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CDC expands childcare capabilities
June 3, 2019 — Joint Base Charleston leadership hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the expansion of the child development center May 31, 2019, at the Joint Base Charleston Air Base, S.C. The 628th FSS CDC reopened several rooms and hired eight more staff members, allowing them to care for 74 additional infants, pre-toddlers, toddlers and preschoolers. The... MORE

Vivian Gadson, 628th Force Support Squadron flight chief of fleet and family services, explains the expansions and renovations to the child development center to Col. Terrence Adams, 628th Air Base Wing commander, after a ribbon cutting ceremony May 31, 2019, at the Joint Base Charleston Air Base, S.C.

628th LRS and FSS conduct readiness exercise
January 28, 2019 — The 628th LRS and 628th Forces Support Squadron held a pre-deployment exercise Jan. 23, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston-Naval Weapons Station, S.C., to improve readiness and streamline processes for large groups, saving time for Airmen and air base agencies when deploying Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Cody R. Miller) MORE

An Airman repacks his issued equipment during a pre-deployment function line exercise Jan. 23, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

JB Charleston recognizes military children
April 24, 2017 — Military children can face adversity due to the essential and demanding career path of their parents. Deployments, permanent changes of station, new school and new friends are a few challenges a military child may face.More than 1.8 million children nationwide have at least one, or both, parents serving in the military.April has been designated as... MORE

Joint Base Charleston leadership recognizes children of deployed military members at the Little Heroes Ceremony at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center, April 18, 2017. The ceremony acknowledged the sacrifice and courage children display while their parents are deployed.

CDC provides safe learning environment
October 31, 2016 — Childcare can be stressful for parents and guardians. Choosing a safe, educational and cost efficient service is a high priority but not always easy. The Joint Base Charleston Child Development Center is a safe, secure learning environment where Department of Defense members can leave their children while they are at work. “Our mission is to... MORE

Yolonda Green, education technician, entertains children with a puppet during play time at the Joint Base Charleston Child Development Center, Oct. 24, 2016. The CDC provides daytime care for children of Department of Defense members from six months to five years of age.