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437th AMXS: Ensuring readiness of AMC’s largest C-17 fleet
August 21, 2020 — As the largest squadron within Air Mobility Command, the Airmen of the 437th Aircraft maintenance Squadron are charged with ensuring the U.S. Air Force’s largest fleet of C-17 Globemaster IIIs is ready anytime, anywhere... MORE

A Historical Event- A man’s love for history
August 20, 2020 — History helps us understand change and how the society we live in came to be. The United States Air Force preserves its heritage and legacy for future generations by documenting missions, exercises, and other events. Josh Mayes, 628th Air Base Wing historian is in charge of documenting and managing historical events, programs and functions at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Before he became a historian he served in the Air Force. ... MORE

Joint Base Charleston SAPR Victim Advocate answers questions about sexual assault
July 22, 2020 — The following answers were provided by Joint Base Charleston Sexual Assault Prevention and Response advocate, Susie Griggs. Griggs and other advocates of the JB Charleston SAPRO are dedicated to giving victims/survivors a safe place to report, ensuring they are aware of their rights and resources as it relates to sexual assault. The JB Charleston SAPR advocates are reachable 24/7 at 843-963-7272... MORE

628th LRS Vehicle Maintenance keeps it rollin’
July 10, 2020 — The Airmen of the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance flight ensure Joint Base Charleston’s fleet of over 200 vehicles is ready to roll... MORE

Let me upgrade you
July 9, 2020 — For a pilot, upgrading from co-pilot to aircraft commander is more than switching from the right seat to the left seat of the cockpit. Aircraft commanders have to learn new skills and take on more responsibilities. Capt. Ana Ekhaus, a C-17 Globemaster III pilot assigned to the 15th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, explained the difference between the two positions. ... MORE

Sunny days or hurricanes 437th Weather Operations Flight has eyes in the sky
June 30, 2020 — The 437th Operations Support Squadron Weather Operations Flight faces unique challenges since they support land, air and sea operations at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The base hosts multiple service components with varying missions and capabilities that require real-time weather information. These factors, combined with an annual hurricane season that has led to a base-wide evacuation the last three years, require the 437th OSS/WOF Airmen assigned here to maintain a versatile skill set. ... MORE

The Air Base Fitness Center open with restrictions
June 30, 2020 — The 628th Force Support Squadron’s operations at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, have recently started to open back up. The Air Base Fitness Center is open, but restrictions have been put in place due to COVID-19. ... MORE

How the 437th is modernizing its scheduling
June 24, 2020 — 437th Airlift Wing schedulers at Joint Base Charleston have begun to utilize an innovative web-based platform that has already saved countless man-hours here and across the C-17 Globemaster III fleet... MORE

628th LRS provides vital protective equipment
May 8, 2020 — JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. -- With protective equipment in high demand globally, members of the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Individual Protective Equipment section are no strangers to disseminating the right gear for optimal personnel protection.The Airmen at IPE are responsible for inspecting, storing and distributing the equipment for... MORE

JB Charleston celebrates diversity, honors Black History Month
February 20, 2020 — African Americans have been serving in the United States military since the Revolutionary War, and have served in every U.S. war since. Although African Americans were able to serve in the military, they were often segregated to form units such as the Tuskegee Airmen and the Montford Point Marines. Segregation in the U.S. military officially ended... MORE