Jan. 20, 2025 Citizen Airmen Answer Astronauts HSFS Search, Rescue Call A joint-task force of Guardsmen and Reservists conquer air, space, and sea to provide Human Space Flight Support training for astronaut retrieval through search and rescue Jan. 14-17, 2025, at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida.Guardsmen from the 204th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Pearl
Nov. 5, 2023 315th recognizes recent NCO and Senior NCO inductees The Air Force Reserve's 315th Airlift Wing, located at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., hosted a recognition ceremony here for members who promoted to the tiers of Noncommissioned Officer or Senior Noncommissioned Officer, November 5, 2023. Over 40 members were recognized in person for having promoted
Oct. 3, 2022 JB CHS begins recovery operations following Hurricane Ian After Hurricane Ian, recovery teams began conducting damage assessments and making repairs around the installation.
Sept. 29, 2022 Ian on path for Charleston Here are the latest updates from Col. John Robinson, 315 AW commander regarding Hurrican/Troppical Storm Ian:
Sept. 21, 2022 315AW Citizen Airman leads AFRC team at 26th AF marathon Master Sgt. Jimmie Wilbourn, who manages the 315th Airlift Wing Yellow Ribbon Program at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., recently had the opportunity to lead the Air Force Reserve Command team in the 26th Annual Air Force Marathon.
Sept. 14, 2022 Wing selects 16 for STEP II promotions 315th Airlift Wing leadership announced during its September unit training assembly that it selected 16 Reservists for promotion under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program effective Oct. 1, 2022.
Aug. 30, 2022 Loadmasters: Mentorship starts with each other As the C-17 Globemaster III offloads cargo in Central America, the loadmasters in the rear of the aircraft are under the watchful eye of the squadron’s chief loadmaster. The real-world mission is also a training opportunity, and for these loadmasters mentorship is key in successfully achieving their
Aug. 23, 2022 Flying Crew Chiefs – The C-17’s unsung heroes The flying crew chief program places maintainers on aircraft as part of the aircrew to manage general maintenance issues throughout the jet. The C-17 is an aging fleet and according to Matthews, his job is to work through the general “quirks” of the aircraft to make sure it can get off the ground
Aug. 22, 2022 Civic leader tour showcases Air Force Reserve mission A group of 14 civic leaders from the local area gathered at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Thursday for an educational tour to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Civic leader tours are designed to inform community members of the Air Force Reserve mission, and to highlight the importance of the
Aug. 2, 2022 Air Force Ball celebrates 75 years service The 2022 Joint Base Charleston Air Force Ball will be held at the Charleston Marriott on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m.