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JB Charleston's Forestry Program recognized by the American Forest Foundation
August 9, 2018
Loggers conduct a sustainable timber harvest on Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station’s managed forest lands.
Team Charleston celebrates USCG's 228th birthday
August 9, 2018
U.S. Coast Guardsmen assigned to U.S. Coast Guard Sector and Station Charleston celebrated the U.S. Coast Guard's 228th birthday Aug. 4, 2018. "I joined the Coast Guard to have a positive impact on my community," said U.S. Coast Guard Seaman Alexander Waro. "For some it's a job, for me it's a way of life." (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Maund)
Absentee ballots help make your vote count
August 9, 2018
The Federal Voting Assistance Program is supported by the Airman and Family Readiness Center at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
1189th TSB Soldiers honor service during military ball, change of command
August 7, 2018
Brig. Gen. Martin F. Klein, Deployment Support Command commander, passes the command guidon to Col. Mark. R. McCullough, 1189th Transportation Surface Brigade’s incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony Aug. 5, 2018, at the Thomas H. Martin Reserve Center at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, S.C. McCullough assumed command from Col. Daniel A. Keller, 1189th TSB outgoing commander.
Exercise Dragon Lifeline trains Soldiers in air, land, rail, sea environment
August 7, 2018
U.S. Army Soldiers conduct rail operations during Exercise Dragon Lifeline July 31, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston’s Naval Weapons Station, S.C. The 841st Transportation Battalion hosted the exercise, facilitating training for Soldiers assigned to Fort Bragg, N.C., and Fort Eustis, Va. The exercise was designed to train participants in the planning and processes of rail, convoy, port and vessel operations.
Alpha Warrior Air Force Fitness Tour comes to JB Charleston
August 6, 2018
Airmen and Sailors cheer on a classmate during the Alpha Warrior Air Force Fitness Tour Level 1 Battle Rig Instructor Course Aug. 1, 2018, at the Fitness Center at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
437 OSS receives new commander
August 6, 2018
Lt. Col. Joseph Beal, 437th Operations Support Squadron incoming commander, passes the 437th OSS guidon to Col. Daniel Dobbels, 437th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony Aug. 3, 2018 at Joint Base Charleston. The 437th OSS is responsible for airfield management, life support services, flight records management, weather and intelligence support, airlift scheduling, tactical employment and aircrew training for approximately 1,400 active and reserve service members.
SSC Atlantic, FAA roll out C-17 compatible, large mobile air traffic control tower
August 6, 2018
Members of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron and Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic engineers conduct a test load of a Large Mobile Air Traffic Control Tower onto a C-17 Globemaster III July 26, 2018, at the Joint Base Charleston Air Base.
16th Airlift Squadron Airmen return from deployment
August 6, 2018
Family and friends welcome home the Airmen from the 16th Airlift Squadron Aug. 2, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston S.C. The 16th AS Airmen managed to complete a total of 1,045 sorties over a span of 2,212 hours, moving 35.6 million pounds of cargo to include 4,980 pallets and 10,914 passengers during their three-month tour in the Air Force Central Command area of responsibility.
JB Charleston military kid wins Exchange’s grand prize for academic excellence
August 2, 2018
Gerald Wells, a fifth-grade resident of Joint Base Charleston, accepts a $2,000 grand prize as part of a sweepstakes for academic excellence at the Exchange on JB Charleston Aug. 1, 2018. Through the Exchange's "You Made the Grade" program, 1st-through 12th-graders with a B average or higher are eligible to enter the sweepstakes for a chance at a $2,000, $1,500 or $500 Exchange gift card. Gerald was randomly selected as the grand-prize winner from more than 900 entries.