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628th LRS plays key role for hurricane relief efforts
November 22, 2017 — From coordinating aircraft load plans to refueling jets, the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron played a multi-faceted role during Joint Base Charleston and Air Mobility Command’s hurricane relief efforts in 2017... MORE

Staff Sgt. Jesse Turner, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron operator, records and licensing NCO in Charge, prepares to move a forklift Nov. 14, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 628th LRS transported approximately 38 pallets weighing roughly 130 short tons and issued about two million gallons of fuel for aircraft and ground vehicles in support of Hurricane Maria relief efforts to Puerto Rico.

The Force is with JB Charleston’s Storm Troopers
December 9, 2016 — Team Charleston’s Storm Troopers, children who had parents on ride-out teams during Hurricane Matthew, were recognized during a Storm Troopers Ceremony at the Airman and Family Readiness Center here, Dec. 8... MORE

Team Charleston’s Storm Troopers, children who had parents on ride-out teams during Hurricane Matthew, hold up certificates for remaining calm, focused and ready during the storm with Joint Base Charleston leadership during a Storm Troopers ceremony at the Airman and Family Readiness Center here, Dec. 8, 2016. Nearly 23,000 base employees and their families evacuated Charleston Oct. 5, leaving a ride-out team of approximately 400 members to continue the base’s mission.

628th CES disposes of Civil War-era cannonballs
November 23, 2016 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) flight detonated explosives brought ashore by the tides of Hurricane Matthew here, Nov. 22, 2016.It is the responsibility of the military to dispose of all military ordnance. When ordnance are found off base, local bomb squads are usually the ones called to the scene, but... MORE

Master Sgt. Tracy Passerotti, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, right, explosive ordnance disposal technician explains to JB Charleston commander Col. Robert Lyman, left, the background and procedures of proper disposal of Civil War-era explosives here. The 628th CES EOD flight worked with local emergency management teams to safely dispose of explosives brought ashore by the tides of Hurricane Matthew in October.

EFAC provides support for returning evacuees
October 17, 2016 — In response to Hurricane Matthew, an Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC) was activated here Oct. 12 to assist base employees and their families returning from evacuation. The EFAC, with locations on the Air Base and the Naval Weapons Station, will remain open through Oct. 14.The EFAC is a consolidated location where families can receive... MORE

Megan Doty (left), 628th Security Forces Squadron unit program coordinator, files out her travel voucher with Senior Airman James Hauck, 628th Comptroller Squadron financial technician, in the Emergency Family Assistance Center at the Airman and Family Readiness Center on Joint Base Charleston Oct. 13. Besides financial assistance the EFAC provides chaplain assistance, legal aid, mental health support and military and family support.

Team Charleston weathers the storm
October 14, 2016 — As Hurricane Matthew approached the Eastern Coast of theUnited States, residents of South Carolina were given an evacuation order byGovernor Nikki Haley. Based on this, Joint Base Charleston leadership made thedetermination to issue a Limited Evacuation Order. With limited personnel following an evacuation, the task of safelystoring or moving... MORE

Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, marshals in the first C-17 Globemaster III returning to Joint Base Charleston on Oct. 11 after evacuating for Hurricane Matthew. Many of the aircraft continued to perform various world-wide missions from their evacuated locations.

Aircraft return from Hurricane Matthew evacuation
October 11, 2016 — Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, marshals in the first C-17 Globemaster III returning to Joint Base Charleston on Oct. 11 after evacuating for Hurricane Matthew. Many of the aircraft continued to perform various world-wide missions from their evacuated locations. MORE

JB Charleston reopens gates following Hurricane Matthew
October 11, 2016 — Col. Jimmy Canlas (center), 437th Airlift Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg (right), 437th Airlift Wing command chief and Senior Airman Billy Meadows (left), 628th Security Forces Squadron installation patrolman, greet Joint Base Charleston members at the Rivers Avenue Gate here Oct. 11, 2016 as they return to work from following a... MORE

Col. Jimmy Canlas (center), 437th Airlift Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg (right), 437th Airlift Wing command chief and Senior Airman Billy Meadows (left), 628th Security Forces Squadron installation patrolman, greet Joint Base Charleston members at the Rivers Avenue Gate here Oct. 11, 2016 as they return to work from following a hurricane evacuation. The base was evacuated Oct. 5, 2016, in preparation for Hurricane Matthew, and the base returned to normal operations Oct. 11.

UPDATE: Latest Storm Information for JB Charleston Personnel
October 10, 2016 — NOTE: The below releases are listed in order of timeline - from the newest to oldest. 10 Oct 16- Joint Base Charleston reopens, Emergency Family Assistance Center... MORE

JB Charleston Prepares for Hurricane Matthew
October 7, 2016 — U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class William Roberts, a harbor patrol coxswain with the 628th Security Forces Squadron, prepares to move and store a 628th Security Forces patrol boat ahead of Hurricane Matthew at Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons Station, S.C., Oct. 7, 2016. All non-essential personnel evacuated the area but will return after... MORE

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class William Roberts, a harbor patrol coxswain with the 628th Security Forces Squadron, prepares to move and store a 628th Security Forces patrol boat ahead of Hurricane Matthew at Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons Station, S.C., Oct. 7, 2016. All non-essential personnel evacuated the area but will return after disaster response coordinators assess damage and verify a safe operating environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Byers)

437th Airlift Wing evacuates C-17s
October 6, 2016 — A maintainer with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals out a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III as it is evacuated to Fort Campbell, Ky., on Oct. 6, 2016, so they can continue their mission of rapid global mobility during Hurricane Matthew. Due to Hurricane Matthew, a Limited Evacuation Order of South Carolina Hurricane... MORE

A maintainer with the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals out a Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III as it is evacuated to Fort Campbell, Ky., on Oct. 6, 2016, so they can continue their mission of rapid global mobility during Hurricane Matthew. Due to Hurricane Matthew, a Limited Evacuation Order of South Carolina Hurricane Evacuation Zones was issued by the Commander, Joint Base Charleston. All Joint Base personnel are expected to evacuate the area and will return once damage has been assessed and it’s safe to return.