Fact Sheets

14th Airlift Squadron
The 14th Airlift Squadron "Pelicans" are an active unit of the United States Air Force, assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, SC.Used in the employment of worldwide, direct-delivery JCS airlift requirements, the 14th Airlift Squadron provides combat-ready C-17A Globemaster III aircrews for worldwide airlift supporting rapid... MORE

15th Airlift Squadron
The 15th Airlift Squadron, "Global Eagles," operate the C-17A Globemaster III aircraft and provide combat-ready aircrews for strategic airlift, airdrop, air refueling, tactical ingress, emergency nuclear airlift, Presidential support, and humanitarian relief missions worldwide. The 15th Airlift Squadron also maintains a cadre of aircrew to support... MORE

16th Airlift Squadron
A Brief History of the 16th Airlift SquadronThe 16th Airlift Squadron began as the 16th Transport Squadron on 20 November 1940. Activated in December of that year at McClellan Field, California, the unit moved to Portland, Oregon, for basic training on 9 July 1941. A year later, the unit was redesignated as the 16th Troop Carrier Squadron (TCS) on... MORE

1st Combat Camera Squadron
MISSION The mission of the 1st Combat Camera Squadron is to provide the President of the United States, Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Unified Combatant Commands, and the Air Force with a directed imagery capability in support of operations and planning requirements during worldwide crises, contingencies,... MORE

437th Aerial Port Squadron
CONTACT-Passenger Terminal: (843) 963-3038-Lost & Found: (843) 963-7005-Air Freight Customer Service: (843) 963-3437BACKGROUNDThe mission of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron is to provide responsive global cargo and passenger movement operations while cultivating combat-ready airmen.The 437 APS was activated on December 27, 1965 and organized on... MORE

437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) is a dedicated team of nearly 700 Total Force Integrated maintainers consisting of Active Duty, Civilian, and Air reserve Technicians working side by side, leveraging their diverse skills and expertise to maintain 40 C–17A aircraft. The squadron is crucial in upholding Joint Base Charleston’s mission... MORE

437th Airlift Wing
437th AIRLIFT WINGThe Wing executes Air Mobility Command’s Global Reach airlift capability via 40 C-17A Globemaster III assigned aircraft. It deploys Airmen and aircraft worldwide in support of contingency operations involving airland and airdrop delivery of forces, equipment and supplies. The C-17A is a capable aircraft due to air refueling and... MORE

437th Maintenance Operations
In June 2013, the 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron (MOS) was inactivated due to a lack of Field Grade Officer (FGO) manning in the 21A career field. As a result, the Squadron Commander position was eliminated and the organization was realigned directly under the 437th Maintenance Group (MXG) Commander, and designated Maintenance Operations... MORE

437th Maintenance Squadron
The 437th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) consists of seven flights which includes 14 unique sections. Our vision of “Ready Airmen protecting our nation’s promise around the world” drives us to execute our no-fail, global mission through safe, precise, reliable, mission-ready equipment and aircraft…anytime, anywhere. MXS is composed of 410 combat-ready... MORE

437th Operations Support Squadron
The 437th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) is the largest and most diverse squadron in the 437th Operations Group consisting of approximately 220 members and 10 Flights or functional areas: Current Operations, Wing Training (Readiness & Training Flights), Wing Tactics, Airfield Operations for 2 geographically separated areas, Aircrew Flight... MORE

437th Special Operations Squadron
The 437 Special Operations Squadron, “Scorpions”, maintains a continual employment posture of personnel and equipment to provide C-17 Special Operations Low-Level II (SOLL II) qualified crews to meet CJCS global airlift delivery and employment of special operations force packages. The squadron conducts rapid global infiltration, exfiltration, resupply and specialized refueling missions in support of special operations forces in hostile, denied, or politically sensitive areas... MORE

628th Air Base Wing
The 628th Air Base Wing serves as the host unit of Joint Base Charleston, and is comprised of two operational groups and a wing staff directorate. The 628th ABW provides installation support to more than 60 DOD and federal agencies serving more than 90,000 Airmen, Sailors, Marines, Soldiers, Coast Guardsmen, civilians, dependents and retirees. It... MORE

