15 May 2020

Commander offers update for wing status & June UTA

315 AW Airman, Good Morning, I wanted to send you the latest information regarding this June UTA…The June UTA has been rescheduled for 27-28 June 2020.

15 May 2020

Wing announces 13 officers for promotion to major

The 315th Airlift Wing CY20 Major Promotion Board announced that 13 315th AW captains have been selected to be promoted to the rank of major, officials announced this month.

15 Apr 2020

Innovation team combats COVID-19 challenges

As members of Joint Base Charleston continue to execute Air Mobility Command’s mission during a global pandemic, an innovation team here seeks ways to minimize health risks associated with COVID-19. The innovation team, Palmetto Spark, is comprised of Airmen from across Joint Base Charleston, and their mission is to enable Airmen to solve problems they face day-to-day. Currently, the team’s focus is on the manufacturing of face shields and hand sanitizer so DOD members can accomplish their mission with a layer of protection.

14 Apr 2020

Charleston mobilizes Aeromedical Evacuation Airmen for COVID-19 response

Approximately 10 Reserve Airmen from the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron were mobilized this

10 Apr 2020

Air Force establishes training hub at JB Charleston for COVID-19 aeromedical evacuation

Air Mobility Command has designated Joint Base Charleston as the sole Transport Isolation System (TIS) training hub for aeromedical evacuation Airmen in response to the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic.

29 Mar 2020

President signs Executive Order calling up Air Force Reserve medics, other specialties

On March 27, the President signed an Executive Order authorizing mobilization of the Reserve Component in response to COVID-19 operations.  For the Air Force Reserve, personnel already serving in the Selected Reserve and Participating Individual Ready Reserve, as well as those assigned to the Individual Ready Reserve, may be asked to volunteer to activate in support of COVID-19 response.  If taskings exceed the volunteer pool, mobilization of the IRR to active status is now authorized to ensure mission accomplishment. 

23 Mar 2020

Still flying:  Joint Base Charleston implements mobile medical screenings to keep missions flying

​As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps through the U.S., Joint Base Charleston is able to keep their C-17 Globemaster III’s flying by implementing a medical screening process for aircrew members.

28 Feb 2020

Goldfein approves changes to Air Force song

Goldfein made the announcement about changes to the third verse to more than 2,000 Airmen, industry officials and retirees during a joint appearance with Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright at the Air Force Association's Air Warfare Symposium.