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Nuclear Power Training Unit First – Three Royal Australian Navy Officers Graduate the Program
January 12, 2024 — Three Royal Australian Navy Officers graduated the U.S. Navy’s Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) Charleston today, marking a significant step in Australia’s goal to operate conventionally armed, nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs)... MORE

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President Biden lands at Joint Base Charleston
January 8, 2024 — U.S. President Joe Biden arrives at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 8, 2024. This visit continues JB Charleston’s long-standing tradition of supporting the highest offices of our nation with unwavering comment and excellence... MORE

315 AW recruiters help spread holiday cheer at commissary
December 21, 2023 — The 315th Airlift Wing’s Recruiting Flight teamed up with the commissary at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina to give gift cards to local military members and veterans. The recruiters began volunteering in October as baggers at the base commissary and donated their tips to purchase the gift cards for commissary patrons who could use a little extra during the holidays... MORE

Air Force Surgeon General visits Team Charleston, gains insight into mission
December 20, 2023 — Lt. Gen. Robert Miller, Surgeon General of the Air Force, and Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted Corps Chief, recently visited the 628th Medical Group here at Joint Base Charleston, along with Brig. Gen. Leigh Swanson, Command Surgeon, Air Mobility Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Daneen Jeziorske, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force, AMC... MORE

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Preventing Water Pollution
December 19, 2023 — Stormwater runoff occurs when rain flows over the land or impervious surfaces (parking lots, roads, sidewalks, driveways, etc.) and doesn’t have time to seep into the ground. As the water flows over these surfaces, it picks up and accumulates debris, chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides, dirt, yard waste, and bacteria from animal wastes. This water then finds the nearest stormwater conveyance structure and flows to our nearest picturesque river, pond, lake and/or harbor... MORE

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Sailors Enhance Medical Expeditionary Training with New Program
December 12, 2023 — Each month, Sailors at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Charleston attend Fleet Readiness and Operational Sustainment Training (FROST), which provides a basic understanding and skill set related to operational and expeditionary medical platforms. ... MORE

Members of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Charleston practice low light IV insertions during Fleet Readiness Operational Sustainment Training (FROST).

Team Charleston holds ribbon-cutting for new temporary lodging facility
December 5, 2023 — Leaders from across Joint Base Charleston took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of the Inns of Charleston Temporary Lodging Facility Dec. 4 here.The completed project will serve as a temporary home for service members and their families as they move to and from the Lowcountry.“This achievement is the result of teamwork... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Freeman, 628th Air Base Wing commander, gives a speech during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new temporary lodging facility on Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.

Sweet Gesture: Team Charleston hosts Operation Cookie Drop
December 4, 2023 — Joint Base Charleston is looking for volunteers and donations for Operation Cookie Drop taking place Dec. 8, on base... MORE

Care during crisis: 628th MDG conducts Ready Eagle II exercise
November 29, 2023 — The 628th Medical Group participated in a large-scale medical exercise Nov. 16, sharpening their skills in real-world crisis scenarios on base... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Airmen participate in a medical exercise where they act as patients with simulated wounds. Medical Group staff wear protective hear as they treat the simulated patients.

JB Charleston, PMSG make history as first joint base community to win Abilene Trophy
November 15, 2023 — Joint Base Charleston and the Palmetto Military Support Group were awarded the Abilene Trophy Nov. 10 at the 2023 Airlift/Tanker Association Annual Convention and Symposium in Dallas, Texas... MORE

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