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The 628th MDG rolls out innovative patient care
March 20, 2025 — The 628th Medical Group began using the Defense Health Agency virtual care system Feb. 10, providing service members additional access to medical care. Virtual consultations allow patients and doctors to discuss symptoms, diagnoses, and prescriptions completely through electronics... MORE

U.S. Airmen from the 628th Medical Group and Lowcountry first responders participate in a tabletop exercise at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 19, 2025. Key attendees included Joint Base Charleston leaders, 628th MDG Airmen, and first responders from the Lowcountry.

Team Charleston crushes Palmetto Challenge 25!
March 11, 2025 — During the inspection, Joint Base Charleston Airmen were assessed on their ability to perform wartime and contingency missions under austere conditions. Palmetto Challenge 25 was crucial for ensuring Joint Base Charleston maintains its strategic flexibility and readiness to rapidly project air power around the world... MORE

Airmen walk out of a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft

Joint Base Charleston Airmen test readiness in Palmetto Challenge 25
March 8, 2025 — Airmen from the 628th Air Base Wing, 437th Airlift Wing, and 315th Airlift Wing demonstrated their operational capabilities during Palmetto Challenge 25, a Combat Readiness Inspection (CRI) held at Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Mississippi, from March 3-7, 2025. The CRI assessed the units’ operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and overall preparedness for combat or deployment. Throughout the inspection, Airmen faced simulated threats, rapid deployment scenarios, and mission execution challenges, ensuring they’re equipped to support the objectives of national defense... MORE

An Airmen looks over her instruction cards.

The 628th MDG rolls out innovative patient care
March 7, 2025 — The 628th Medical Group began using the Defense Health Agency virtual care system Feb. 10, providing service members additional access to medical care... MORE

JB Charleston honors top family child care providers
March 6, 2025 — The Hunt Housing Community on Joint Base Charleston hosted a family child care provider appreciation dinner, honoring the top providers from the past year, on March 4, 2025.During this annual event, Madylyn Griffin was awarded the Provider of Year award while Tawyna Ritenour won the Excellence of Service award.Parents nominate a caregiver for... MORE

Vigilant, ready. BATTLE school is in session for Charleston Airmen .
February 28, 2025 — Trained and ready, Team Charleston Airmen participated in an intensive weeklong course at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 24-28, 2025. Throughout the week, Airmen gain the necessary survival skills to become a lethal force, adaptable in any environment... MORE

Three Airmen participate in a defensive fighting position familiarization course during BATTLE school.

Leadership in action: Gen. Babcock visits Team Charleston
February 28, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Anthony Babcock, Air Mobility Command director of logistics, engineering and force protection, answers questions from Airmen assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 2025. Babcock is responsible for policy, guidance, training, and resources in support of more than 49,000... MORE

Readiness in focus: Team Charleston executes rapid mobilization exercise
February 21, 2025 — Joint Base Charleston Airmen conducted a readiness exercise Feb. 11-13 in preparation for an upcoming inspection. The 628th Air Base Wing and the 437th Airlift Wing prepared 202 Airmen during the exercise, increasing Joint Base Charleston’s ability to respond to a short-notice deployment order. Each day focused on essential pillars of an Airmen’s... MORE

628th ABW celebrates 15 years of excellence and service
February 4, 2025 — JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. – The 628th Air Base Wing celebrated an important milestone Jan. 31.Members of the 628th ABW and local community members congregated to celebrate 15 years of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to the nation's defense. .The 628th ABW activated Jan. 8, 2010, and has since played a vital role in supporting the U.S... MORE

Stormy weather, steady resolve Team Charleston's mission essential personnel weather the storm
January 24, 2025 — Security Forces defenders train to perform their duties effectively, even in the harshest weather conditions, to maintain the safety and security of the installation... MORE

An Airman at the front gate of Joint Base Charleston checking IDs