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628 CES reignites aircraft mock-up training
March 23, 2017 — After being shut down for six months due to mechanical problems, the Aircraft Training Mock Up became operational and was used by the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron March 21, 2017.The aircraft mock up conducts controlled aircraft live fire burns of onboard cargo as well as mounted and dismounted engine components to provide the most realistic... MORE

Glen Pilger, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, prepares for a live-fire training exercise at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 23, 2017. The training conduct controlled aircraft live-fire burns of onboard cargo as well as mounted and dismounted engine components for large frame aircraft. The purpose of the training is to provide the most realistic experience possible.

New DBIDS 5.0 adds security to JB Charleston
March 23, 2017 — Joint Base Charleston is updating its base access system to Defense Biometrics Identification System version 5.0. DBIDS has been in use at Department of Defense locations in the United States and abroad since 2001. DBIDS was installed on Joint Base Charleston Air Base in December 2008 and on JB Charleston – Weapons Station in February 2010... MORE

Commander’s call questions and answers
March 15, 2017 — The following are the questions raised during the 628th Air Base Wing Commander’s Call February 3, 2017 here with the subsequent answers provided: Is there any new guidance regarding High Year Tenure for Non-Commissioned Officers who want to remain in the Air Force? Answer: There is no new guidance or changes in regard to HYT; however, the Air... MORE

NMCRS kicks off 2017 annual fund drive
March 6, 2017 — JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - The Charleston Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) in Charleston, S.C. held its annual kickoff information session February 16, 2017, at the Red Bank Club here. The kickoff marks the beginning of their annual fund drive, which runs from March 6 to April 14, 2017. The information session provided NMCRS... MORE

JB Charleston kicks off MSW
February 27, 2017 — Joint Base Charleston kicked off its 10th annual Military Saves Week (MSW) with a financial education seminar at the Charleston Club here Feb. 22. MSW is held annually to promote financial responsibility and proactivity to service members. “The majority of service members are under 30 years old,” said Erin DeVille-Brown, Fleet and Family support... MORE

Ellie Kay, author of the best-selling book “Heroes at Home”, explains her trademarked 60 minute money workout during a financial seminar at the Charleston Club here Feb. 22, 2017. She explained that a financially ready Airman is focused on the mission and performing their job to the best of their ability.

Original Tuskegee Airman enlists SC resident into Air Force Reserve
February 24, 2017 — Everyone who enlists in the U.S. military has one thing in common; they started their journey by raising their right hand and repeating the Oath of Enlistment. It’s a time-honored tradition that has been carried on for hundreds of years, and is something every service member must promise to adhere to throughout their military career.As memorable... MORE

Davontre Wigfall (pictured right), a college student from Mount Pleasant, S.C., was sworn into the U.S. Air Force Reserve by an original Tuskegee Airman, (Ret.) Lt. Col. Enoch Woodhouse during the Tuskegee Airmen Career Day Feb. 23, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Upon graduation from basic training and tech. school, Wigfall will return to the 315th Airlift Wing as a member of the 38th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tom Brading)

315th AW hosts second annual Tuskegee Airmen Career Day
February 24, 2017 — More than 150 middle and high school boys from 17 Lowcountry schools attended the second annual Tuskegee Airmen Career Day Feb. 23, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The boys toured the inside of a C-17 Globemaster III, visited the 373rd Training Squadron facilities, and participated in a career fair at Nose Dock 2 on the flight line... MORE

(Ret.) Lt. Col. Enoch “Woody” Woodhouse, an original Tuskegee Airman, awaits the guest speaker Feb. 23, 2017, the morning of the Tuskegee Airmen Career Day at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. More than 150 students from middle and high school boys from 17 Lowcountry school visited Joint Base Charleston Feb. 23, 2017, to learn about jobs in aviation as part of the second annual Tuskegee Airmen Career Day, hosted by the 315th Airlift Wing. The boys were able to learn about military and civilian careers in aviation by more than 15 different career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tom Brading)

Gun locks provide additional safety
February 15, 2017 — The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) will hold a gun sale on February 23, 2017, between 11 am and 1 pm at the Main Exchange here. Personnel from the 628th Security Forces Squadron will distribute security locks for weapons to any interested parties. Additionally, anyone can visit the Security Forces buildings (building 254 on the Air Base... MORE

C-17 pilot retires after more than 35 years of service
February 13, 2017 — The oldest C-17 pilot in the Air Force retires, whose departure marks the end of a legendary career. With more than 35 years of dedicated service, Lt. Col. Rick Davis, 317th Airlift Squadron aircraft operations officer, retired following an official ceremony Feb. 12, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina... MORE

(From left) Former 315th Airlift Wing Vice Commander, Maj. Gen. Michael Kim, mobilization assistant to the Air Force Reserve Command commander, officiated over Lt. Col. Rick Davis', 317 Airlift Squadron, with a retirement certificate during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C Feb. 12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tom Brading)

Feeding the hungry with Humanitarian Aid
February 7, 2017 — Over 130,000 pounds of humanitarian aid was airlifted to relief organizations in Central American and Caribbean nations by the 315th Airlift Wing, Feb. 5, during a training mission that carried cargo as part of the Denton humanitarian program. The cargo, which mainly consisted of food, was donated by outreach groups and humanitarian organizations within the United States. It will provide an estimated 5.4 million meals to nearly 285,000 people - primarily children – in Nicaragua and Haiti... MORE

Palletized humanitarian aid cargo is offloaded from a Joint Base Charleston C-17 aircraft in Managua, Nicaragua, during a 315th Airlift Wing training mission, February 5, 2017. The cargo, which was donated by groups within the U.S., was delivered as part of the Denton program, which allows for empty space on military cargo planes to be used for humanitarian relief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Wayne Capps)