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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. ... MORE

Firefighters assigned to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron back out of a mobile aircraft fire training unit May 27, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

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... MORE

Elizabeth Wyatt, age 8, attempts to put on a firefighter uniform as quickly as possible during a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) event July 12, 2018, at the emergency management building on Joint Base Charleston, S.C.

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... MORE

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. MORE

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. MORE

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... MORE

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 Charleston at the game. The RiverDogs beat the West Virginia Power 5-2.

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... MORE

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Marvina Bealor, Naval Health Clinic Charleston hospital corpsman, performs triage during the second annual Lowcountry Medical Skills Expo here, May 17, 2017. Nearly 300 people from eight agencies trained on nine medical competencies including sutures, mass blood transfusions, IVs and litter carrying techniques during the expo.

New Initiative streamlines base, county emergency response times
April 3, 2017 — Leadership from Joint Base Charleston and Charleston County representatives signed a memorandum of agreement combining their call centers to shorten the response times of military and civilian first responders at the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center, March 30. The Public-Public, Public-Private, better known as P4, program makes mutually... MORE

Col. Rob Lyman, right, Joint Base Charleston commander, meets with J. Al Cannon, left, Charleston County sheriff, during a tour of the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center, March 30, 2017. The Enhanced 911 initiative combines the call centers for the 628th Security Forces Squadron and fire department with the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center, ultimately shortening response times, saving money and saving lives.

628 CES reignites aircraft mock-up training
March 23, 2017 — After being shut down for six months due to mechanical problems, the Aircraft Training Mock Up became operational and was used by the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron March 21, 2017.The aircraft mock up conducts controlled aircraft live fire burns of onboard cargo as well as mounted and dismounted engine components to provide the most realistic... MORE

Glen Pilger, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, prepares for a live-fire training exercise at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 23, 2017. The training conduct controlled aircraft live-fire burns of onboard cargo as well as mounted and dismounted engine components for large frame aircraft. The purpose of the training is to provide the most realistic experience possible.

Operation: Cookie Drop
December 16, 2016 — Team Charleston Key Spouses Club hosts the annual holiday program: Operation Cookie Drop at the Hunt Housing Office Dec. 7, 2016. The spouses baked cookies for Joint Base Charleston members working the mid, swing and night shifts. MORE

Team Charleston Key Spouses Club hosts the annual holiday program: Operation Cookie Drop at the Hunt Housing Office Dec. 7, 2016. The spouses baked cookies for Joint Base Charleston members working the mid, swing and night shifts.