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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,... MORE

A 628th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman operates a forklift to deploy a concrete barrier.

Joint Base Charleston kicks off annual Combat Readiness Exercise 2026
January 15, 2026 — Joint Base Charleston, S.C. - Members of Joint Base Charleston kicked off an annual combat readiness exercise on base, Jan. 13, 2026, putting Airmen to the test in a fast-paced, realistic training environment... MORE

A compact tan robot rolls down a ramp coming out of the side of a large blue truck with the words "Explosive Ordnance Disposal Joint Base Charleston, SC" on the side.

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... MORE

C-17s depart Joint Base Charleston for Combat Readiness Exercise 2026
January 15, 2026 — U.S. Airmen participate in Combat Readiness Exercise 2026 held at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Jan. 13-14, 2026. Throughout the exercise, teams across the base will work through a variety of scenarios designed to encompass quick responses in order to support operations and project airpower on short notice. ... MORE

A C-17 GlobeMaster III is inspected by a U.S. Air Force Airman.

Joint Base Charleston and Shaw Air Force Base Conduct Ramp Ceremony Training
January 9, 2026 — Members from Team Charleston and Shaw Air Force Base partnered to rehearse the ramp ceremony, a sacred military tradition included in the Dignified Transfer process, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Dec. 16, 2025... MORE

A photo of Airmen saluting over a casket in a C-17 Globemaster III.

Joint Base Charleston Hosts Incentive Flight
December 23, 2025 — The 437th Airlift Wing hosted an incentive flight for exceptionally performing team members across the base, Dec. 18, 2025. Airmen aboard this flight got to see the mission from the air, emphasizing the weight of each role on the ground... MORE

A photo of people conversing in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III.

Green Goblin 2025: Developing Adaptive Warfighters
December 19, 2025 — Total Force Airmen from the 1st and 4th Combat Camera Squadrons participated in Exercise Green Goblin, Dec. 8-12, 2025, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., showcasing the operational capabilities of combat camera Airmen... MORE

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Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston Holds Change of Command Ceremony
December 15, 2025 — Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston held a change of command ceremony at the Red Bank Commons, Charleston, SC on Monday, 15 December 2025. U.S. Navy Cmdr. Kevin P. Howard of Boca Raton, Florida relieved Cmdr. Joseph M. Brisco, Jr., of Vicksburg, Mississippi as Commanding Officer of Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston... MORE

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Kevin Howard, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston commanding officer, expresses his gratitude to the chain of command during the NCBC change of command ceremony.

437th Airlift Wing personnel participate in flightline run
December 10, 2025 — U.S. Airmen assigned to the 437th Airlift Squadron participated in a two-mile wing run on the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, on Dec. 8, 2025. This run was an opportunity to focus on physical fitness while building morale across the wing... MORE

Joint Base Charleston launches Operation Cookie Drop
December 10, 2025 — Members of Team Charleston conducted Operation Cookie Drop at Joint Base Charleston, from Dec. 4-5, 2025, strengthening the solidarity and camaraderie that keeps the base mission ready. ... MORE

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