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Air expo gives attendees firsthand look at military
May 1, 2018 — The Joint Base Charleston 2018 Air and Space Expo, the first in seven years, took over the flightline and skies above JB Charleston, April 28, 2018. The expo gave audiences a chance to see and experience aerial and ground demonstrations and meet and interact with performers at JB Charleston to help maintain close ties with the greater Charleston... MORE

Master Sgt. Christopher Malone, U.S. Army Special Operations Command Black Daggers Parachute Demonstration Detachment demonstrator, throws a ceremonial first pitch at a Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park during a Charleston RiverDogs baseball game, April 26, 2018.

JB CHS Air Expo draws 80,000 attendees
April 28, 2018 — More than 80,000 people attended the 2018 Joint Base Charleston Air and Space Expo April 28. This was the first time Joint Base Charleston has held an air show since 2011.The expo offered more than 50 demonstrations and displays ranging from Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics activities to World War II static display aircraft and... MORE

The AeroShell T-6 Texan Formation Flight performs during Air & Space Expo, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 28, 2018.

Space and STEM showcased at JBC Air and Space Expo
April 28, 2018 — Since the 1957 launch of Sputnik, a Russian satellite, Americans have been challenged to step up and become leaders in science, technology, engineering and math -- collectively known as STEM. Over the years, there has been a trend in the push for STEM education to younger generations. Recognizing this, Air Mobility Command prioritizes the creation... MORE

A young child chases down a paper airplane during a paper plane throwing competition at the Joint Base Charleston Air and Space Expo at JB Charleston, S.C. Apr 28, 2018.

First JB Charleston C-17s receive nose art, embrace heritage
April 28, 2018 — A Nose Art Unveiling Ceremony was held April 27, 2018 for two of Team Charleston’s C-17 Globemaster III aircraft here during the Joint Base Charleston Air and Space Expo rehearsal. A total of eight C-17s are scheduled to receive nose art over the course of the next few months as a part of the Air Force-wide initiative of squadron revitalization.“We... MORE

Members of the 315th Airlift Wing reveal the nose art on a C-17 Globemaster III during rehearsal of the Air and Space Expo, April 27, 2018.

Black Daggers rehearse for 2018 Air and Space Expo
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A Soldier from the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team, known as the “Black Daggers,” parachutes down to a drop zone as part of a 2018 Air and Space Expo rehearsal April 27, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

2018 Air and Space Expo rehearsal
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The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard team practices before their performance at the 2018 Air and Space Expo rehearsal at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 27, 2018.

B-25J “Miss Mitchell” arrives for JB Charleston Air and Space Expo
April 27, 2018 — Crew members of a B-25J “Miss Mitchell" arrive here to participate in the 2018 Air and Space Expo April 26. The Mitchell bomber was the first Army airplane to sink an enemy submarine, fly from a carrier deck, pack a 75-mm cannon and to see action on every fighting front. The Mitchell Bomber flew over 150 missions over Italy during WWII and carries... MORE

Roger Van Ranst, flight mechanic for the B-25J “Miss Mitchell,” stands in front of the plane April 26, 2018, on the flightline of Atlantic Aviation.

DEFY the odds, stay drug free
April 18, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston will hold a free Drug Education For Youth mentorship workshop Aug 1-10, 2018, for dependents, ages 9-12, of active duty, reserve, guard, retired and Department of Defense employees at the Weapons Station Balfour Beatty Community Center. This workshop has spots available for 30 children and the deadline to register is April 27,... MORE

Team Charleston Youth Programs receive expedited accreditation
April 18, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston’s Youth Programs were re-accredited by the Council on Accreditation March 22, 2018. Accreditation is the process in which certification of competency, authority and credibility is presented to those qualifying. Accreditation signifies an organization or program is effectively managing its resources and is providing the best possible services to all stakeholders... MORE

Children process through the deployment line with different base agencies during a youth deployment line at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C., Nov. 4, 2017.

Sponsors support PCS transition
April 17, 2018 — A variety of challenges and concerns may arise as Airmen prepare to move from one duty location to another. Having a good sponsor can make the transition for those inbound with permanent change of station orders smoother... MORE