3 Aug 2020

Coping with COVID: An Air Force Podcast

In this episode of An Air Force Podcast, we look into how the renewed focus on Squadrons has prepared and supported Airmen and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

27 Jul 2020

Community leaders give back, thank those who serve

Colonels Adam Willis, 315th Airlift Wing Commander and Clint ZumBrunnen, 437th Airlift Wing Commander, Joint Base Charleston were both presented with artwork on behalf of honorary commanders from the local Charleston community July 17, 2020.

17 Jul 2020

Diversity and Inclusion update

The Department of the Air Force, on behalf of both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, stood up a special task force June 9, to address the issue of racial, ethnic and other demographic disparities and their impact on the forces.

15 Jul 2020

First meeting held for military-wide Defense Board on Diversity and Inclusion

The board was established by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper as part of the Department of Defense’s efforts to improve diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for U.S. service members.

10 Jul 2020

Senior Air Force, Army officers outline practices protecting recruits from coronavirus

Air Force Maj. Gen. Andrea D. Tullos, commander, Second Air Force, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, and Army Maj. Gen. Lonnie G. Hibbard told reporters during a virtual news conference from the Pentagon that training goals are being met and that, to date, only about 2% of the tens of thousands of recruits who cycle through the two service’s training facilities have tested positive for the coronavirus.

20 Jun 2020

Joint Base Charleston Available Services (Updated 20 Jun 20)

Due to a recent increase in positive COVID-19 cases across the state and in the Charleston area, Joint Base leadership is reassessing the availability of services on the installation. As a result, the installation Child and Youth Programs (CDCs and Youth Centers), AAFES Barber shop, Stylique Salon and the installation libraries will not open on June 22, 2020 as previously announced. Additionally, the Air Base Dining Facility will cease dine-in services effective June 20, 2020. Please see the listing below for the availability of all other Joint Base Services.

16 Jun 2020

Top Legal Officers Address Racial Disparity in Military Justice

Racial disparity in the military justice system exists, and much work remains to put an end to it, the services' top legal officers said.

15 Jun 2020

Air Force update for COVID-19

In an effort to minimize the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 and to prioritize the health and safety of Department of the Air Force personnel, the following modifications have been made: