110
• Military & Family Readiness Center 803-895-1253 DSN 965-1253
• Carolina Pines Inn 803-895-3803/803-895-3805/1-800-769-7429 DSN: 965-3803/3805
• Child Development Center 803-895-2247
• Clinic–Shaw Air Force Base 803-895-2273 DSN: 965-2273
• Dental Clinic 803-895-6106/8
• Education Office 803-895-1838 DSN: 965-1838
• Housing Office 803-895-2421 DSN: 965-2421
• Outdoor Recreation/Recreation Supply/ FamCamp 803-895-0449
• Pediatric Clinic 803-895-2273
• Shaw AFB Youth Programs 803-895-2251 DSN: 965-2251

Telephone Access from Shaw AFB

DSN Dial 94 and the DSN number Commercial Phone: 99 and the commercial number or 98 and the commercial number

Passports and Visas

Ensure member and/or dependents have the required passports and/or visa prior to final out-processing. Member and/or dependents are not allowed to final out-process without the required passports/visas in hand for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents. Members electing the accompanied tour will not be permitted to out-process without having the required passports/visas in hand for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents.

These actions are necessary to prevent unforeseen hardships to the military members and their families. Therefore, as a last reiteration, it is essential, members do not out-process without having the appropriate passports/visas for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents.

• Carolina Pines Inn provides temporary lodging for all TDY and PCS Personnel.  Reservations may be made for members on orders by calling the lodging office at 803-895-3803. You can also make your reservation online at Air Force Inns (dodlodging.net)
• Air Force Families: If your household goods have arrived and you have children, please stop by the Military and Family Readiness Center as soon as possible to receive a certificate for 20 free hours of free childcare for each child. You will, however, be required to use our certified childcare providers.
• Volunteer Support: The Attic is in building 1402 near the Bowling Center. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and 2nd & 4th Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eligibility: E-5 and below at any time with the 3rd Thursday & 4th Saturday is ALL ACTIVE DUTY RANKS.  Retirees are also eligible. Uniforms are available at any time for all Active Duty ranks.  Their phone number is 803-895-8682. Volunteers are always welcome, to volunteer please call 803-895-1253.

Defense Service Network (DSN) Dialing Instructions

The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense (DoD). Every installation has a special DSN number and the numbers vary by world-wide location. In order to place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 312 area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included. The operator can be reached at commercial (719) 567-1110. Please note that long distance charges may be incurred.