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Quantum navigation aims to overcome GPS limitations, transform operations
August 8, 2023 — The U.S. Air Force is upgrading GPS, with help from SandboxAQ. SandboxAQ is a spinoff from Google’s parent company, Alphabet, and their mission is solving some of the world’s hardest problems using the combined power of artificial intelligence and quantum science, also known as AQ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Rob Simmons, Joint Base Charleston Spark Tank director of innovation, gives a presentation to members of SandboxAQ.

JB Charleston Airmen prove success in Indo-Pacific during Exercise Mobility Guardian 23
July 26, 2023 — Joint Base Charleston Airmen returned home this week, after participating in the largest iteration of the Air Force’s premier multinational mobility exercise, Mobility Guardian 23.The debut of this Air Mobility Command exercise in the Indo-Pacific saw 70 mobility aircraft with more than 3,000 service members from Australia, Canada, France, Japan,... MORE

U.S. and Allied aircraft conduct an elephant walk on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 19, 2023.

JB Charleston Airmen exercising in Indo-Pacific support real-world search-and-rescue operation, save 11 stranded in dangerous sea conditions
July 19, 2023 — Four Joint Base Charleston Airmen were involved in a successful search-and-rescue operation off the coast of Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, July 10.French, Canadian and U.S. Forces participating in Mobility Guardian 2023 were conducting exercise operations when a real-world distress signal came through, prompting their... MORE

Staff Sgt. Taylor Crul, 1st Combat Camera aerial combat photographer, documents a search-and-rescue operation while taking part in Mobility Guardian 2023 off the coast of Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, July 10, 2023.

Team Charleston participates in historic, large-scale mobility exercise in Indo-Pacific
July 19, 2023 — Joint Base Charleston Airmen are leading the way across the Indo-Pacific region in support of Mobility Guardian 2023.With more than 3,000 Airmen and 70 mobility aircraft from seven Allied and partner nations involved, MG23 is the largest full-spectrum readiness exercise in Air Mobility Command’s history.“Joint Base Charleston continues to excel in... MORE

USAF C-17s and Allied aircraft are parked on the Andersen Air Force Base flight line in Guam on July 11, 2023.

Stories of Service: Airman to Olympian
March 31, 2023 — A former Olympian now serves as an Airman to give back to the country that helped her fulfill her dreams... MORE

Stories of Service graphic. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Jim Masie)

CHPS Physical Activity Challenge: Spring Into Shape
March 17, 2023 — During the months of May and June, Air Force Civilian Health Promotion Services (CHPS) is encouraging the workforce to improve their overall health by increasing physical activity with the launch of the “Spring Into Shape” program... MORE

JB Charleston's Airman Leadership school Graduates Class of 23-B
February 24, 2023 — Congratulations to the Airman Leadership School Class of 23-B graduates... MORE

Command Chief Master Sgt. Bateman coins Tech. Sgt. Sexton.

Ukrainian Soldiers Visit Joint Base Charleston
February 23, 2023 — Ukrainian Soldiers wounded while fighting the Russian invasion of Ukraine visit Joint Base Charleston... MORE

‘Accelerating the Legacy 2023’ honors the Tuskegee Airmen’s legacy through aviator development, student outreach
February 18, 2023 — More than 600 Total Force Airmen, U.S. Air Force Academy cadets, and Air Force ROTC cadets gathered for a three-day Black History Month aviation heritage event here Feb. 16-18, 2023... MORE

A photo of more than 600 Accelerating the Legacy 2023 participants.

JB Charleston transports critical infrastructure equipment
January 13, 2023 — Members of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, load power infrastructure equipment onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Dec. 13, 2022. This critical equipment is part of a $53 million humanitarian package announced by the U.S. Secretary of State, endeavoring to offset continued Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure... MORE

A photo of an Airman guiding cargo onto a C-17.