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JB Charleston Airmen exercising in Indo-Pacific support real-world search-and-rescue operation, save 11 stranded in dangerous sea conditions
July 19, 2023 — Four Joint Base Charleston Airmen were involved in a successful search-and-rescue operation off the coast of Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, July 10.French, Canadian and U.S. Forces participating in Mobility Guardian 2023 were conducting exercise operations when a real-world distress signal came through, prompting their... MORE

Staff Sgt. Taylor Crul, 1st Combat Camera aerial combat photographer, documents a search-and-rescue operation while taking part in Mobility Guardian 2023 off the coast of Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, July 10, 2023.

Team Charleston participates in historic, large-scale mobility exercise in Indo-Pacific
July 19, 2023 — Joint Base Charleston Airmen are leading the way across the Indo-Pacific region in support of Mobility Guardian 2023.With more than 3,000 Airmen and 70 mobility aircraft from seven Allied and partner nations involved, MG23 is the largest full-spectrum readiness exercise in Air Mobility Command’s history.“Joint Base Charleston continues to excel in... MORE

USAF C-17s and Allied aircraft are parked on the Andersen Air Force Base flight line in Guam on July 11, 2023.

Stories of Service: Airman to Olympian
March 31, 2023 — A former Olympian now serves as an Airman to give back to the country that helped her fulfill her dreams... MORE

Stories of Service graphic. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Jim Masie)

CHPS Physical Activity Challenge: Spring Into Shape
March 17, 2023 — During the months of May and June, Air Force Civilian Health Promotion Services (CHPS) is encouraging the workforce to improve their overall health by increasing physical activity with the launch of the “Spring Into Shape” program... MORE

JB Charleston's Airman Leadership school Graduates Class of 23-B
February 24, 2023 — Congratulations to the Airman Leadership School Class of 23-B graduates... MORE

Command Chief Master Sgt. Bateman coins Tech. Sgt. Sexton.

Ukrainian Soldiers Visit Joint Base Charleston
February 23, 2023 — Ukrainian Soldiers wounded while fighting the Russian invasion of Ukraine visit Joint Base Charleston... MORE

JB Charleston transports critical infrastructure equipment
January 13, 2023 — Members of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, load power infrastructure equipment onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Dec. 13, 2022. This critical equipment is part of a $53 million humanitarian package announced by the U.S. Secretary of State, endeavoring to offset continued Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure... MORE

A photo of an Airman guiding cargo onto a C-17.

JB Charleston launches 24 C-17s, demonstrates warfighting capabilities during mission generation exercise
January 6, 2023 — Joint Base Charleston launched 24 C-17 Globemaster IIIs to conduct a mission generation exercise that integrated Air Force, Army, and Marine forces across five operating locations, Jan. 5, 2023... MORE

Several aircraft wait to take off on a runway.

437th MXG prepares 24 C-17s for mission generation exercise
January 6, 2023 — In preparation for Mission Generations Exercise 2023, the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron ensured that 24 C-17s Globemaster IIIs were ready to demonstrate the 437th Airlift Wing’s ability to rapidly generate and project overwhelming airpower that integrated Air Force, Army, and Marine forces across five operating locations... MORE

Airmen prepare a C-17 Globemaster III for refueling.

24 C-17s take off from JB Charleston during mission generation exercise
January 5, 2023 — Joint Base Charleston conducts mission generation exercise in Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 5, 2023. The exercise focused on agile combat employment and the ability to project overwhelming air power and superiority in a short timeframe... MORE

A photo of 24 Aircraft fly over a bridge.