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Holocaust Remembrance Day 2022
May 12, 2022 — In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Joseph Rotstein, Jewish Federation of Charleston member, gave a presentation to honor the survivors as well as the victims of the Holocaust at the base theater on Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, May 2, 2022... MORE

Joseph Rotstein, Jewish Federation of Charleston member, gave a presentation to honor the survivors as well as the victims of the Holocaust at the base theater on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. May 2, 2022.

Eighteenth Air Force leaders visit Joint Base Charleston service members
March 1, 2021 — Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb 18th Air Force commander, paid a visit to Joint Base Charleston Airmen Feb. 24-26, 2021, as part of an effort to learn more about the daily mission of the 437th Airlift Wing and its support to the 18th Air Force. Bibb was accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. Chad W. Bickley, 18th Air Force command chief master sergeant. Hosted by Col. Jaron Roux, 437th AW commander, 18th Air Force leaders toured various facilities across the installation for a behind-the-scenes look at base operations while also visiting with service members in action. ... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Chad W. Bickley, 18th Air Force command chief master sergeant, briefs during an all call at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb. 25, 2021.

City of Hanahan honors veterans with Red, White, Blue Festival
November 12, 2020 — Members of the local community came together for the 8th annual Red, White and Blue Festival at the Hanahan Amphitheater, in Hanahan, S.C., November 7, 2020. Christie Rainwater, City of Hanahan mayor, and members of Joint Base Charleston and U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Station Columbia spoke about the importance of Veterans Day at the event... MORE

The Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard presents the colors while the Charleston Southern University Concert Band plays the national anthem at the 8th annual Red, White and Blue Festival at the Hanahan Amphitheater, in Hanahan, S.C., November 7, 2020. Mayor Christie Rainwater, City of Hanahan mayor, and members of Joint Base Charleston and U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Station Columbia spoke about the importance of Veterans Day at the event.

Fall Safety Tips
October 15, 2020 — As the air turns cooler and leaves drop from the trees, it's important to keep a few important fall safety tips in mind. With proper precautions and safety awareness, your family can enjoy that crisp, autumn weather while avoiding some of the dangers that come with the season... MORE

Without water, there is no base
July 22, 2020 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Water and Fuel System Maintenance Flight is responsible for the water and fuel systems at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Personnel assigned to the 628th CES/WFSM are responsible for the upkeep of sewer lines, fire suppression systems and water distribution. ... MORE

Senior Airman Logan Smith, a water and fuel system maintenance journeyman assigned to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, checks for a leak on a sprinkler head for a restored fire suppression system inside the dining facility at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., July 15, 2020. Members of the 628th CES/ WFSM work to support and maintain the water systems needed to keep the mission going and maintain readiness.

628 ABW commander receives immersion into 628 SFS
July 1, 2020 — Greene participated in multiple immersion briefs to learn more about Joint Base Charleston and the base’s mission. MORE

Master-at-Arms, Petty Officer Second Class Nick Zealy, a phoenix raven assigned to the 628th Security Forces Squadron, center, explains his mission set to Col. Marc Greene, 628th Air Base Wing commander, during an immersion brief at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 19, 2020.

16th AS delivers hope, develops community bonds
May 1, 2020 — The 437th Airlift Wing’s mission is to provide safe, precise reliable airlift anytime, anywhere. The wing has one of the largest fleets of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in the Air Force and contributes to a significant portion of Air Mobility Command’s missions. The 16th Airlift Squadron supports this mission by developing leaders, caring for families, projecting power and delivering hope. ... MORE

Capt. Sophia Schmidt, 16th Airlift Squadron Operations Support Flight assistant flight commander, wears a 16th AS squadron patch at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 29, 2020.

CAP Shadows JB Charleston
February 20, 2020 — Cadets from the Charleston Civil Air Patrol toured Joint Base Charleston, Feb. 15, 2020, to strengthen partnerships between Civil Air Patrol and the Air Force. ... MORE

Civil Air Patrol cadets are briefed by Airmen from the 373rd Training Squadron, Detachment 5, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Feb. 11, 2020. The CAP performs services for the federal government as the official civilian auxiliary of the Air Force and performs other missions as a nonprofit organization.

ATA Conference highlights Air Mobility Command priorities
November 7, 2019 — Approximately 2,000 attendees participated in forums, listened to speeches and attended workshops at the 51st Airlift/Tanker Association Convention, Technology Expo and Industry Interface, Oct. 23-26, in Orlando, Florida... MORE

First, second ladies visit JB Charleston
October 30, 2019 — First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Karen Pence visited JB Charleston, South Carolina, Oct. 31st to get a first-hand look at emergency preparedness efforts within the base and local community... MORE

First Lady Melania Trump speaks to members of Team Charleston during a visit to Joint Base Charleston, S.C. October 30, 2019. While here, she and Second Lady Karen Pence met with Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and students from Lambs Elementary School to learn more about the community’s capabilities in disaster response, relief and recovery efforts.