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437th AW maintains global mobility
July 21, 2017 — A C-17 Globemaster III taxis on the runway at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. July 18, 2017. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in a deployment area. The aircraft can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions and can transport litters and ambulatory...

70th Anniversary of the AF: Honoring our Heroes
July 2, 2017 — Editors Note: This album is one of several products being shared in 2017 by the Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Office in honor of the 70th Anniversary of the Air Force and those who selflessly have and continue to serve our nation.Capt. Kevin Summerbell, 15th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, stands in front of the entrance to a C-17...

Officials urge retirees to transition club membership to virtual portal
June 30, 2017 — For many Air Force retirees, a club membership is one way to stay connected to the service they love. Air Force Services Activity officials are encouraging retirees to activate their new Air Force Club Member Portal accounts before losing that connection...

628th FSS Change of Command
June 29, 2017 — Col. Richard Mathews, left, 628th Mission Support Group commander, passes the 628th Force Support Squadron guideon to incoming commander, Maj. William Parker, during the 628th FSS change of command ceremony, June 29, 2017 at Joint Base Charleston, SC. Parker came to Charleston from Osan Air Force Base, Republic of Korea where he commanded the 51st...

JB Charleston hosts 9th annual Run the Runway
June 14, 2017 — Two hundred and seventy nine runners consisting of military members, their families and civilians begin Joint Base Charleston’s 9th annual Run the Runway here, June 10. Visitors were able to tour a static display of a C-17 Globemaster III and watch a demonstration from the 628th Security Forces Squadron’s military working dog section.

18th AF leadership visits 437th AW
June 8, 2017 — Lt. Gen. Giovanni Tuck, 18th Air Force commander, meets with 437th Airlift Wing leadership at the Joint Base Charleston headquarters building June 6, 2017. Tuck explained his expectations and goals for 18th AF. His visit to Charleston was one of a handful around the command allowing him to hear from Airmen about how their wings carry out operations...

JB Charleston participates in community exercise
June 7, 2017 — JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Joint Base Charleston participated with multiple Dorchester County emergency response agencies during a community partnered mass casualty exercise at Ashley Ridge High School, June 6, 2017. The exercise aimed to improve interagency communication and response to large scale emergencies.“Although today’s scenario was...

Jones takes the reigns at 560th RED HORSE
June 5, 2017 — Lt. Col. Horace Jones assumed command of the 560th RED HORSE Squadron during a ceremony June 3, 2017 at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Although he's the new 560th RED HORSE commander, Jones knows his way around the Lowcountry...

Studies Highlight Joint Base Charleston’s Economic Impact
May 31, 2017 — Communities across the country with significant industrial, manufacturing, educational, tourist or military footprints periodically will have studies done to determine their economic impact. The state of South Carolina and, more specifically, Joint Base Charleston, are no different. The methodology used by the two studies cited below was the...

Summer safety campaign implores Airmen to Say Something
May 26, 2017 — The Critical Days of Summer campaign kicks off Memorial Day weekend raising awareness to common summer safety issues.“From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, a lot of military members and their friends and families start going out more doing things like barbecuing and boating, but usually get comfortable with what’s familiar to them and...