News - Tag 628th Air Base Wing

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...

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...

Military Homeschoolers of the Lowcountry meet with Joint Base Charleston Leadership
February 24, 2026 — Military homeschoolers of the Lowcountry students raise their hands to ask questions regarding naval service during a wing leadership building tour at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Feb. 23, 2026. School visits strengthen community relationships with the local community and foster family resilience by helping kids gain an understanding of...

Barrier deployment for Combat Readiness Exercise 2026
January 15, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Pasamonte, 628th Civil Engineering Squadron pavement and equipment journeyman, operates a forklift to place concrete barriers at various entry points during Combat Readiness Exercise 2026 at Joint Base Charleston, Jan. 14, 2026. Under the surveillance of inspector generals and the Wing Inspection Team,...

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...

Stories of Service: Airman to Olympian
March 31, 2023 — A former Olympian now serves as an Airman to give back to the country that helped her fulfill her dreams...

628 ABW presents annual awards
January 31, 2018 — The 628th Air Base Wing recognized their top performers for 2017 during an annual awards ceremony at the Charleston Club, Jan. 26, 2018...

1st Combat Camera Squadron reaches milestone
April 7, 2017 — The 1st Combat Camera Squadron here celebrated its 25th anniversary April 1. Many combat camera squadrons have existed but 1st CTCS will be the only remaining Active Duty combat camera squadron in the Air Force. While it’s only been 25 years under its current name, 1st CTCS can trace its lineage as far back as 1943 when it was originally activated...

JB Charleston participates in Wingman Day Olympics
January 13, 2017 — 2nd. Lt. Brett Betit, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) programmer, runs with the 628th CES guidon during the Wingman Day Olympics here, Jan. 13. For Wingman Day Airmen participated in various events with their squadrons to foster teamwork and communication while covering the four domains of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness.

Recovery efforts underway from Hurricane Matthew
October 11, 2016 — Members of Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina continue to assess and repair damage across the installation as recovery efforts continue from Hurricane Matthew.