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Charleston Air Force Base is a United States Air Force Base located in North Charleston, South Carolina. The base is home of the 437th Airlift Wing. It is home to 53 C-17 Globemaster III's. The base currently employs over 4,500 military and civilian personnel.
History
The city of Charleston purchased land in 1931 to build a new airfield. In December 1941, the Army Air Corps took control of the field, and by 1942 anti-submarine mission were being flown out of Charleston Army Air Field.
Training for the B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator was conducted there during World War II.
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315th Airlift Wing - Overview, history, list of organizations, and command biographies.
Aeromedia - A short data sheet about the base.
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Air Force Secretary Greets Keiko and Air Force Team - Air Force News article to include information about the 15th Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C.
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Airmen Gear Up for Operation Keiko Lift - Air Force News article to include information about the 15th Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C.
Coastal-Charleston Composite Squadron - Information about the Civil Air Patrol and its mission.
Fielding Environmental Solutions: Message 21 - Environmental concerns addressed.
Meta Description: [ The U.S. Army Environmental Center (USAEC) is dedicated to enhancing readiness and training, and improving quality of life through sound stewardship of the environment. We are happy to provide the 2,952 subscribers the May 1999 Edition of Fielding Environmental Solutions. ]
Logistics Officer Association - Globemaster Chapter - List of chapter officers, events calendar, and contact details.
The Charleston Air Force Base Aero Club - Information on the club and its facilities.
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U.S. Airlifts Polish Troops Into Kosovo - Air Force News article including the 15th Airlift Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C.
Webster University - Listing of degrees offered at Charleston Air Force Base.
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