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NEWS | June 18, 2026

Joint Base Charleston acquires first locomotive in 60 years

By Airman 1st Class Braxton Grant Stokes 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

628th Logistics Readiness Squadron personnel pose for a photo in front of a locomotive at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, June 16, 2026. This locomotive is used by the 628th LRS to support the rapid mobilization of supplies worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braxton Grant Stokes)