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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.

Team Charleston recognizes mobility Airmen with Distinguished Flying Cross
January 4, 2023 — Three Team Charleston members earned the Distinguished Flying Cross medal for their heroism during the largest non-combatant evacuation in American history, Operation Allies Refuge, during a ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 4, 2023... MORE

Joint Base Charleston C-17 ACEs Integration with B-52s in Guam
December 23, 2022 — A C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., participated in a bomber task force mission in the Indo-Pacific alongside two B-52H Stratofortresses from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Dec. 20, 2022... MORE

A photo of a C-17 and B-52 on the flightline.

JB Charleston's Airman Leadership school Graduates Class of 23-A
December 21, 2022 — Congratulations to the Airman Leadership School Class of 23-A graduates... MORE

An Airman is presented with the John L. Levitow Award

Brothers develop, implement new refuel option between C-17s, B-2s
December 16, 2022 — As the Air Force continues to advance agile combat employment, or ACE, more Airmen are developing and implementing innovative ideas. Air Force Doctrine note 1-21 states, “ACE requires a revolutionary change in how the Air Force thinks about and conducts operations within the modern operational environment.” ... MORE

Eagles lead the way, train for future fight during Pacific certification event
December 16, 2022 — Airmen assigned to the 15th Airlift Squadron executed several Air Force Force Generation force element certification events throughout the Pacific Nov. 30 - Dec. 8, reinforcing Air Mobility Command’s rapid global mobility capabilities... MORE

U.S. Airmen in a C-17 Globemaster III simulate an aerial drop over Saipan