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Navy Reserve Center Charleston Hosts Change of Command Ceremony
May 28, 2026 — U.S. Navy CDR. Elijah Waddle, Navy Reserve Center assumes command from U.S. Navy CDR. Chad W. Peterson, during a Change of Command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, May 16, 2026. As CDR. Peterson closes this chapter of service, CDR. Waddle stands ready to lead Charleston’s Navy Reserve Center. MORE

Military and civilian emergency responders improve medical readiness during joint training at Joint Base Charleston
May 27, 2026 — Members assigned to the 628th Medical Group partnered with Berkeley County emergency response agencies at Joint Base Charleston, May 11-14, 2026, to strengthen tactical combat casualty care skills, improve interagency communication and prepare for real-world emergency response scenarios through realistic, hands-on training... MORE

Three people push a gurney with a patient on it into an ambulance.

Culture of Fitness: Fitness Leader training begins at Joint Base Charleston
May 21, 2026 — Last month, Team Charleston Master Fitness Leaders began training Peer Fitness Leaders on the implementation of new physical conditioning programs as part of the culture of fitness initiative at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina... MORE

U.S. Air Force non-commissioned officers teach the Peer Fitness Leadership course material to a class of Airmen.

628th Security Forces honor fallen defenders during National Police Week
May 18, 2026 — In honor of National Police Week, the 628th Security Forces Squadron hosted a series of events across the installation, May 11-14, 2026, to recognize the ultimate sacrifice of fallen defenders while fostering camaraderie among active-duty military members, civilian law enforcement, families and Airmen across the Joint Base community... MORE

Service members running outside during the Warrior Challenge.

Celebrating Our Young Heroes!
April 22, 2026 — Members of Joint Base Charleston and the local community celebrate Purple Up Day at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 22, 2026. The Month of the Military Child is a monthlong observance to honor and support military children and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)... MORE

Children walk down to school in celebrating of the Month of the Military Child.

Team Charleston Airmen Maintain C-47 Skytrain
April 17, 2026 — Members of the 315th Airlift Wing perform maintenance on Joint Base Charleston's static C-47 Skytrain... MORE

A photo of a static C-47 Skytrain sitting outside.

Palmetto Spark Pitch Day 2026!
April 17, 2026 — Joint Base Charleston's Palmetto Spark Lab hosted Pitch Day 2026... MORE

A photo of a man giving a presentation to base leadership.

Be the leader they’ll never forget: MTIs and MTLs recruit at Joint Base Charleston
April 16, 2026 — JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – Recruiters of the 737th Training Group from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, hosted a Military Training Instructor Roadshow Seminar at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 13, 2026. MTIs and MTLs educate Airmen how to become military training instructors and leaders and develop the foundation of future Air Force personnel... MORE

An MTL is briefing a group of Airmen about special duty assignments.

Through the eyes of a diamond
April 3, 2026 — First sergeants from across the installation hosted the semiannual First Sergeant Additional Duty Symposium at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Mar. 23-26, 2026, to equip Airmen with the critical knowledge needed to become an additional duty first sergeant... MORE

Airmen and Marines team up to train the next generation of warfighters
March 27, 2026 — Instructors from the Joint Base Charleston Airman Leadership School partnered with instructors at the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot to create a joint-force phased training the next generation of mission-ready professionals enhanced their leadership competencies with guidance from the U.S. Marine Corps during an Airman Leadership School field training exercise... MORE

Airmen Leadership School Airmen and Coastguardsmen participate in obstacle courses under the supervision of instructors during an ALS field training exercise at the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina.