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JB Charleston evacuates aircraft from hurricane zone, maintains airlift capabilities
September 14, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston personnel assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing and 628th Air Base Wing began evacuation flights for 24 C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Sept. 11, 2018, in anticipation of Hurricane Florence making landfall. The aircraft and supporting personnel planned and executed flights from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina to three designated safe locations within 48 hours of notification, a move designed to sustain the wing’s airlift capability. ... MORE

Airmen assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing load airplane seats onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 11, 2018.

Installation commander issues limited evacuation order
September 10, 2018 — The Joint Base Charleston commander has issued a limited evacuation order (LEO) due to the projected path of Hurricane Florence. The base is currently in Hurricane Condition IV. Access the full press release... MORE

Projected path of Hurricane Florence as of Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, at 11 a.m.