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628th CPTS Airmen read to local elementary students
October 29, 2018 — Senior Airman Luke Hamilton, 628th Comptroller Squadron comptroller, walks alongside a student in the hall of Pepperhill Elementary School Oct. 24, 2018, in North Charleston, S.C. Airmen from the 628th CPTS went to the school to read to children and answer any questions the children had about being an Airmen. MORE

Senior Airman Luke Hamilton, 628th Comptroller Squadron comptroller, walks alongside a student in the hall of Pepperhill Elementary School Oct. 24, 2018, in North Charleston, S.C. Airmen from the 628th CPTS went to the school to read to children and answer any questions the children had about being an Airmen.

Air Base breaks ground on Visitor’s Quarters modernization project
October 29, 2018 — Base leadership and dignitaries broke ground on the site of the modernized Visiting Quarters Oct. 24, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., marking the start of construction on a four-story structure, which will feature 266 rooms, conference rooms, an exercise room, guest laundry and other updated amenities covering nearly 150,000 square feet... MORE

Maj. Paul Sipe (left), Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District deputy commander and Lt. Col. Christopher Carnduff, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, converse at the new Visitor’s Quarters groundbreaking Oct. 24, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The project is a result of low vacancy at the current Visitor’s Quarters. The modernized four-story structure will have 266 guest rooms, conference rooms, an exercise room, guest laundry and other amenities covering 150,000 square-feet. The Visitor’s Quarters project is slated for completion in Fall 2020.

Keep it moving: JB Charleston facilitates passenger movement
October 29, 2018 — Two hundred and forty-two deploying service members processed through the Joint Base Charleston Passenger Terminal enroute to their deployed locations Oct. 15 and 17, 2018, in support of the Naval Station Norfolk air terminal while their airfield undergoes scheduled maintenance. Members of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron worked with U.S... MORE

Deploying service members board an aircraft in preparation to deploy through Joint Base Charleston Oct. 15, 2018 in support of the Naval Station Norfolk air terminal while their airfield under goes scheduled maintenance.

JB Charleston’s Family Advocacy brings awareness to Domestic Violence
October 24, 2018 — Mildred Muhammad, former wife of “the D.C. sniper” and guest speaker, addresses the base community during a Domestic Violence Awareness Month event Oct. 23, 2018, at the Red Bank Club at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C. Muhammad shared her personal story of domestic abuse and survival to help educate service members on all forms of domestic violence that are often overlooked, including verbal, mental, economic, spiritual, stalking and emotional abuse. Muhammad has been recognized throughout military communities for championing the Family Advocacy Program and their mission to educate, promote and end domestic violence in military communities... MORE

Mildred Muhammad, former wife of “the D.C. sniper” and guest speaker, addresses the audience during a Domestic Violence Awareness Month event Oct. 23, 2018, at the Red Bank Club at Joint Base Charleston – Weapons Station, S.C

315th AW stadium flyover helps kick off Jaguars game
October 24, 2018 — While the Jacksonville Jaguars lost their Oct. 21 home game against the Houston Texans, 20-7, the game at least started off with a thunderous roar from a Charleston C-17 Globemaster III flown a mere 1,500 feet above by the 701st Airlift Squadron aka the “Turtles.”... MORE

While the Jacksonville Jaguars lost their Oct. 21 home game against the Houston Texans, 20-7, the game at least started off with a thunderous roar from a Charleston C-17 Globemaster III flown a mere 1,500 feet above by the 701st Airlift Squadron aka the “Turtles.”

Council tours JB Charleston's waterfront area of responsibility
October 24, 2018 — Members of the Joint Base Charleston Advisory Council attended an “area of responsibility” boat tour with members of the Waterfront Port Operations Oct. 18, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston's Naval Weapons Station. The mission of the Joint Base Charleston Advisory Council is to serve as advocates and liaisons between community and military leaders on issues affecting Joint Base Charleston and its military partners... MORE

Members of the Joint Base Charleston Advisory Council attended an “area of responsibility” boat tour with members of the Waterfront Port Operations Oct. 18, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston's Naval Weapons Station. The mission of the Joint Base Charleston Advisory Council is to serve as advocates and liaisons between community and military leaders on issues affecting Joint Base Charleston and its military partners.

ALS breaks record with graduating class
October 23, 2018 — Airman Leadership School is the first step to becoming an effective leader for many motivated Airmen and its growing popularity was showcased Oct. 18, 2018, when 48 Airmen graduated from JB Charleston, making it the largest ALS class in the base’s history... MORE

During an Airman Leadership School Graduation Ceremony Oct. 18, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., several Airmen were honored for their work.

Foreign ambassadors visit JB Charleston for 'Experience America' trip
October 19, 2018 — The U.S. Department of State and the Office of the Chief of Protocol hosted the 23rd Experience America trip October 14-16, 2018. More than 30 ambassadors from countries spanning four continents visited Joint Base Charleston as one of their stops for the trip. Promoting economic development is a major priority of the visit. Experience America will build relationships between the visiting ambassadors and Charleston, open doors for local organizations eager to develop global partnerships and stimulate new investment and trade possibilities. ... MORE

More than 30 foreign ambassadors and their spouses stand in front of a C-17 Globemaster III during their Experience America trip Oct. 15, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston. Hosting the ambassadors allowed JB Charleston to showcase its warfighting capabilities and assets, while also building relations with key representatives from around the globe.

SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic welcomes new commander
October 19, 2018 — Capt. Wesley Sanders became the fifth commanding officer of Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic during a change of command ceremony held Oct. 18, 2018, at the SSC Atlantic conference center. During the ceremony, Capt. Scott Heller, who has commanded SSC Atlantic since July 2015, retired with more than 30 years of naval service... MORE

Capt. Wesley Sanders, commanding officer of Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic

JB Charleston hosts Alpha Warrior regional competition
October 16, 2018 — Nine Airmen tested their strength, agility and stamina during the Alpha Warrior regional competition here, Oct. 13, 2018.With spectators and fellow competitors cheering them on, the Airmen raced to complete 14 exercises around a structure called the “Battle Rig” as fast as possible for a chance to compete in the upcoming national championship in... MORE

Capt. Abigail Wilkins, an Air Force ROTC instructor at Valdosta State University, Ga., leaps across an incline ladder during the Alpha Warrior regional championship Oct. 13, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.