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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

JB Charleston Luncheon teaches tools to overcome adversity,violence
May 26, 2017 — JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C Members of Joint Base Charleston community joined together for the National Prayer Luncheon at the Charleston Club May 23. The National Prayer Luncheon is an annual event that celebrates religious diversity and fellowship. “This luncheon is an opportunity for followers of every faith to come together and connect on a... MORE

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 — 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

Dining facility hosts Christmas dinner
December 30, 2016 — Joint Base Charleston leadership and the 628th Force Support Squadron (FSS) hosted a Christmas dinner at the Gaylor Dining Facility here Dec. 25. Tech. Sgt. Carmen Lewis, 628th FSS dining facility manager, and her team began prepping for this dinner during the Thanksgiving holiday. “We were getting food in every week,” said Lewis. “We gradually... MORE

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

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

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

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