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Joint Base Charleston anticipates opening one runway today at Noon
January 6, 2018 — After safety inspections conducted this morning by base operations personnel, the airfield’s Runway 03/21 is anticipated to be reopened for flight operations beginning at Noon, Jan. 6.“After this historic winter storm dumped up to 6-inches of snow on the airfield, we have safely cleared one of the runways and have reopened the airfield for flying... MORE

JB Charleston to Resume Normal Operations, Anticipate Opening Runways Jan. 6
January 5, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston will resume normal operations tomorrow, Jan. 6, 2018, with some limited services and closures to some services facilities.The runways at Joint Base Charleston have been closed since Wednesday when winter storm Grayson dumped up to 6-inches of snow on the airfield. The airfield currently remains closed due to icy runway... MORE

JB Charleston to Open 10 a.m., Jan. 5 for Limited Operations Only
January 4, 2018 — Due to hazardous road conditions from melting snow and ice, Joint Base Charleston will open for limited operations for mission-essential related activities only beginning at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Jan. 5, 2018. Leadership from each respective organization will determine the personnel needed to return to work tomorrow for the purpose of assessing... MORE

JB Charleston to remain closed Jan. 4
January 3, 2018 — Due to winter weather, Joint Base Charleston will REMAIN CLOSED for normal operations through tomorrow Jan. 4, 2018. Installation gates will remain open to vehicle traffic.All emergency personnel and watch standers should remain in contact with their chain of command for reporting instructions.The 628th Medical Group will not have medical services... MORE

Winter Weather Advisory and Closure for JB Charleston
January 2, 2018 — Due to winter weather forecasts, Joint Base Charleston will be closed for normal operations beginning 6 a.m., Jan. 3, 2018. Installation gates will remain open to vehicle traffic. All emergency personnel and watch standers should contact their chain of command for reporting instructions. The 628th Medical Group will have no medical services... MORE

628th Air Base Wing Commander’s Call Nov. 16, 2017 Questions and Answers
December 28, 2017 — Q: What is an appropriate response to non‐essential personnel being forced to return from evacuation days prior to Wing guidance, for future reference. A: Evacuees are not expected to return before the Limited Evacuation Order is rescinded or amended.For Hurricane Irma, evacuees were ordered to return to their residences beginning on 10 Sep 17 and... MORE

628th LRS dedicates mural to heritage
December 21, 2017 — The Airman’s Creed states “Airmen are faithful to a proud heritage, a tradition of honor and a legacy of valor.”... MORE

Vehicle operators from the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron paint an occupational badge at the vehicle operations building on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 9, 2017.

FEA holiday coffee drop-in establishes new work relationships among local leaders
December 20, 2017 — U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, expresses his appreciation to attendees through a speech Dec. 15, 2017, at Coast Guard Sector Charleston’s Brass Buckle conference room. The Federal Executive Association promotes coordination of federal agency programs for maximum public benefit and to create stronger relationships... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, expresses his appreciation to attendees through a speech Dec. 15, 2017, at Coast Guard Sector Charleston’s Brass Buckle conference room.

JB Charleston supports Weapons School capstone event
December 14, 2017 — The 437th Airlift Wing launched 17 C-17 Globemaster IIIs in support of the largest U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration Phase Joint Forcible Entry event in its history, Dec. 9, 2017... MORE

Tech Sgt. Chris Kalif, left, and Staff Sgt. Erin Winkler, right, both 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace maintenance craftsmen, perform ground maintenance on a C-17 Globemaster III in preparation for a Joint Forcible Entry training event in support of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration phase Dec. 8. Thirty seven C-17s, 21 C-130 Hercules and 120 U.S. Army paratroopers participated in the mobility portion of the WSINT phase during a simulated mass JFE event over a contested target Dec. 9, on a range near Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The event demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to execute rapid, decisive responses to crises worldwide.

Show of strength: Warrior Care Month breakfast presents resources for service members
December 5, 2017 — The Second Annual Warrior Care Breakfast and Information Fair was held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center here for wounded, injured and ill service members, their families, caregivers and base leadership Nov. 29, 2017.Warrior Care Month is observed annually to showcase the recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration tools available to assist... MORE

Tresia A. Frazer, left, vocational rehabilitation counselor, speaks with Staff Sgt. Robert Gibson, right, 628th Security Force Squadron and his wife Sadie Gibson as Bill Oldenburg, center, Education and Employment Initiative and Operational Warfighter regional coordinator – Mid-Atlantic, looks on during the Second Annual Warrior Care Breakfast and Information Fair at the Airman & Family Readiness Center here Nov. 29, 2017.