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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

JB Charleston Welcomes new class of Honorary Commanders
October 28, 2024 — Joint Base Charleston welcomed new class of honorary commanders... MORE

Christie Rainwater, Mayor of Hanahan, S.C., speaks about her time as an honorary commander

Celebrating Excellence: Joint Base Charleston Hosts the International Police Working Dogs Association's 25th Anniversary Certification Event
October 16, 2024 — For the second year, Joint Base Charleston hosted the International Police Working Dogs Association, bringing together local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies from all over the nation... MORE

A canine gets ready for a takedown maneuver.

Team Charleston Airman selected for OTS
October 10, 2024 — For the past two years, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kaitlyn Elliot has been working diligently alongside her fellow finance Airmen with enlisted stripes, but soon, she may be donning a velcro patch with a gold bar. Elliot, 628th Comptroller Squadron financial operations technician, was recently chosen for Officer Training School, achieving a long-awaited goal... MORE

JB Charleston gets a visit from the office of Personnel and Readiness
September 12, 2024 — The Honorable Ashish Vazirani serves as the principal staff assistant and advisor to the Secretary of Defense for force readiness, force management, health affairs, National Guard and Reserve component affairs, education and training, and military and civilian personnel requirements and management... MORE

Team Charleston’s readiness, rapid response capabilities put to the test during EXPLODEO 2.0
September 6, 2024 — Team Charleston’s readiness and rapid response capabilities were put to the test during exercise EXPLODEO 2.0, Sept. 3-4, 2024. The exercise evaluated the base’s ability to quickly and efficiently prepare forces and cargo for deployment on a moment's notice, underscoring the importance of readiness for future conflicts... MORE

JB Charleston’s AF Connect App
September 6, 2024 — The Air Force Connect mobile application arms the JB Charleston community with multiple resources and emergent information at the touch of their fingertips... MORE

Bring Your Family to Work Day at JBC
June 17, 2024 — Bring Your Family to Work Day provides an opportunity for military families to tour the base, explore various jobs, and gain a deeper understanding of the essential roles their loved ones perform. MORE

LRS opens new FARP facility at Joint Base Charleston
June 14, 2024 — Joint Base Charleston unveiled a new 3,300 square foot facility designed to enhance both training and equipment storage capabilities for the 628th Logistics Readiness Forward Area Refueling Point, or FARP, team on June 5, 2024, here on base... MORE

Members of the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare to cut the ribbon.

JB Charleston welcomes home Airmen from first AFFORGEN XAB deployment
May 21, 2024 — Joint Base Charleston celebrated the return of its Airmen from the inaugural Air Force Force Generation Expeditionary Air Base deployment, also known as AFFORGEN XAB... MORE

Redeployers are welcomed home by family Joint Base Charleston