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Charleston first sergeant leads with purpose and inspires growth
April 10, 2025 — Fueled by the people who support her, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Iris Bias reciprocates the values encompassing community, perseverance and leadership to the Airmen she leads... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Iris Bias stands unwavering as she nurtures the next generation of warfighters at Joint Base Charleston.

Team Charleston NCO shapes tomorrow’s Airmen
March 27, 2025 — Foundational mentorship is the key to developing exceptional Airmen, according to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Antigone Bagtas, 628th FSS First Term Enlisted Course noncommissioned officer in charge... MORE

African American female U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt., standing in front of Professional Development center sign.

Det. 5: Inside the schoolhouse that keeps the C-17 flying
October 29, 2024 — Det. 5 is where C-17 maintainers undergo rigorous training, combining technical knowledge with the vital skills of teamwork and collaboration... MORE

an instructor gives directions to two airmen inside a simulated C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft's flight deck

One aircraft, two missions: Travis AFB C-17 delivers aid to support two CCMD's
February 4, 2021 — The Airmen of the 60th Air Mobility Wing delivered COVID-19 personal protective equipment and humanitarian aid bound for two separate combatant commands. The Port Dawgs of the 60th Aerial Port Squadron and the Beeliners of the 21st Airlift Squadron stepped in to tackle two separate missions, helping deliver supplies to two different combatant commands using one C-17 Globemaster III. ... MORE

Air Base breaks ground on Visitor’s Quarters modernization project
October 29, 2018 — Base leadership and dignitaries broke ground on the site of the modernized Visiting Quarters Oct. 24, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., marking the start of construction on a four-story structure, which will feature 266 rooms, conference rooms, an exercise room, guest laundry and other updated amenities covering nearly 150,000 square feet... MORE

Maj. Paul Sipe (left), Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District deputy commander and Lt. Col. Christopher Carnduff, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, converse at the new Visitor’s Quarters groundbreaking Oct. 24, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The project is a result of low vacancy at the current Visitor’s Quarters. The modernized four-story structure will have 266 guest rooms, conference rooms, an exercise room, guest laundry and other amenities covering 150,000 square-feet. The Visitor’s Quarters project is slated for completion in Fall 2020.

Airmen receive diplomas during 2018 CCAF graduation
October 5, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston leadership presented Airmen with their Community College of the Air Force degree in their respective career fields Oct. 4, 2018 at the Charleston Club. The Community College of the Air Force is a federally-chartered degree-granting institution that serves the United States Air Force's enlisted total force... MORE

Joint Base leadership presented Airmen with their Community College of the Air Force degree in their respective career fields Oct. 4, 2018 at the Charleston Club. The Community College of the Air Force is a federally-chartered degree-granting institution that serves the United States Air Forces’ enlisted total force.