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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

Winter storm can't ground Joint Base Charleston: Essential personnel keep base mission-ready
January 24, 2025 — The 628th CES trains to respond quickly during extreme weather, ensuring the base remains functional no matter the conditions... MORE

An Airman operates heavy machinery to remove snow

437th Maintenance Group awarded 2023 Daedalian Trophy
November 20, 2024 — The 437th Maintenance Group recently earned the 2023 Major General Clements McMullen Weapon System Maintenance Award, recognizing them as the best weapons system maintenance unit in the United States Air Force... MORE

Team Charleston Airman selected for SLECP-O
November 19, 2024 — For the past several years, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Weaver has achieved his goal of becoming an Officer in the U.S. Air Force... MORE