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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... MORE

A Honorguardsman wearing a blue dress uniform with white accents and badges, holds a folded U.S. Flag with the stars showing.

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... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. David Leedom, 157th Fighter Squadron pilot, McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, is towed to re-fuel after completing an arresting cable certification at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 28, 2025. Joint Base Charleston works in conjunction with different bases to maximize mission performance through safety training procedures and annual certifications.