Joint Base Charleston is a restricted news gathering area, and all civilian media must obtain prior approval and be escorted onto the base. The 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Media Operations team typically coordinates with media representatives before their arrival at the base’s main gate when covering the 315th AW’s mission or personnel. Media interested in covering 315th AW activities should contact 843-963-2035 to arrange an escort and receive detailed information about upcoming media opportunities.

For immediate media needs, the office has a 24-hour on-call Public Affairs representative who can be reached at 843-696-2907. Media Relations supports effective engagement and communication between service members and the media, providing one of the quickest and most reliable ways to deliver the commander's message. By remaining transparent, accessible, and open, we ensure greater accuracy, context, and timeliness in our communications with both internal and external audiences. All official media inquiries or requests from personnel assigned to the 315th AW, whether permanent or deployed, must be coordinated through the 315AW/PA office. 315AW is a Reserve tenant unit at Joint Base Charleston. Media interest in Joint Base Charleston of the 437th Airlift Wing should be directed to: Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs at (843) 963-5608, 963-4173, 963-4176 or email: 628.abw.pa@us.af.mil.

The 315th Airlift Wing Command Information (CI) ensures effective communication tools that connect Airmen with their leaders. CI plays a key role in helping Airmen and their families understand their purpose, role, and value within the Air Force. By facilitating the free flow of information, CI enhances awareness and support for the mission, strengthens Airmen’s roles as ambassadors of the Air Force, reduces rumors and misinformation, and provides avenues for valuable feedback.

Command Information programs include:

• All 315th AW social media channels
• 315th AW public website
• 315th AW mobile app
• Hometown News program
• Reserve photo studio services (official photos, award and package photos, passport, visa, and gun card photos)
• News articles and photos for the 315th AW, AFRC, Air Force, DoD news websites, Citizen Airman Magazine, and more.

The 315th AW photo studio is open to Reservists weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and during UTA weekends on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information on the 315th AW CI program or to request services, please call (843) 963-2034.

*** NOTE: Altering official Department of Defense imagery is prohibited by DoD instructions, except for certain common photographic techniques used in traditional darkrooms or digital imaging, such as dodging, burning, color balancing, spotting, and contrast adjustments. Any other alterations must be labeled as photo illustrations.

Our Community Relations goal is to build and maintain positive relationships with our surrounding communities. While participation in community events by Air Force personnel is encouraged, limitations in time, funding, and mission requirements may prevent us from fulfilling all requests

The 315th Airlift Wing’s community relations programs include:

• Honorary Commander Program
• Speaking Engagements

The following community relations programs are currently available on a limited basis:

• Base Tours (Minimum age for tours is 12 years old.) 
• Tuskegee Airmen Career Day
• Women in Aviation Career Day
• Mini C-17 (Currently not available for off-base events)

For more information or to request participation in any of these programs, please contact the Community Relations office at 843-963-2036. While we strive to accommodate as many requests as possible, support is subject to mission priorities and budgetary constraints, and we may not be able to fulfill every request.

For detailed guidance on community relations, please refer to AFI 35-105, Community Relations.

OFFICIAL AIR FORCE PHOTOS

AFI OFFICIAL STUDIO PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

• Requests must be for official government requirements.
• Biography photos are only for First Sergeants, Chief Master Sgt., squadron and group commanders.
• Each studio customer is responsible for preparing his or her uniform to comply with AFI 36-2903. If you need to change at the studio, please set aside an allotted amount of time prior to your scheduled appointment time.

Location: 105 East Hill Blvd (Bldg 60, Rm 113) Joint Base Charleston, S.C. 29404 (843) 963-2036.

UTA Photo Studio Hours:  Sunday 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

NOTE: Chain of command displays are authorized for Commanders from squadron up to wing level in unit hierarchy as well as command chiefs and first sergeants (AFI 35-101).

*Public Affairs does not have the responsibility or capability to support printed photos.

Passport Photos & ISOPREP

Passports photos are only for official passports, tourist passports required for PCS, and applications for Visa for official purposes.  Personal, non-official passport photos are available if time and manning permits.

PA can also take gun card photos for authorized aircrew members.

Support Guidance

Public Affairs will provide support for: (AFI 35-101; Chapter 7.14)
General Officer portraits. Portraits for commanders’ awareness programs for displays of the chain of command in facilities. Commanders from squadron up to wing level in unit hierarchy as well as command chiefs and first sergeants are to be displayed. Portraits to display key staff from prominent support agencies such as the wing inspector general, sexual assault response coordinators, area defense counsel, equal opportunity, and others not listed here. Application processes for special duty assignments in accordance with AFI 36-2002, Regular Air Force and Special Category Accessions. Applications for special programs or specialized units. All requirements in AFI 36-2805, Special Trophies and Awards.

For Quarterly and Annual Awards, Public Affairs will only support wing-level, Fourth Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command and above.

*Active duty and other military branches should contact the 628^th Air Base Wing PA for photo any needs. (843) 963-5608.