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JB Charleston closes gates, remains in HURCON 1
September 5, 2019 — Joint Base Charleston entry gates on the air base and weapons station have been closed due to sustained winds from Hurricane Dorian in excess of 34 knots. The base remains in Hurricane Condition One... MORE

JB Charleston prepares for hurricane, reaches HURCON 2
September 3, 2019 — Joint Base Charleston has reached Hurricane Condition Two alert status as of 10:00 a.m. Sept. 03, 2019, due to weather conditions projected by Hurricane Dorian. ... MORE

JB Charleston issues limited evacuation order, enters HURCON 3
September 2, 2019 — Joint Base Charleston has issued a limited evacuation order due to the projected path of Hurricane Dorian. The base has moved to Hurricane Condition Three. Current weather patterns project Hurricane Dorian to potentially impact the South Carolina coast within the next 72 hours. The installation is in the process of evacuating all C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to safe haven locations to continue their Rapid Global Mobility mission. ... MORE

JB Charleston enters HURCON 4
September 1, 2019 — Base personnel and residents should begin preparing for the possible arrival of the storm and assess their own personal hurricane preparedness. JB Charleston personnel and families should be prepared to evacuate in the event that an evacuation order is given. Members who leave before the commander’s evacuation announcement may not be reimbursed for travel expenses. An evacuation order has NOT been given at this time... MORE

JB Charleston FD welcomes new trucks, honors past firefighters
August 28, 2019 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department held a push-in ceremony to welcome two new firetrucks, a P-26 water tanker and a P-26 aerial apparatus, to their fleet at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Aug. 27, 2019... MORE

Members of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department push a firetruck during a push-in ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Aug. 27, 2019. The push-in ceremony was a way for the Fire Department to welcome two new firetrucks to their fleet, a P-26 water tanker and a P-26 aerial apparatus, and was the first of its kind at JB Charleston. Push-in ceremonies date back to when firefighters responded with horses and carriages and pushed their carriages back into stalls after returning from a call.

Air Force supports Army during joint BMTW exercise
August 27, 2019 — Airmen from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. and Little Rock Air Force Base, A.D. were sent to Pope Army Airfield, N.C. in support of Battalion Mass Tactical Week, Aug. 18-23, 2019... MORE

Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division board a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III before performing a parachute assault exercise during Battalion Mobility Tactical Week at Fort Bragg, N.C., Aug. 19, 2019. Battalion Mass Tactical Week is a joint exercise involving the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army designed to enhance service members’ abilities by practicing contingency operations in a controlled environment. The exercise incorporated three C-130J Super Hercules assigned to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, three C-17 Globemaster IIIs assigned to Joint Base Charleston, S.C. and Army paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division of Fort Bragg, N.C. The exercise allowed all parties to quickly and safely complete training tasks, such as personnel and cargo air drops, to prepare joint forces to operate during global mobility missions.

Operation SHRIMP and GRITS promotes boating safety
August 19, 2019 — U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to U.S. Coast Guard Station Charleston conducted operation Save Harbor Reach on Intelligence for Multi-state Partnerships and Guarding Responsible Interests for Target Safety, or “SHRIMP and GRITS,” Aug. 9-10, 2019. The multi-jurisdiction and multi-state maritime enforcement operation spanned 500 miles of coastline across South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Federal, state and local agencies participated in the annual operation to promote maritime security and boating safety to recreational and commercial boaters. ... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class James Sokol, a maritime enforcement specialist assigned to USCG Station Charleston, signals an approaching vessel while performing inspections in support of Operation SHRIMP and GRITS in Charleston Harbor, August 9, 2019. Operation SHRIMP and GRITS is an annual multi-jurisdiction and multi-state maritime law enforcement operation that promotes safety to recreational and commercial boaters traveling along the water across South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Approximately 104 different agencies in the four states participated in the operation with the U.S. Coast Guard, covering about 500 miles of coastline.

Exercise Dragon Lifeline provides joint force, rapid deployment training
August 9, 2019 — Service members from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Fort Bragg, North Carolina and Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, practiced their ability to rapidly deploy personnel and assets during Exercise Dragon Lifeline here Aug. 7 to Aug. 9, 2019... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers from Fort Bragg, N.C., move equipment to prepare a rail system before receiving military vehicles as part of Exercise Dragon Lifeline Aug. 7, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston’s Naval Weapons Station, S.C. The exercise provided military personnel with experience needed to support rapid deployment operations across air, land, rail and sea. JB Charleston helps to provide rapid global deployment of personnel and equipment to deployed locations across the globe. The annual exercise is just one of the critical readiness exercises the DOD conducts to maintain a lethal and ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

AMC commander, command chief visit JB Charleston
August 6, 2019 — Gen. Maryanne Miller, commander of Air Mobility Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, AMC command chief master sergeant, visited Joint Base Charleston, July 29 to August 1... MORE

Gen. Maryanne Miller, commander of Air Mobility Command, speaks at an all-call during a visit to Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, July 30, 2019. Miller spoke about AMC’s priorities, mission and how Airmen play a role in the mission. Miller visited JB Charleston July 29 to August 1 to get a first-hand look at mission capabilities, new innovative programs and how JB Charleston is taking care of its service members to build a stronger mobility force. AMC’s mission is to provide rapid, global mobility and sustainment for America's armed forces. The command also plays a crucial role in providing humanitarian support at home and around the world.

JB Charleston supports USCG mission partners in maintaining readiness
August 5, 2019 — Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors support the readiness of Joint Base Charleston’s mission partners through training and evaluating service members on proficiently operating and safely handling their weapons... MORE

A U.S. Coast Guard gunner’s mate from USCG Cutter Hamilton participates in annual combat arms training at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 1, 2019. Coast Guard combat arms instructors from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston assisted in the evaluation of the guardsmen to ensure they were ready and worldwide qualified for their next mission. Combat Arms Training and Maintenance instructors support the readiness of Joint Base Charleston’s mission partners through training and evaluating service members on proficiently operating and safely handling their weapons. The partnership between Air Force and Coast Guard personnel supports USCG Sector Charleston in their mission of performing maritime safety, security and stewardship in their area of responsibility.