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Pentagon Moves to Rename Joint Base Charleston in Honor of Lindsey Graham
politics1 month ago

Pentagon Moves to Rename Joint Base Charleston in Honor of Lindsey Graham

The Pentagon will rename Joint Base Charleston to Joint Base Lindsey Graham after late Senator Lindsey Graham, with the Air Force secretary directing the process. The tribute reflects his decades of military service and advocacy for the base, which has secured hundreds of millions in federal funding, including Coast Guard upgrades. While praised by Graham’s allies, some local officials say the change should involve more input and suggest alternative tributes to honor Charleston’s military heritage.

via Post and Courier|
#air-force#coast-guard#joint-base-charleston
Search underway for missing F-35 fighter jet in South Carolina after pilot ejects
military2 years ago

Search underway for missing F-35 fighter jet in South Carolina after pilot ejects

An advanced F-35B Lightning II jet crashed near Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, with the pilot ejecting safely. However, the plane's transponder was not working, making it difficult to locate the aircraft. Joint Base Charleston has asked the public for help in finding the jet. The Air Force and the Federal Aviation Administration are assisting in the response. F-35s are known for their stealth capabilities, but the exact cause of the crash is under investigation. The search is focused on Lake Moultrie, and the value of the downed jet is unknown.

via The Washington Post|
#f-35#joint-base-charleston#military
"Search intensifies for missing F-35 fighter jet as pilot ejects during mishap"
military2 years ago

"Search intensifies for missing F-35 fighter jet as pilot ejects during mishap"

The search continues for a missing F-35 Lightning II fighter jet after its pilot ejected during a "mishap" near Joint Base Charleston. The pilot safely ejected and was taken to a local medical center. Emergency response teams have been deployed to locate the aircraft, focusing their efforts north of JB Charleston. Various organizations, including Navy Region Southeast and the FAA, are assisting in the search. Authorities are actively investigating the incident.

via Fox News|
#f-35-lightning-ii#joint-base-charleston#marine-corps-air-station-beaufort