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Barrier deployment for Combat Readiness Exercise 2026
January 15, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Pasamonte, 628th Civil Engineering Squadron pavement and equipment journeyman, operates a forklift to place concrete barriers at various entry points during Combat Readiness Exercise 2026 at Joint Base Charleston, Jan. 14, 2026. Under the surveillance of inspector generals and the Wing Inspection Team,... MORE

A 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman operates a forklift to deploy a concrete barrier.

Joint Base Charleston kicks off annual Combat Readiness Exercise 2026
January 15, 2026 — Joint Base Charleston, S.C. - Members of Joint Base Charleston kicked off an annual combat readiness exercise on base, Jan. 13, 2026, putting Airmen to the test in a fast-paced, realistic training environment... MORE

A compact tan robot rolls down a ramp coming out of the side of a large blue truck with the words "Explosive Ordnance Disposal Joint Base Charleston, SC" on the side.

628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal participates in Combat Readiness Exercise 2026
January 15, 2026 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team responds to a scenario during Combat Readiness Exercise 2026 at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 13, 2026. CRE 2026 is Joint Base Charleston’s annual exercise focused on rapid global mobility and installation defense. This exercise strengthens command, control and operational integration across the installation, reinforcing Joint Base Charleston’s role as a power projection platform for strategic airlift... MORE