628th Civil Engineer Squadron
The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron's mission is to provide ready engineers to support worldwide air component and joint missions and provide installation engineering and emergency response capabilities to support mission partners across Joint Base Charleston. Joint Base Charleston includes the Air Base, Naval Weapons Station, North Auxiliary Field,... MORE

628th Communications Squadron
U.S. Air Force Fact Sheet628TH COMMUNICATIONS SQUADRONThe 628th Communications Squadron provides a broad range of communication services to the Joint Base Charleston workforce. In doing so it services more than 23,000 active-duty, reserve, government civilian, and contractor personnel from the 315th and 437th Airlift Wings, the 628th Air Base Wing,... MORE

628th Comptroller Squadron
CONTACT- Finance: 843-963-BUCK (2825)- Lobby Status: Monday - Thursday 0900-1500- Address: 204 N. Davis Dr. Bldg 322 / 3rd floor Charleston AFB 29404- Submit your Finance questions through the Comptroller Services Portal; a user-friendly, fully secure, and 100%... MORE

628th Contracting Squadron
CONTACT-Flight A: (843) 963-5157-Flight B: (843) 963-5173BACKGROUNDDirectly supports over 7,300 DoD personnel in one air base wing, two air mobility wings and six geographically-separated associate units. Provides operational support for assigned C-17A aircraft. Prepares, awards, and administers contracts for construction, supplies, and services... MORE

628th Force Support Squadron
THE 628TH FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRONThe 628th Force Support Squadron enhances the quality-of-life and combat capabilities through diversified services that provide force development, sustainment (food, fitness, and lodging), resource management and organization, manpower and personnel, family readiness, child and youth development, and Morale, Welfare... MORE

628th Health Care Operations Squadron
628 HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS SQUADRON UPDATES:The 628TH Healthcare Operations Squadron ensures Joint Base Charleston families are medically supported by providing comprehensive care to over ten thousand-four hundred enrollees, sixty-three thousand beneficiaries, and thirty-two thousand annual visits. Our five Defense Health Clinics affords medical... MORE

628th Logistics Readiness Squadron
Enhances rapid, global mobility and sustainment for America's armed forces by providing supplies, equipment, vehicles, war reserve materiel, port services, and fuels valued at over $500M to Joint Base Charleston, one air base wing, two air mobility wings and multiple tenant units. Directs logistics planning requirements for 4,500 personnel/3,450... MORE

628th Medical Group
The 628th Medical Group provides quality health services for 63,000 eligible beneficiaries, dental readiness for 4,000 active duty service members, and an occupational health program for 2,100 members on Joint Base Charleston thereby ensuring Airmen are medically prepared to support combatant commanders worldwide, over 60 Department of Defense &... MORE

628th Mission Support Group
Provides programs, policies, services, and facilities to a combined military/civilian force of 7,300 personnel in support of the 628th Airbase Wing and both 437th & 315th Airlift Wings. The multi-service mission for Joint Base Charleston consist of communications, contracting, supply, transportation, logistical support, civil engineering,... MORE

628th OPERATIONAL MEDICAL READINESS SQUADRON
MissionThe 628th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron consists of the following 8 flights: Mental Health, Dental, Operational Medicine, Public Health, Bioenvironmental Engineering, Human Performance, Readiness and Family Advocacy. The OMRS team provides care to 4.7K TF members and ensures deploying personnel are medically ready and protected from... MORE

628th Security Forces Squadron
CONTACT:- Air Base: Base Defense Operations Center – (843) 963-3600 or 911- Weapons Station: Base Defense Operations Center – (843) 794-7555 or 911BACKGROUNDMission:To Provide force protection/law enforcement services to over 60 DoD and Federal agencies and over 86,500 Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, civilians, dependents and... MORE

AF Claims Service Center Message
To minimize the risk of property loss or damage during a hurricane or tropical storm, we recommend the following preventive measures. The claims center encourages you to take action as soon as possible whenever the likelihood of a hurricane or tropical storm is imminent. Taking a few precautionary measures will prevent or minimize personal property... MORE

