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Barrier deployment for Combat Readiness Exercise 2026
January 15, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Pasamonte, 628th Civil Engineering Squadron pavement and equipment journeyman, operates a forklift to place concrete barriers at various entry points during Combat Readiness Exercise 2026 at Joint Base Charleston, Jan. 14, 2026. Under the surveillance of inspector generals and the Wing Inspection Team,...

628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal participates in Combat Readiness Exercise 2026
January 15, 2026 — The 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team responds to a scenario during Combat Readiness Exercise 2026 at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 13, 2026. CRE 2026 is Joint Base Charleston’s annual exercise focused on rapid global mobility and installation defense. This exercise strengthens command, control and operational integration across the installation, reinforcing Joint Base Charleston’s role as a power projection platform for strategic airlift...

628th CES showcases readiness during exercise Outlaw Shield
November 20, 2025 — U.S. Airmen, assigned to the 628th Air Base Wing, participate in Exercise Outlaw Shield at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 4-6, 2025. This exercise was an opportunity for leadership at all levels, putting Airmen in realistic scenarios similar to ones they could experience in contested environments...

JB Charleston conducts annual mobile aircraft fire training
May 29, 2019 — Joint Base Charleston’s fire department teamed with the Crash Fire Rescue Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., to conduct Joint Mobile Aircraft Fire Training May 27-31, 2019, at JB Charleston’s Fire Department training grounds. This training not only fulfilled an annual requirement for mission capable firefighters but it also highlighted the importance of collaboration between joint mission partners throughout the Lowcountry. Air Force firefighters are required to maintain a status of resource and training report and annual proficiency training in live aircraft firefighting. ...

Civil engineers teach STEAM to kids
July 13, 2018 — Members from the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics event for children from the Joseph Pye Elementary School Summer Camp July 12, 2018, at the emergency management building here.The event gave 89 students the opportunity to learn how the various applications of STEAM are implemented within...

628th CES welcomes new commander
July 19, 2017 — Lt. Col. Christopher Carnduff, right, incoming 628th Civil Engineering Squadron commander, takes command during a change of command ceremony officiated by Col. Rockie Wilson, left, 628th Mission Support Group commander, at the Charleston Club here, July 6. Carnduff replaced Lt. Col. Matthew Brennan as the 628th Civil Engineering Squadron commander...

EOD trains to maintain readiness
July 2, 2017 — Senior Airman Dylan Babb, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, dons a gas mask during training, June 28, 2017. EOD here trained over the course of a week to ensure they are retaining knowledge and can efficiently use their skillsets in real world situations.

A job weld done
June 26, 2017 — Airman 1st Class Wayne Lee, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentice, welds an angle iron for a table leg at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 23, 2017. The 628th CES is also responsible for fabricating and repairing components of buildings, utility systems and property equipment.

RiverDogs host Military Appreciation Night
June 20, 2017 — Members of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight display a bomb disposal robot during the Charleston RiverDogs Military Appreciation Night at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, Charleston, June 14, 2017. The Joint Base Charleston Honor Guard, the 841st Transportation Battalion and 628th Security Forces Squadron represented JB...

Medical Expo shares resources, saves lives
May 22, 2017 — The 628th Medical Group hosted the annual Lowcountry Skills Expo to enhance readiness verification skills for medics here and in the community, May 17.Nearly 300 people from eight agencies trained on nine medical competencies including sutures, mass blood transfusions, IVs and litter carrying techniques.“We’re coming together to see how we can...