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Oct. 8, 2019
38 APS welcomes new commander

The 38th Aerial Port Squadron welcomed a new commander to its ranks Sunday during a change of command ceremony, here.
Jan. 30, 2019
315th CRF tests mettle in joint-service training mission Patriot Palm

A 315th Airlift Wing unit finished its most recent joint-service training exercise Tuesday at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Hawaii.Teaming up with FEMA, the FBI, Army, Coast Guard and Marine Corps, the 315th Contingency Response Flight completed Exercise Patriot Palm, a joint-service emergency and
Aug. 25, 2017
Reservists return home after Middle East deployment

More than 20 Citizen Airmen from the 38th Aerial Port Squadron were greeted by loved ones and friends today at the Charleston International Airport when they returned to Charleston after a six month deployment to the Middle East. Some members were seeing their newborn babies in person for the first
July 22, 2017
Charleston's 81st Aerial Porters Hone Skills at High-Volume Germany Hub

For two weeks in July 2017, Reservists from Joint Base Charleston's 81st Aerial Port Squadron trained on real-world Aerial Port operations in the high-volume port of Ramstein Air Base, Germany, perfecting skills that they'll need in the event of a deployment.
July 20, 2017
At Aerial Port, Special Handling section trains to handle Hazmat, sensitive cargo

As part of moving cargo to and from aircraft, Staff Sgt. William Anderson with Joint Base Charleston's 81st Aerial Port Squadron trains to move sensitive cargo and hazardous materials at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 2017. The 81st APS is a component of the Air Force Reserve's 315th Airlift
July 17, 2017
Passenger Terminal Aerial Porters help to transport service members, families, retirees

Passenger Terminal Airmen regularly interact with service members, their families, retirees, and other passengers from all walks of life trying to get where they need to be. As members of the 81st Aerial Port Squadron, Citizen Airmen from Joint Base Charleston honed their terminal-operation skills
July 13, 2017
Moving cargo on a busy ramp? Aerial Porters from the 81st make it look easy

During annual training at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Reservists from Joint Base Charleston's 81st Aerial Port Squadron offloaded real-world cargo destined to other bases in Europe and Southwest Asia.
Jan. 11, 2017
APS sharpens skills through training

A group of 19 Aerial Port personnel from the 38th Aerial Port Squadron board a C-17 on cool brisk morning at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The destination is a short flight to Dobbins Air Reserve Base, home of the Air Transportation Proficiency Center and Deployment Readiness Training. The
Dec. 3, 2015
Charleston Reservist surprises his civilian employer with ESGR Patriot Award

A Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina Reservist surprised his civilian workplace supervisor by nominating him for an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award which was presented in North Charleston Dec. 2.Staff Sgt. Charles Cantrell, 81st Aerial Port Squadron, is a principle system
June 8, 2015
Port Dawgs battle for JB Charleston title

Two aerial port units from here went head to head at the Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Reserve Wing mini Port Dawg Challenge over the UTA weekend at the aerial port training facilities here.The 38th and 81st Aerial Port Squadrons competed in the second annual mini Port Dawg Challenge, which

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