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Welcome to Joint Base Charleston

Congratulations on your assignment to Joint Base Charleston. In order to help make your move a little smoother, please see some of the links below for basic newcomer information.

For relocation assistance or assistance with obtaining a sponsor, please contact the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 843-963-4406 or 628fss.fsfr@charleston.af.mil as we are the focal point for members PCSing to Charleston.

Helpful Links

2010 Basic Housing Allowance Rate Calculator

628th Medical Group:
Essential phone numbers for clinics within the 628th Medical Group

628th Force Support Squadron:
Outdoor activities, recreational opportunities, sporting events, etc.

Airman and Family Readiness Center

Automated Housing Referral Network:
Local houses and apartments for rent

Base Phone Book:
Numbers to on base agencies

Chapel Services

Charleston Child Development Center

Charleston Area Schools:
A guide to local area school districts

Household Goods:
Information on shipping and receiving household goods.

Information on the local area:
Local schools, crime reports, community details, etc.

Inprocessing at Joint Base Charleston

Joint Base Charleston Map

Joint Base Charleston Housing Management Office

Military Home Front:
A variety of essential information, base services, CDCs, lodging, HHGs, etc.

Military One Source:
24/7 resource for Airmen and families for anyting from education, relocation, parenting, etc.

Motor Vehicles:
Registration and licensing requirements

Youth Programs Center

628th Air Base Wing Leadership

Col. Richard McComb

Commander

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Capt. Thomas Bailey

Deputy Commander

CMSgt. Earl A. Hannon

Command Chief

628th Air Base Wing leadership commands the base's host unit, providing tenant units with a wide range base support functions to include administrative and personnel actions; security forces; comptroller support; grounds and facility maintenance; legal, protocol, public affairs and multimedia support; logistics and medical support..