News - Tag 437th Airlift Wing

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.

Joint Base Charleston serves as hub for Denton Humanitarian Airlift missions
January 26, 2026 — JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. - Team Charleston members joined forces with mobility units across the Air Force to accomplish multiple airlift missions over the last few months, sending humanitarian aid to multiple countries in need around the world... MORE

Airmen carry a piece of a ramp out of an aircraft.

Vigilant, ready. BATTLE school is in session for Charleston Airmen .
February 28, 2025 — Trained and ready, Team Charleston Airmen participated in an intensive weeklong course at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 24-28, 2025. Throughout the week, Airmen gain the necessary survival skills to become a lethal force, adaptable in any environment... MORE

Three Airmen participate in a defensive fighting position familiarization course during BATTLE school.

Ramsbury honors the heroes of D-Day: A look back at the 437th Troop Carrier Group
June 11, 2024 — The quaint village of Ramsbury hosted a heartfelt ceremony on June 8 during the RAF Ramsbury Community Fair to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The event paid tribute to the 437th Troop Carrier Group of the U.S. Army Air Forces... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brad Fisher, commander of the 15th Airlift Squadron, and U.S. Air Force Maj. David Martin, commander of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron, stand with Ramsbury residents dressed as American World War II paratroopers in front of the memorial dedicated to the 437th Troop Carrier Group at RAF Ramsbury, June 8, 2024. The ceremony marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day, honoring the group's significant contributions during the invasion of Normandy and throughout World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Taylor Ferry)

Top Air Force leaders visit JB Charleston, highlight urgency of reoptimization in “time of consequence”
April 29, 2024 — Joint Base Charleston welcomed Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, his wife Mrs. Gina Allvin, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi April 26... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin speaks to Airmen during an all call at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 26, 2024. During the all call, Allvin and Flosi addressed the need for rapid reoptimization of forces to effectively confront great power competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Silvera)

437th AW Leaders Recognizes 14th AS Crew
March 10, 2022 — Joint Base Charleston’s 437th Airlift Wing leaders interacted with members of the 14th Airlift Squadron during a C-17 Globemaster III flight at Joint JB Charleston, South Carolina, March 7, 2022. 437 AW leaders recognized the crew for their hard work and dedication to the wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bailee A. Darbasie) MORE

14th AS Aircrew Conducts Readiness Training
March 10, 2022 — U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Raun Howell, 437th Airlift Wing Command Chief, and Tech. Sgt. Quentin Cole, 14th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, perform pre-flight inspections on a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th AW at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 7, 2022. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all... MORE

JB Charleston executes full-spectrum readiness exercise
November 19, 2018 — The 628th Air Base Wing, 437th Airlift Wing and 315th Airlift Wing teamed up for a total force rapid mobility exercise Nov. 12-17, 2018. The exercise focused on total force readiness, mobilization, base defense and quick-response airlift capabilities, according to Col. Rockie Wilson, 628th Mission Support Group commander and leader of one of the exercise’s simulated air expeditionary groups. ... MORE

Capt. Christopher Long, 315th Airlift Wing officer in charge of accessories, listens to a radio transmission during a readiness exercise Nov. 16, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. To keep the training as realistic as possible, participants from across JB Charleston received the equipment, weapons and specialty uniform items they would use in real-world situations. The simulated scenarios enabled senior base leaders and subject matter experts to ensure the readiness of JB Charleston’s quick response capabilities.

Incentive flight recognizes high-performing JB Charleston members
October 2, 2018 — Airmen and Sailors board a C-17 Globemaster III on the flightline Oct. 2, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The service members were preparing for an incentive flight, which they earned by distinguishing themselves within their respective units. Leadership from the 628th Air Base Wing and the 437th Airlift Wing collaborated to provide flying... MORE

Airmen and Sailors board a C-17 Globemaster III on the flightline Oct. 2, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The service members were preparing for an incentive flight, which they earned by distinguishing themselves within their respective units. Leadership from the 628th Air Base Wing and the 437th Airlift Wing collaborated to provide flying opportunities for non-aircrew service members.

JB Charleston supports Weapons School capstone event
December 14, 2017 — The 437th Airlift Wing launched 17 C-17 Globemaster IIIs in support of the largest U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration Phase Joint Forcible Entry event in its history, Dec. 9, 2017... MORE

Airman 1st Class Kevin Schreiber, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a C-17 Globemaster during a Joint Forcible Entry training event in support of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration phase here, Dec. 9. Thirty seven C-17s, 21 C-130 Hercules and 120 U.S. Army paratroopers participated in the mobility portion of the WSINT phase during a simulated mass JFE event over a contested target on a range near Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The event is designed to teach Airmen how to get safely to their target and direct airpower and follow-on forces to that target.