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C-17s return to JB Charleston after Hurricane Ian
October 6, 2022 — Base personnel executed the rapid recovery of the C-17s, ensuring the continuation of Team Charleston’s rapid global mobility mission... MORE

JB CHS begins recovery operations following Hurricane Ian
October 3, 2022 — After Hurricane Ian, recovery teams began conducting damage assessments and making repairs around the installation... MORE

An Airman replaces a fuse on a power line

JBC relocates C-17s, prepares for Tropical Storm Ian
September 29, 2022 — Base personnel completed C-17 Globemaster III aircraft relocation operations in preparation for Tropical Storm Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. To effectively prepare the aircraft for relocation, base personnel worked together to ensure the C-17s were fueled and loaded with the necessary equipment... MORE

Multiple aircraft sit on the flightline.

JB Charleston implements Hurricane Condition 3
September 28, 2022 — Joint Base Charleston transitioned to Hurricane Condition 3 at 6 p.m. today, based on the projected path of Hurricane Ian... MORE

A C-17 takes off from Joint Base Charleston.

JB Charleston implements Hurricane Condition 4
September 28, 2022 — Joint Base Charleston has activated Hurricane Condition Four alert status as of 6 p.m. Sept. 27, 2022, due to weather conditions projected by Hurricane Ian. Hurricane Condition Four is declared when the forecast calls for the arrival of 50-knot (58 mph) sustained winds or greater within 72 hours. ... MORE

Strength in numbers: Loadmasters train with North Charleston Police Department
September 22, 2022 — Loadmasters from the 15th and 16th Airlift Squadrons conducted a joint training exercise with the North Charleston Police Department, allowing both parties to practice and hone in on their skills... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 15th and 16th Airlift Squadrons and personnel from the North Charleston Police Department pose for a group photo during a joint training exercise at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept.16, 2022. The exercise prepared loadmasters to load larger vehicles onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft - a potential wartime scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Silvera)

Joint Base Chapel Grand Re-Opening
September 20, 2022 — Airmen and chapel volunteers celebrated a “Grand Re-Opening” at the Joint Base Chapel annual picnic... MORE

Volunteers pass out food at a Chapel event.

William Jimeno, 9/11 attack survivor, recounts his inspirational story
September 9, 2022 — William Jimeno, survivor of the attacks on 9/11, shares his story at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 7, 2022. Jimeno served four years in the U.S. Navy before leaving the service to achieve his dream of becoming a police officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Sara Jenkins) MORE

JB Charleston demonstrates agile combat employment
September 7, 2022 — U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Shaw Air Force Base and Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, participated in Exercise Iron Hand 22-09 at North Auxiliary Airfield, Aug. 26, 2022. During the exercise Airmen from various career fields were given specific medical and security forces training while still performing their primary duties for integrated combat turns on F-16 Fighting Falcons... MORE

MacDill trains for agile combat employment at Joint Base Charleston
September 6, 2022 — MacDill Air Force Base personnel worked in conjunction with Joint Base Charleston personnel to complete the 6th Air Refueling Wing's Agile Combat Employment capstone exercise at Joint Base Charleston, Aug. 25, 2022. The exercise simulated KC-135 aircraft being in flight 24/7, landing only to refuel and to be inspected for visual damage... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Blayne Delp, left, and Airman 1st Class Trevor Toshiba, right, 6th Maintenance Squadron aircraft propulsion apprentice and aircraft electrical and environmental systems apprentice, both from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, carry a tow bar during the 6th Air Refueling Wing’s Agile Combat Employment capstone exercise at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Aug. 25, 2022. The 6th MXS provides logistics management to support worldwide aerial refueling and special assignment missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Silvera)