Air Mobility Command
Air Mobility Command was activated June 1, 1992, with headquarters at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and is one of 11 major Air Force commands. On Oct. 1, 2016, AMC consolidated with Military Air Command making AMC the oldest major command in the Air Force tracing its history to the establishment of the Air Corps Ferrying Command on May 29, 1941... MORE

Army Reserve Units at Joint Base Charleston
1189th Transportation Surface BrigadeMission: Provide mission command to assigned and attached SDDC (Army Reserve) units, and when required MTOE battalions engaged in Joint Logistics Over the Shores (JLOT), and terminal operations; provide support to other DoD partners, and civil authorities in support of the Combatant Commanders.  Deputy... MORE

AtHoc
Joint Base Charleston uses AtHoc to notify the entire installation within 10 minutes of an emergency event all from a single centralized web-based instance.Notifications can range from Force Protection Condition changes and Anti-terror warnings to natural disaster alerts for approaching tornados, hurricanes or other emergency situations such as an... MORE

Chapel
Air Base (AB) Chapel: 107 Arthur Dr.AB Chapel Walk-In Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 0900-1500Fridays closed for TrainingAB Chapel Phone:Commercial: (843) 963-4673 (HOPE)DSN: (312) 673-HOPENOTE: For after duty hours emergencies, call the Command Post at (843) 963-8400. Naval Weapons Stations (NWS) Chapel: 707 Chapel DriveNWS Chapel Office... MORE

Command Post
The Objective Wing Command Post (OWCP), known as "Palmetto Ops", supports peacetime and combat Global Reach for America by preparing, launching and recovering all aircraft that travel through Joint Base Charleston, day and night.OWCP professionals provide command and control to orchestrate the wing mission, operating state-of-the-art voice data... MORE

Damage or Loss of Personal Property from Severe Weather
Damage or Loss of Personal Property due to Severe Weather or Extraordinary Hazards The Military Personnel and Civilian Employees Claims Act (MPCECA), is a gratuitous payment statue. It does not provide insurance coverage and is not designed to make the United States a total insurer of the personal property of claimants. Payment does not depend on... MORE

DOD expanding access to military commisaries, exchanges and recreation facilities
As of Jan. 1, Veterans eligible to obtain a Veteran Health Identification Card must use this credential for in-person installation and privilege access. The card must display the Veteran’s eligibility status. Apply at https://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/vhic/index.asp. For Joint Base Charleston installation access please visit the Dorchester Road visitors control center to register VHIC upon first visit. Veterans eligible solely under this act who are not enrolled in or are not eligible to enroll in VA health care, or who are enrolled in VA health care, but do not possess a Veteran Health Identification Card will not have access to DoD and Coast Guard installations for in-person commissary, exchange, and MWR retail privileges, but will have full access to online exchanges and American Forces Travel. VCC Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7 a.m.- 4p.m. ... MORE

Environmental Concerns
I have an environmental concern about Joint Base Charleston, who do I contact?All written inquiries and telephone calls concerning the environmental performance of JB Charleston are directed to the Public Affairs office at (843) 963-5608.Joint Base Charleston is committed to protect the environment. The fundamental goals for environmental... MORE

Equal Opportunity and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Who We Are: The Equal Opportunity office seeks to eliminate unlawful discrimination against military, civilian employees, family members and retirees; resolve EO & Non-EO workplace disputes and eliminate non-discriminatory harassment for military personnel. Our purview includes with limitations dependent on the aggrieved individual’s status race,... MORE

Humanitarian donations
Joint Relief International113 S. Bates StreetJoint Base Charleston, S.C. 29404THE DENTON PROGRAMThe Denton Amendment, Title 10 U.S.C. Section 402, states "the Secretary of Defense may transport to any country, without charge, supplies which have been furnished by a non-governmental source and which are intended for humanitarian assistance. Such... MORE

