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C-17 missions still continue into Afghanistan
October 11, 2016 — The imposing C-17 Globemaster III moved through the darkness during a longer trip than is typical at the Rock, the busiest aerial port in the area of responsibility. The flight was headed to Afghanistan – another example of the steady and enduring requirements of Operation Freedom Sentinel.“The main priority of this mission was the transport of... MORE

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III pilot looks at his notes during a transport mission in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel in Southwest Asia Sept. 30, 2016. The C-17 is the newest most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. 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 the deployment area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Ellis/Released)

JB Charleston Prepares for Hurricane Matthew
October 7, 2016 — U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class William Roberts, a harbor patrol coxswain with the 628th Security Forces Squadron, prepares to move and store a 628th Security Forces patrol boat ahead of Hurricane Matthew at Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons Station, S.C., Oct. 7, 2016. All non-essential personnel evacuated the area but will return after... MORE

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class William Roberts, a harbor patrol coxswain with the 628th Security Forces Squadron, prepares to move and store a 628th Security Forces patrol boat ahead of Hurricane Matthew at Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons Station, S.C., Oct. 7, 2016. All non-essential personnel evacuated the area but will return after disaster response coordinators assess damage and verify a safe operating environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Byers)

437th Airlift Wing evacuates C-17s
October 6, 2016 — A maintainer with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals out a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III as it is evacuated to Fort Campbell, Ky., on Oct. 6, 2016, so they can continue their mission of rapid global mobility during Hurricane Matthew. Due to Hurricane Matthew, a Limited Evacuation Order of South Carolina Hurricane... MORE

A maintainer with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals out a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III as it is evacuated to Fort Campbell, Ky., on Oct. 6, 2016, so they can continue their mission of rapid global mobility during Hurricane Matthew. Due to Hurricane Matthew, a Limited Evacuation Order of South Carolina Hurricane Evacuation Zones was issued by the Commander, Joint Base Charleston. All Joint Base personnel are expected to evacuate the area and will return once damage has been assessed and it’s safe to return.

Air Force celebrates 69 years of service
September 22, 2016 — U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Gen. Brooks L. Bash (second from the left), Airman 1st Class Cassandra Macdonald, 628th Medical Group records technician (second from the right) and Lt. Col. Walter Bean, 628th Airbase Wing chaplain (right) cut the cake with a saber during the 2016 Air Force Ball Sept. 17, 2016 at the Charleston Convention Center here. It... MORE

U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Gen. Brooks L. Bash (second from the left), Airman 1st Class Cassandra Macdonald, 628th Medical Group records technician (second from the right) and Lt. Col. Walter Bean, 628th Airbase Wing chaplain (right) cut the cake with a saber during the 2016 Air Force Ball Sept. 17, 2016 at the Charleston Convention Center here. It is tradition for the youngest and oldest Airmen to cut the cake together signifying respect and honor afforded to experience and seniority while symbolizing the newer generation of Airmen filling the ranks.

USNS Sacagawea offloads at Joint Base Charleston
September 12, 2016 — The U.S. Naval Ship Sacagawea docked at the Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Sept. 4, 2016 to unload cargo before continuing to Jacksonville, Florida. Multiple units offloaded more than 2,000 pallets of ordnance from the ship and transferred them to a storage facility on the JB Charleston-WS.“There are a lot of entities at play,” said Navy Lt... MORE

Cargo is unloaded from the U.S. Naval Ship Sacagawea Sept. 7, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston - Weapons Station, South Carolina. Before arriving at the JB Charleston-WS, the Sacagawea was prepositioned with more than 2,000 pallets of ordnance. The ship’s mission is to sustain a Marine Corps expeditionary brigade for up to 30 days, enabling a quick response when needed. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Megan Munoz)