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Passion for prevention
September 2, 2026 — Having experienced her own lowest moments and helped loved ones through theirs, Anastasia Hill now stands in front of Airmen and civilians with a message shaped by experience and honesty: no one should have to struggle alone...

Royal Air Force Captain becomes first RAF pilot selected for C-17 Demonstration Team
August 14, 2026 — Thousands of spectators watch the U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III Demonstration Team each year, but few know the story behind the pilots in the cockpit...

Heroes on the Pier
February 26, 2026 — Sept. 14, 2025, the 628th Civil Engineering Squadron Fire and Emergency Services mobilized a 12-person water rescue team in response to a high-stakes emergency on the Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station Cooper River...

Keeping U.S. Air Force flight line arresting cables operational
January 31, 2025 — Eyes stay attuned to the F-16 Fighting Falcon as it touches the ground during an arresting cable certification at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 28.Upon completing the certification, U.S. Air Force Airmen watch carefully to ensure the arresting system is ready and capable of supporting future operations.This annual certification tests the...

Silent tribute: How JB Charleston honors the fallen
December 3, 2024 — Displaying the highest respect, the dignified arrival is a solemn military tradition that brings fallen service members home to their families. Driven by a sacred responsibility, agencies around JB Charleston work behind the scenes to coordinate arrivals for service members coming home for the last time. At the heart of these arrivals is the 628th Force Support Squadron Mortuary Affairs team. These Airmen oversee every logistical detail from the moment preparations start through the final reception. Their attention to detail reflects a deep commitment to honoring the fallen...

628th Security Forces Squadron pitches innovative idea, earns Palmetto Spark funding for new firearm training simulator
December 12, 2023 — With a little bit of help from the Palmetto Spark Innovation Lab, the 628th Security Forces Squadron has integrated a new firearm simulator into their training regimen on Joint Base Charleston.The simulator’s construction resulted from the squadron’s successful pitch to the Palmetto Spark Innovation Lab last year, earning them $315,000 to enhance...

JB Charleston civic leader wins Tampa Bay Trophy
December 5, 2023 — During the 2023 Airlift/Tanker Association Convention and Symposium in Dallas, TX, the Tampa Bay Defense Alliance presented the Tampa Bay Trophy to one of Joint Base Charleston’s very own civic leaders.Mary Graham, an Air and Space Forces civic leader, won the Tampa Bay Trophy for her years of dedication to the military community in Charleston,...

437th MXS prep C-17s for deployment support
November 7, 2023 — U.S. Air Force crew chiefs with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron attach a new nose to a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 17, 2023.

Team Charleston embraces Warrior Heart Culture during wing formation run
November 6, 2023 — Airmen from the 628th Air Base Wing participate in a formation run on Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Oct. 20, 2023. The run brought the wing staff agencies, 628th Medical Group, and 628th Mission Support Group together, building esprit de corps and strengthening the “Warrior Heart” culture. Warrior Heart is built on the four pillars of...

Command Post keeps JB Charleston missions on track 24/7, 365
August 8, 2023 — Shrouded in secrecy and concealed within the heart of the air base, there is an office playing a pivotal role in directing operations for Joint Base Charleston.Working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, they remain on duty for any emergencies or contingencies that might arise and are usually the first to field the call.Airmen assigned to the 628th...