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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

Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Bence, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, speaks during the 628th Air Base Wing annual awards ceremony at the Charleston Club, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Jan. 26, 2017.

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

U.S. Air Force Pararescueman Staff Sgt. Lopaka Mounts, assigned to the 331st Air Expeditionary Group receives a hug from a resident during search and rescue operations after Hurricane Ike, September 13, 2008. This photograph was provided by the 1st Combat Camera Squadron to showcase world events they have documented throughout the past 25 years.

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. MORE

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. MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Tressel, radio frequency transmission technician with the 628th Communications Squadron, inspects a ultra high frequency (UHF) antenna for wind damage caused by Hurricane Matthew on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Oct. 10, 2016. Joint Base personnel are working diligently to return the Joint Base to full operational status 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

Detective Carl Makins, a hazardous device technician with the Charleston County Sheriff's Office, examines a powder sample from an exploded ordnance during a training exercise here, Sept. 21, 2016. The local bomb squads often train with members from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron's Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight to build relationships and streamline operating procedures between state and federal entities.

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

Staff Sgt. Alexander Elder, 628th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor calculates the firing score for Airman 1st Class Courtland Carson, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution technician here, Sept. 13, 2016. Airmen fired the M4 rifle as part of a weapons qualification in preparation for a deployment, permanent change of station move or as part of annual training.

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.