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JB Charleston assists in repatriation of US citizens
April 3, 2020 — Passengers were flown from Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras.The American citizens were transported to JB Charleston as part of an ongoing interagency effort led by the U.S. State Department to assist American citizens unable to return home from countries around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

Capt. Garrett Iapicco, 40th Airlift Squadron pilot, escorts a family off of a C-130J Super Hercules at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. April 1, 2020. The passengers were flown from Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras.The American citizens were transported to JB Charleston as part of an ongoing interagency effort led by the U.S. State Department to assist American citizens unable to return home from countries around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Social Distancing Order
April 1, 2020 — Follow the link below to access the social distancing order... MORE

JB Charleston BX continues to serve
March 30, 2020 — Lesley Richardson, a department manager for the Base Exchange main store, poses for a photo in the Exchange on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., March 23, 2020. The Base Exchange has services such as military clothing sales, a barber shop, alterations, and a food court. The Exchange is taking precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19, such as reducing... MORE

Lesley Richardson, a department manager for the Base Exchange main store, poses for a photo in the Exchange on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., March 23, 2020.

SOUTHCOM supports transport of U.S. citizens from Honduras to U.S.
March 20, 2020 — Senior Airman Tanner Huff, 39th Airlift Squadron loadmaster assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Tx., performs post-flight checks on a C-130 Hercules at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., March 20, 2020. The C-130 returned with members of the U.S. women’s football team who were previously unable to return. Air Mobility Command stands ready to do everything... MORE

Senior Airman Tanner Huff, 39th Airlift Squadron loadmaster assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Tx., performs post-flight checks on a C-130 Hercules at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., March 20, 2020.

Joint Base Charleston announces first positive COVID-19 case, adjusts manning to mission-critical personnel
March 18, 2020 — An Active-duty Airman assigned to Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, is currently undergoing treatment following a positive COVID-19 test. “Leadership is continually monitoring the situation and working closely with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to coordinate prevention and response efforts in the local area. We are providing installation personnel and their families with up-to-date information on appropriate measures to prevent potential spread of the virus, as well as any impact to local activities,” said Col. Terrence Adams, commander. Additionally, Adams declared a public health emergency for installation personnel and issued a policy for all non-mission critical personnel to work from home to the extent practical and allowable to slow the spread of the virus within the community and to keep members of Team Charleston safe. Personnel should contact their chain of command for questions on mission-critical protocol. He added that he and his team are in constant communication with all applicable DOD agencies to provide the most up-to-date information possible... MORE

JB Charleston Commissary access changes
March 18, 2020 — Starting Wednesday, March 18th, only Military and DOD ID card holders will be allowed to enter the Commissary due to the current COVID-19 threat. Pre-approved caregivers will also be allowed to accompany the card holder. Thank you for your patience as we work to limit exposure to our patrons and staff... MORE

Air Force update for COVID-19
March 16, 2020 — In an effort to minimize the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 and to prioritize the health and safety of Department of the Air Force personnel, the following modifications have been made... MORE

Statement by the Department of Defense on Domestic Travel Restrictions
March 14, 2020 — Today, the Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist approved new travel restrictions for service members, DoD civilians, and their families assigned to DoD installations, facilities and surrounding areas within the United States and its territories. This restriction will halt all domestic travel, including Permanent Change of Station, and Temporary Duty. This restriction will also pause civilian hiring at DoD installations and components for persons who do not reside within the hiring entity's local commuting area. ... MORE

Team Charleston hosts Army, Air Force joint training exercise
March 9, 2020 — Team Charleston’s 628th Security Forces Squadron teamed up with Citadel Air Force and Army ROTC cadets for a joint training exercise at the Naval Weapons Station, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., March 3, 2020... MORE

Citadel cadets simulate clearing a room at the Naval Weapons Station Charleston, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., March 3, 2020.

JB Charleston leadership tours training squadron
March 2, 2020 — Leaders from Joint Base Charleston and the local community visited the 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 5 at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 27, 2019... MORE

Tech. Sgt. James Nartowicz, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 5 production supervisor, gives closing comments after a tour of his squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb. 27, 2020.