Inprocessing at Joint Base Charleston
Directions to Joint Base CharlestonAirportsCharleston International Airport services the tri-county area and is in close proximity. In fact, the base and airport share runways.There are no military shuttles or mass transit that runs from the airport to the base.Rental cars are available on-site. Commercial transportation is available from the... MORE

Inspector General
The Inspector General's Office serves commanders and our joint base mission partners both by executing the complaint resolution process and by proactively training all members of the organization about IG processes and fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) issues. A successful complaint resolution program is designed to enhance the organization's... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Air Park
The Joint Base Charleston Air Park was dedicated on September 18, 1987, to provide an appreciation of the base's history and to honor those who served here over the years. The air park began with the restoration and display of a C-47 "Skytrain" and now includes a C-121 "Constellation," a C-124C "Globemaster II," and a C-141B "Starlifter." Over the... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Housing Management Office
Air Force Housing Management OfficePhone (843) 963-3858Fax (843) 963-3866101 North Davis DriveJoint Base Charleston, SC 29404-4085Hours of Operation are Mondays through Fridays - 7:30am - 4:00pm (EST)Welcome to Joint Base Charleston!The housing branch provides guidance, direction and assistance for access to safe, quality, affordable housing in... MORE

Military & Family Readiness Center
Military and Family ReadinessMore Programs and ServicesA key resource on your installation and a gateway to accessing all of the resources available to you, the Airman & Family Readiness Center provides information, support and services to help you balance the demands of family and the military lifestyle. The Airman & Family Readiness Center is one... MORE

North Auxiliary Airfield
North Auxiliary Airfield is located 3 miles east of North, South Carolina, 65 miles northwest of Joint Base Charleston, and 45 miles southeast of the state capital of Columbia. The land area of the base is 2,400 acres of which 1150 acres of this area are undeveloped. The land for the base was bought between 1942 and 1945. The original dirt runway... MORE

Protocol
The protocol office directly supports Joint Base Charleston's three Wing Commanders in planning & overseeing more than 200 annual official visits, military ceremonies, conferences, and other distinguished visitor (DV) activities. They personally advise commanders and leaders from 53 distinct tenant units on a wide variety of issues, including... MORE

Public Affairs
Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs provides trusted counsel to our leaders; builds, maintains and strengthens Airmen morale and readiness; enhances public trust and support and achieves global influence and deterrence... MORE

Retiree Activities
The Retiree Activities Office (RAO) serves as an information center for retirees of all military services, their spouses, including those spouses who are widows or widowers and also provides volunteer support to the 628th Airlift Wing activities.The RAO recruits volunteers to support these base activities.The office is located at 103 Hill... MORE

Safety Office
The mission of the Joint Base Charleston Safety Office is to protect resources and preserve operational capability by promoting mishap prevention and risk management through education, inspection, enforcement, investigation and analysis. We endeavor to make Joint Base Charleston a safe, healthful place and to keep our flying operations... MORE

School Information for Newcomers
Welcome to Joint Base Charleston. Military HOMEFRONT is the premier website to get the most current newcomer information for the installation and community, including school information. Additionally, there are tips and tools for relocating to the area.School Information for Newcomers Selecting the right school for your child is an important aspect... MORE

Staff Judge Advocate (Legal Office)
628TH AIR BASE WING STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATEOur mission is to support preparation of combat aviation forces by providing full spectrum legal services; ensure the highest caliber of deployable Airmen by promoting legal readiness and discipline; and protect resources enabling Joint Base Charleston to stage combat forces. LOCATION AND HOURSOffice... MORE

U.S. AIR FORCE EXPEDITIONARY CENTER
The United States Air Force Expeditionary Center is the Air Force's Center of Excellence for advanced mobility and expeditionary combat support training and education. The Expeditionary Center provides command oversight to five Air Mobility Command (AMC) units and two unique schools. Located on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., the USAF EC... MORE

Wing Plans and Programs
The Wing Plans and Programs Office (XP) directly supports Joint Base Charleston’s three Wing Commanders in operation of the Crisis Action Team and maintaining plans that relate to the overall mission assigned to each wing. XP also works with tenant commands and external users to facilitate their operational needs. Those users can range from Human... MORE