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🚚 Welcome to Charleston
Whether you’re arriving for your first assignment or returning to the Lowcountry, we’ve gathered the resources you need to settle in quickly and start enjoying everything Charleston has to offer.
🍎August Readiness Starts Here ☀️
Supporting Military Families Through Every Season
🎒 Back-to-School Success
Start the School Year with Confidence
Whether your family is new to Joint Base Charleston or preparing for another school year, Military & Family Readiness is here to help. From school transitions to local resources, we can connect you with programs that help military children thrive.
We’re Here to Help With:
- 📚 School transitions for military-connected students
- 🏫 School Liaason Program resources
- 🤝 Youth sponsorship and newcomer support
- ⭐ Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) educational resources
- 📍 Local school and community information
💼 Hiring Event – August 14
Take the Next Step in Your Career
Whether you’re transitioning from military service, a military spouse, a veteran, or another DOD ID card holder, this hiring event is an opportunity to connect with employers who are actively recruiting.
Event Details
📅 Friday, August 14, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 JB CHS – NWS Redbank Commons
2316 Red Bank Rd., Goose Creek, SC 29445
What You Can Expect
- 🤝 Meet employers hiring now
- 📄 Explore full-time and part-time opportunities
- 🎖️ Connect with military-friendly organizations
- 💬 Learn about Military OneSource SpouseWorks at the 9:00 AM information session
- 📱 Register quickly using the event QR code
Registration is encouraged. Bring copies of your résumé and dress professionally to make a strong first impression.
Can’t attend this event? Visit our Employment Assistance Program for résumé reviews, interview coaching, job search assistance, and information about future hiring events.
🌪️ Hurricane Season Is Here
Are YOU Prepared?
🌀 Be Ready Before the Storm
Hurricane season is at its peak, and now is the time to make sure your family is prepared. Taking a few simple steps today can help protect your loved ones and reduce stress if severe weather threatens the Charleston area.
Be Prepared By:
- 🧰 Reviewing your emergency supply kit
- 📄 Protecting important documents
- 📱 Updating emergency contact information
- 🗺️ Knowing your local evacuation zone and routes
- 🐾 Planning ahead for pets
Preparation starts before a storm is in the forecast. Explore our hurricane preparedness resources to help your family stay informed and ready.
💰 Financial Wellness Check
Strengthen Your Financial Future
Summer vacations, PCS moves, and back-to-school expenses can take a toll on your budget. A quick financial check-up now can help you stay on track and prepare for the months ahead.
Our Financial Counselors Can Help With:
- 💵 Building or updating your budget
- 🎯 Setting savings goals
- 💳 Managing debt and credit
- 🏡 Planning for major life events
- 📈 Creating a personalized financial action plan
Financial counseling is free and confidential. Whether you’re planning ahead or working through financial challenges, our counselors are here to help. Meet with a Financial Counselor.
Upcoming Events & Workshops
💬 Have Questions? We've Got Answers.
From your first duty station to your final transition, the Joint Base Charleston Military & Family Readiness Center (JBCMFR) is here to support every step of your journey. Our Frequently Asked Questions hub brings together real answers to real-life questions—whether you’re deploying, PCS’ing, separating, job searching, or raising a military family.
💡 We’ve gathered helpful insights from our most popular programs so you can get the answers you need—quickly, clearly, and with confidence.
🌀 Hurricane Preparedness
Ready Before the Storm
Hurricane season officially began on 1 June. Being prepared before a storm develops helps ensure the safety and resilience of military members, families, and the entire Joint Base Charleston community.
⚠️ Don't Wait for a Storm Warning
Air Base
Military & Family Readiness Center
- Phone: 843-963-8883
- Email:628FSS.FSH.JBCMFR@us.af.mil
- Address:104 E.Simpson Street, N. Charleston, SC 29404
