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437th Maintenance Group awarded 2023 Daedalian Trophy
November 20, 2024 — The 437th Maintenance Group recently earned the 2023 Major General Clements McMullen Weapon System Maintenance Award, recognizing them as the best weapons system maintenance unit in the United States Air Force... MORE

Team Charleston Airman selected for SLECP-O
November 19, 2024 — For the past several years, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Weaver has achieved his goal of becoming an Officer in the U.S. Air Force... MORE

16th AS prepare to take flight during BMTW
November 15, 2024 — The 16th Airlift Squadron, alongside various mission and joint partners, are gearing up for Battalion Mass Tactical Week at Pope Army Airfield on Fort Liberty, North Carolina. BMTW is a large-scale, multi-day exercise that enhances readiness, interoperability, and mission capabilities while refining the skills needed to execute complex airborne operations crucial for ensuring global response readiness... MORE

U.S. Airmen collaborate during mission planning for Battalion Mass Tactical Week at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, Nov. 13, 2024.

Team Charleston showcases joint readiness, initiatives during USAFEC command team visit
October 31, 2024 — The U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center command team visited Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Oct. 28-31, gaining insight into JB Charleston’s contributions to global mobility, rapid deployment and joint operations. U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Stephen Snelson, USAFEC commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Fuselier, USAFEC command chief, engaged with Airmen and Sailors across the installation, observing firsthand the initiatives and capabilities they contribute to JB Charleston’s mission success... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Eric Philips, 628th Communications Squadron security operations technician, receives a coin from Brig. Gen. Stephen Snelson, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, during a visit to Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Oct. 29, 2024. During their visit, Snelson and Fuselier gained insight into JB Charleston’s vital contributions to global mobility, rapid deployment, and joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Silvera)

Det. 5: Inside the schoolhouse that keeps the C-17 flying
October 29, 2024 — Det. 5 is where C-17 maintainers undergo rigorous training, combining technical knowledge with the vital skills of teamwork and collaboration... MORE

an instructor gives directions to two airmen inside a simulated C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft's flight deck

JB Charleston Welcomes new class of Honorary Commanders
October 28, 2024 — Joint Base Charleston welcomed new class of honorary commanders... MORE

Christie Rainwater, Mayor of Hanahan, S.C., speaks about her time as an honorary commander

Celebrating Excellence: Joint Base Charleston Hosts the International Police Working Dogs Association's 25th Anniversary Certification Event
October 16, 2024 — For the second year, Joint Base Charleston hosted the International Police Working Dogs Association, bringing together local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies from all over the nation... MORE

A canine gets ready for a takedown maneuver.

Team Charleston Airman selected for OTS
October 10, 2024 — For the past two years, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kaitlyn Elliot has been working diligently alongside her fellow finance Airmen with enlisted stripes, but soon, she may be donning a velcro patch with a gold bar. Elliot, 628th Comptroller Squadron financial operations technician, was recently chosen for Officer Training School, achieving a long-awaited goal... MORE

Weapons, Accountability, and Readiness: Inside an Air Force Armory
October 4, 2024 — The 628th SFS armories are manned 24/7 ensuring weapons are always accounted for and ready to arm Defenders and aircrew in any situation... MORE

An armorer retrieves a rifle in an armory

Global Eagles Soar to New Heights, Recognized for Distinguished Efforts
October 4, 2024 — The 15th Airlift Squadron was awarded the 2023 Berlin Airlift Humanitarian Mission Award recently at the Air and Space Forces Association National Convention. The Berlin Airlift Humanitarian Mission Award recognizes the most outstanding humanitarian mission of the year... MORE