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Charleston Airman makes Lowcountry history, competes with USMC
September 19, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Geremy Velez Masini made history on Aug. 28, 2024, as the first U.S. Airman to participate in the U.S. Marine Corps Tri-Command Multi-Gun Match at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. Velez Masini, a distribution fuels operator with the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron, was hand selected as the first non-Marine member to compete in the renowned match after only 10 months of competitive shooting training... MORE

Elevated training: 628th LRS creates MCA-related course
June 9, 2022 — The 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted a forklift training course in the style of the multi-capable Airmen (MCA) initiative, June 1-3, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Jones directs Airman 1st Class Jaron Stamper to safely set down a container during forklift training

Airmen compete for spot on refueling team
February 22, 2018 — The 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron is home to the only Forward Area Refueling Point team in the Air Mobility Command. FARP is a specialty within the fuels career field where members selected to the FARP team are certified to establish refueling sites and refuel airframes in austere locations.“Our FARP team members are the cream of the crop for... MORE

Staff Sgt. Eddie Flint, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor carries a hose during a Forward Area Refueling Point team tryout here Feb. 15, 2018.

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.