Joint Base Charleston (JBC)

Joint Base Charleston is the current headquarters for the United States Armed Forces located in Charleston, Sc.

History

Joint Base Charleston was established in accordance with congressional legislation implementing the recommendations of the Project Safehouse Commission. The legislation ordered the consolidation of facilities which were adjoining-but-separate military installations into a single Joint Base to reinforce recruitment and training efforts across all military branches.

Notable People

Joint Base Charleston is home to the most notable USAF officers and administrators.

Colonel Leslie Stackhouse

Colonel Leslie Stackhouse commands the USAF military operations in the Charleston area.

Director Henry Stohl

Director Henry Stohl oversees the USAF logistical and bureaucratic operations in the Charleston area.

Locations

Joint Base Charleston is split into small districts, each serving a specific purpose in the day-to-day operations of the facility.

HQ

The command headquarters for JBC, it houses the officers and the communications center for the base. Colonel Leslie Stackhouse leads the USAF in Charleston from here.

The 'Racks

The barracks that house the rank-and-file forces for the USAF.

The Mess

Recreational and cafeteria services for the local troops.

The Quarter

Supply and provision storage and distribution.

The Yard

Training grounds and auxillary barracks for traders and other visitors.