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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... MORE

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.

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,... MORE

A 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman operates a forklift to deploy a concrete barrier.

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)

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... MORE

Stories of Service graphic. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Jim Masie)

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... MORE

The Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard present the colors during the national anthem sung by Tech. Sgt. Kaneisha Lipscomb, Joint Base Charleston Airman Leadership School instructor, at the Charleston Club, JB Charleston, S.C., Jan 26. 2017. The ceremony was held to recognize and award the best and brightest members from the 628th ABW.

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... MORE

JB Charleston participates in Wingman Day Olympics
January 13, 2017 — Airmen cheer for their respective wings during a tug-of-war competition 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. MORE

Airmen cheer for their respective wings during a tug-of-war competition 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. MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Brennan, left, the commander of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, and Maj. Abbillyn Johnson, the commander of the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, raise the base flag over Joint Base Charleston, S.C., after Hurricane Matthew swept the area Oct. 9, 2016. All non-essential personnel evacuated the area, but returned after disaster response coordinators assessed damage and verified a safe operating environment.

Joint EOD, CCBS training yields explosive results
September 26, 2016 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight hosted a joint training exercise for the Charleston County Bomb Squad here Sept. 21, 2016.Because the skillsets of the two units are different, training together allows them to share their varied expertise. The collaborative training creates familiarity with each other’s tactics... MORE

Master Deputy Billy Brinson, and Detective Rob Smith, hazardous device technicians with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office bomb squad, review footage from a bomb disposal robot during a training exercise here, Sept. 21, 2016. The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron's Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight frequently trains with the local counterparts to maintain continuity between federal and state departments.

Keeping JB CHS on target
September 22, 2016 — It’s easy to be distracted when multiple booms reverberate in the air. After pausing, those who live or work here continue on with their business, knowing the sound of multiple firearms echoing in the distance is no cause for alarm.Every Airman is in the profession of arms regardless of job specification. Airmen fire weapons in preparation for... MORE

Senior Airman Nick Kanos, 437th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician awaits for the signal to fire the M4 rifle during a weapons qualification course here, Sept. 13, 2016. Airmen fired weapons as part of an M4 rifle qualification course in preparation for a deployment, permanent change of station move or as part of annual training.