Joint Base Charleston

Airmen compete during 2019 Alpha Warrior Super Regional event

Twelve Airmen competed, tackling a variety of functional fitness obstacles, while utilizing the Joint Base Charleston Fitness Center’s Alpha Warrior battle rig. The competition focuses on a competitor’s overall readiness and is designed to promote more fit and resilient service members. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

CATM zeroes in on targets

Staff Sgt. Rossitor Alexander, an instructor assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance flight, fires an M9 pistol at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. July 1, 2019. CATM facilitates readiness by equipping Airmen with the knowledge and skills to use weapons properly, and provides support to local and regional military branches. CATM instructors qualify for the weapons annually to maintain proficiency. (Photo by Senior Airman Megan Munoz) https://www.jbcharleston.jb.mil/News/Article-Displ

14th Airlift Squadron Aircrew Conducts Integrated Mission Sortie

Maj. Nicholas Gillin, 14th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilot, performs low-level operations during a local training mission June 26, 2019, over the Southeastern U.S. The aircrew was able to include integrated air defense during the mission to accomplish currency training while simulating assault tactics. Readiness training like this helps ensure 14th AS Airmen can provide rapid global mobility for worldwide Air Force contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tenley Long)

JB Charleston team supports French Marine Nationale allies

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Patrick Sutton, Naval Support Activity Charleston executive officer and 628th Mission Support Group deputy commander, waits for the Marine Nationale (French Navy) Landing Helicopter Dock Tonnerre to dock at the Columbus Terminal Port as part of a deployment stopover June 21, 2019, in Charleston, S.C. Sutton and Sailors of the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron waterfront port operations spoke with leaders of LHD Tonnerre to ensure the crew received support during their stay in Charleston. Engagements such as this provide opportunities to strengthen partnerships between allies. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

JB Charleston members participate in UK memorial service

Members of the public, veterans and service members gather during the RAF Ramsbury Airfield Dedication ceremony June 9, 2019, at Ramsbury Airfield, U.K. The Remembrance Project brought veterans, Joint Base Charleston service members, RAF service members, and the public to this final ceremony. The ceremonial event was held to honor the sacrifices and strengthen the bond between the U.S. and UK. The final stage of this Airfield Remembrance Project coincides with the 75th anniversary of D-Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jill Neufeld)

Q and A: JB Charleston fuels Airman ‘pumped’ for award

Staff Sgt. Christopher Stuebbe, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team chief, poses in front of his team’s sign June 17, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Stuebbe won Air Mobility Command’s NCO of the year, leading to a nomination for 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. (Photo by Senior Airman Christian Sullivan) Q and A: JB Charleston fuels Airman ‘pumped’ for a

JB Charleston debuts new Summer Intern Program

Left to right: Rachel Higgins, Emma McBride, Aleric Stell and Brandon Harvey, participants in the new Summer Intern Program, stand on the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III during a tour of Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 10, 2019. The interns toured the base to learn about the layout, mission capabilities and where their offices are located. The 90-day program was developed to provide exposure to young adults in the local community as they get ready to enter the workforce and show them opportunities that exist for becoming a government employee. (Photo by Senior Airman Thomas T. Charlton) JB Charleston debuts new Summer Intern Program

Flew from fighter to cargo: Pilot gains rare breadth of knowledge

Maj. Jonathan Mahan, a C-17 Globemaster III pilot assigned to the 14th Airlift Squadron, looks over his shoulder as he prepares his aircraft for refueling May 14, 2019, during flight training operations over the Gulf of Mexico. Mahan went from operating fighters on the frontline in an F-15 Eagle to delivering people, supplies and other cargo in a C-17 Globemaster III. Flew from fighter to cargo: Pilot gains rare bread

JB Charleston conducts annual mobile aircraft fire training

Firefighters assigned to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron put out a fire on a mobile aircraft fire training unit May 27, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. JB Charleston’s fire department teamed with the Crash Fire Rescue Marines from Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, S.C., to conduct Joint Mobile Aircraft Fire Training May 27-31, 2019, at JB Charleston’s Fire Department training grounds. This training not only fulfilled an annual requirement for mission capable firefighters but it also highlighted the importance of collaboration between joint mission partners throughout the Lowcountry. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Helena Owens)

Exercise Palmetto Challenge: readiness, rapid mobility

Airmen assigned to the 628th Aerial Port Squadron wench an R-11 refueler onto a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Palmetto Challenge May 21, 2019, at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C. During the exercise, Airmen assigned to 628th Air Base Wing, 437th Airlift Wing and 315th Airlift Wing personnel mobilized for simulated deployments to McEntire Joint National Guard Base, and Pope Air Force Base, S.C. The training was designed to develop and maintain full-spectrum readiness and ensure JB Charleston’s forces are equipped and trained to conduct rapid global mobility operations in support of Air Mobility Command and DOD priorities. (Photo by Senior Airman Joshua Maund)

‘Rican 68’ memorial honors lost Airmen

Airmen from around the Air Force gathered May 2, 2019, in Port Wentworth, GA, to memorialize the fatal crash of a C-130 Hercules one year ago to the day. Nine members of the Puerto Rican Air National Guard, 156th Airlift Wing, lost their lives in the crash outside Savannah, GA, May 2, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Sullivan) READ THE STORY HERE.

CRS conducts maritime tactical training

Master-at-Arms Petty Officer 3rd Class Adam Bolas, Coastal Riverine Squadron 10 Bravo 2nd Platoon, fires a 50 caliber machine gun outfitted with blank fire adapters March 14, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. – Naval Weapons Station, as part of a maritime exercise to demonstrate tactical team movements, blank firing drills, entry control point drills and simulated enemy fire, among other security skillsets on the Cape Douglas, a logistics Naval vessel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Allison Payne) READ THE STORY HERE.

JB Charleston hosts aviation camp

Participants from the Take Flight Aviation Camp pose in front of a C-17 Globemaster III April 18, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The middle school students from Colleton County received briefings from current and former pilots and commanders and also took a tour of one of JB Charleston’s C-17s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Sullivan) SEE THE STORY HERE.

Military, civilians band together for domestic threat response training

The Charleston County S.W.A.T. team dons their gear for a joint training exercise with Citadel cadets and members of the 628th Security Forces Squadron April 12, 2019, on Naval Weapons Station Charleston, Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The intent of the operation was to execute defense support to civil authorities. The training focused on developing leadership and troop leading procedures, interagency interoperability, hands-on experience, communication, collaboration and building cohesion while demonstrating capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helena Owens) READ THE STORY HERE.