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Joint Base Charleston kicks off annual Combat Readiness Exercise 2026
January 15, 2026 — Joint Base Charleston, S.C. - Members of Joint Base Charleston kicked off an annual combat readiness exercise on base, Jan. 13, 2026, putting Airmen to the test in a fast-paced, realistic training environment... MORE

A compact tan robot rolls down a ramp coming out of the side of a large blue truck with the words "Explosive Ordnance Disposal Joint Base Charleston, SC" on the side.

C-17s depart Joint Base Charleston for Combat Readiness Exercise 2026
January 15, 2026 — U.S. Airmen participate in Combat Readiness Exercise 2026 held at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 13-14, 2026. Throughout the exercise, teams across the base will work through a variety of scenarios designed to encompass quick responses in order to support operations and project airpower on short notice. ... MORE

A C-17 GlobeMaster III is inspected by a U.S. Air Force Airman.

Team Charleston ‘Gets Fit’
March 26, 2025 — A Team Charleston Airman helps improve the physical fitness scores of others by building strength and bonds... MORE

Care during crisis: 628th MDG conducts Ready Eagle II exercise
November 29, 2023 — The 628th Medical Group participated in a large-scale medical exercise Nov. 16, sharpening their skills in real-world crisis scenarios on base... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Airmen participate in a medical exercise where they act as patients with simulated wounds. Medical Group staff wear protective hear as they treat the simulated patients.

JB Charleston, PMSG make history as first joint base community to win Abilene Trophy
November 15, 2023 — Joint Base Charleston and the Palmetto Military Support Group were awarded the Abilene Trophy Nov. 10 at the 2023 Airlift/Tanker Association Annual Convention and Symposium in Dallas, Texas... MORE

A group of award recipients pose on stage for a photo with their trophy

HUREX maintains Charleston readiness
June 10, 2022 — Team Charleston officials conducted a Hurricane Exercise (HUREX) June 6 – 9 at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Airmen participate in HUREX

628th CES conducts ground fire training
December 30, 2021 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted an exercise where firefighters participated in ground fire training Dec. 29 at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina... MORE

JB CHS command team attends SC Governor’s brief
November 29, 2021 — Military leaders throughout the state gathered in Columbia, South Carolina, Oct. 7, 2021, to meet with Governor Henry McMaster and the state’s Department of Veterans Affairs secretary, William Grimsley... MORE

Military leader representatives from throughout South Carolina gather for the annual Governor’s Commander Brief in Columbia, S.C., Oct. 7, 2021.

Reserve & Active Airmen team up at Palmetto Challenge
May 24, 2019 — Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 315th Airlift Wing, along with their active duty counterparts assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing and 628th Air Base Wing from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, participated in the Palmetto Challenge, May 21-23 at Pope Army Air Field Field, North Carolina... MORE

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division prepare to jump out of a Charleston-based C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during the Palmetto Challenge Exercise May 23 near Pope Field, North Carolina.

New leader assumes command of 628th Air Base Wing
September 5, 2018 — The 628th Air Base Wing conducted a change of command ceremony Sept. 5, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Col. Terrence Adams assumed command of the 628th ABW from Col. Jeff Nelson. Nelson is scheduled to assume command of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, California, on Sept. 16, 2018. ... MORE

Col. Terrence Adams renders his first salute as commander to the men and women of the 628th Air Base Wing during a change of command ceremony Sept. 5, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Adams replaced Col. Jeff Nelson as commander of the wing and joint base after serving at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., as Air Mobility Command’s director of communications and chief information officer. Joint Base Charleston is one of 12 Department of Defense joint bases and is host to over 60 DOD and federal agencies. The 628th ABW delivers installation support to over 90,000 Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, civilians, dependents and retirees across four installations including the Air Base and Naval Weapons Station.