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628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Prevention Team Earns Outstanding Fire Prevention Program of the Year Award
July 1, 2026 — JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. — Joint Base Charleston’s 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Prevention Team earned the Department of War Outstanding Fire Prevention Program of the Year Award and will formally accept the honor this July during the 2026 Senior Fire Officer Training Summit in Reno, Nevada... MORE

A photo of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Prevention team standing together for a photo. The team is in a large garage with a fire truck in the background.

Arrive Safe. Work Safe. Go Home Safe.
June 30, 2026 — Team Charleston volunteers strapped on impairment-simulating goggles and attempted various challenges during Critical Days of Summer, feeling firsthand what trying to function under the influence is like... MORE

A photo of three people driving a Polaris XP 1000 through an outdoor obstacle course.

Carried with Honors
June 24, 2026 — Team Charleston service members graduated from the Honor Guard course today, culminating six months of training in one defining moment. Their pallbearer demonstration embodied the precision, discipline and professionalism that defines excellence at Joint Base Charleston... MORE

Honor Guard members recite the Honor Guard Creed inside of a building.

Joint Base Charleston acquires first locomotive in 60 years
June 18, 2026 — The 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron unveiled the newest locomotive added to the Air Force inventory since 1966 at Joint Base Charleston, March 4, 2026... MORE

A photo of four men standing in front of a locomotive.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle Visits Charleston
June 11, 2026 — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle sailed to Charleston, South Carolina, June 11, 2026, for the first time in five years... MORE

A photo of Coast Guardsmen steering the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle.

A New Chapter for Coast Guard Base Charleston
June 5, 2026 — U.S. Coast Guard Base Charleston Color Guard members prepare to present the colors during a change of command ceremony at the Founders Hall in West Ashley, South Carolina, June 4, 2026. The change of command signifies the formal transfer leadership and responsibility for the unit and its assigned mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class... MORE

Navy Reserve Center Charleston Hosts Change of Command Ceremony
May 28, 2026 — U.S. Navy CDR. Elijah Waddle, Navy Reserve Center assumes command from U.S. Navy CDR. Chad W. Peterson, during a Change of Command ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, May 16, 2026. As CDR. Peterson closes this chapter of service, CDR. Waddle stands ready to lead Charleston’s Navy Reserve Center... MORE

628th Security Forces honor fallen defenders during National Police Week
May 18, 2026 — In honor of National Police Week, the 628th Security Forces Squadron hosted a series of events across the installation, May 11-14, 2026, to recognize the ultimate sacrifice of fallen defenders while fostering camaraderie among active-duty military members, civilian law enforcement, families and Airmen across the Joint Base community... MORE

Service members running outside during the Warrior Challenge.

Celebrating Our Young Heroes!
April 22, 2026 — Members of Joint Base Charleston and the local community celebrate Purple Up Day at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 22, 2026. The Month of the Military Child is a monthlong observance to honor and support military children and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amori Greer)... MORE

Children walk down to school in celebrating of the Month of the Military Child.

Team Charleston Airmen Maintain C-47 Skytrain
April 17, 2026 — Members of the 315th Airlift Wing perform maintenance on Joint Base Charleston's static C-47 Skytrain... MORE

A photo of a static C-47 Skytrain sitting outside.