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21st ATF sharpens mission readiness at exercise BE 25-3
August 11, 2025 — The 21st Air Task Force participated in exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3, July 31st to August 9th at Camp Robinson, Arkansas. BE 25-3 is a U.S. Air Force Warfare Center exercise and the final component of the Department of the Air Force’s Department-Level Exercise series. The 10-day exercise, spanning multiple major commands and geographic locations, provided the 21st ATF an opportunity to test Agile Combat Employment concepts in a realistic expeditionary environment... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Racic, 23rd Base Defense Squadron fire team leader, defends an entry control point during exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3 at Camp Robinson, Arkansas, August 3, 2025. Exercise BE 25-3 is designed to test readiness through intricate exercises, improve rapid deployment of forces, and exercise mission command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alondra Cristobal Hernandez)

Team Charleston drives global readiness during DLE 2025
August 8, 2025 — Airmen from Joint Base Charleston recently supported Department-Level Exercise 2025, a U.S. Department of Defense-wide effort designed to enhance strategic readiness and interoperability across multiple regions simultaneously... MORE

Two Airmen watch a C-17 Globemaster III fly from the back of another C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.

Joint Base Charleston hosts sUAS training for deploying Airmen
July 31, 2025 — The Joint Base Charleston Small Unmanned Aircraft System program office recently hosted training for Airmen from the 21st Combat Air Base Squadron, integrating sUAS into the squadron’s existing capabilities. The training consisted of searching for missing persons, navigation of an aircraft mishap and executing night operations using thermal vision. ... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Launches Immersive Communication Training for Airmen
July 23, 2025 — Airmen at Joint Base Charleston now have access to an enhanced learning immersion program by the Emotional Intelligence Institute, through realistic, artificial intelligence supported simulations... MORE

A blue graphic with the bold letters saying Immersive communication training at Joint Base Charleston.

VA breaks ground on new clinic at Joint Base Charleston
July 16, 2025 — The Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Health Care System hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction on a new North Charleston VA Specialty Care Clinic clinic at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, July 16, 2025, marking a significant step forward in expanding healthcare access for Lowcountry veterans.Distinguished guests and base... MORE

Key Support Liaisons: Serving Joint Base Charleston families
July 14, 2025 — Between deployments, temporary duties and long duty days, Key Support Liaisons aim to relieve the stressors of military life and enhance family resiliency... MORE

Two Caucasian women pose for a portrait photo on a sunny day in Charleston, South Carolina. The woman on the right has brown hair and is wearing a grey dress, the woman on the left has black hair and is wearing a black dress, with pink flowers on it and a pink sweater.

Team Charleston Commemorates Professional Development Center Grand Opening
July 11, 2025 — Leaders from Joint Base Charleston hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the grand opening of the Professional Development Center at Joint Base Charleston... MORE

Team Charleston leaders participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the Professional Development Center grand opening at Joint Base Charleston.

New Joint Base Charleston Automated Operator System
July 11, 2025 — Beginning Monday, July 14, Joint Base Charleston will activate a new automated base operator system. Callers can continue to reach the base by dialing (843) 963-1110. The system will feature a menu of options allowing callers to directly reach key base services, including Security Forces, Medical Appointments, ID Card offices, Finance, Legal, Housing and more. This self-guided directory is designed to help users connect with the right office more efficiently than before... MORE

437th Change of Command Ceremony
July 2, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Col. Samuel Todd, 437th Airlift Wing outgoing commander, relinquished command of the 437 AW to Col. Patrick McClintock, 437th AW incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, July 2, 2025... MORE

Base Supply Center celebrates 25 years of service at Joint Base Charleston
July 2, 2025 — Joint Base Charleston's Base Supply Center, operated by Industries for the Blind and Visually Impaired, celebrated 25 years of continuous service to the Department of Defense, here, June 25, 2025... MORE

Honor Guard presents the colors during the 25th anniversary of the Base Supply Center