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Joint Base Charleston Renamed in Honor of Late Senator Lindsey Graham
JOINT BASE LINDSEY GRAHAM, S.C. – Joint Base Charleston is officially Joint Base Lindsey Graham as of Aug. 10, 2026.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosted the installation renaming ceremony to honor Senator Graham’s legacy.
“Senator Lindsey Graham dedicated his life to serving this state and serving the Armed Forces of the United States,” Secretary Hegseth said. “This department pays tribute to Lindsey Graham in the naming of this base.”
The renaming of the installation posthumously honors the late Senator and Air Force veteran Lindsey Graham, recognizing his decades of service to the United States Armed Forces, the Department of War and the state of South Carolina.
“Beyond his time in uniform, Senator Graham was vital to Joint Base Charleston’s success. His unwavering support for the installation’s mission was never limited to just words; his support is cemented into the very foundation of this base,” said U.S. Air Force Col. K. Michael Shirley, Joint Base Lindsey Graham and the 628th Air Base Wing commander.
The ceremony took place at the installation’s South Aviation Avenue welcome sign and featured a delegation of national and state leaders to commemorate Senator Graham’s life of service to our nation.
Key Attendees:
- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
- Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent
- Governor of South Carolina Henry McMaster
- U.S. Senator Darline Graham
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