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September is Emergency Preparedness Month
September 21, 2011 — HurricanesPrepare for hurricanes now. People who live in hurricane prone communities should know their vulnerability and what actions they should take to reduce the effects of these devastating storms. Step 1: Build a Kit/"To-Go Bag" Get an Emergency Supply kit which includes non-perishable food, water, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, extra... MORE

Hurricane Irene created a new inlet near Pea Island, N.C., destorying buildings lining the shore. (FEMA photo/Marilee Caliendo)

Air Force EFMP families eligible for EFMP Respite Care
September 20, 2011 — Finding and paying for quality child care for children with special needs can present significant challenges for military families. The Air Force Exceptional Family Member Program has now established a quality respite care program for families with children having special needs and who are enrolled in the United States Air Force EFMP. USAF EFMP... MORE

Becoming today’s leader for tomorrow’s Sailor
September 20, 2011 — Their voices were raised in unison, united as one, above the sounds of morning traffic and the rhythmic pounding of footsteps. The cadences thundered and echoed throughout the streets, each voice loud and full of pride, patriotism and honor. Onlookers who were privileged to witness the event saw a 'once-in-a-lifetime' inside look at a group of more... MORE

Sideboys salute Chief Machinist’s Mate Christopher Huggins as he is piped aboard the Chief's mess after receiving his anchors during the Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony held at Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station Sept. 16. Huggins is assigned to the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Hudson)

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals recalls oral contraceptives
September 20, 2011 — Based on recommendations issued Sept. 16 from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Naval Health Clinic Charleston is recalling different lots of Qualitest Pharmaceutical oral contraceptives. The recall includes Cyclafem 7/7/7, Cyclafem 1/35, Emoquette, Gildess FE 1.5/30, Gildess FE 1/20, Orsythia, Previfem and Tri-Previfem.Qualitest... MORE

JB CHS remembers POW/MIA day
September 19, 2011 — MORE

Senior Enlisted Leadership from each of the military branches run the last leg of the 24 hour POW/MIA rememberance run that ended at the Retreat Ceremony on September 16, 2011, Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Joint Base Charleston honored POW/MIA rememberance day with a 24-hour run that ended at the retreat ceremony followed by a wreath laying and a fly-over. Former POW's as well as members of Joint Base Charleston were in attendance. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle) (RELEASED)

This week in Navy History
September 19, 2011 — Sept. 18, 1936 - Squadron 40-T, based in the Mediterranean, was established to protect U.S. interests and citizens around the Iberian Peninsula throughout the Spanish Civil War.Sept. 19, 1957 - Bathyscaph Trieste, in a dive sponsored by the Office of Naval Research in the Mediterranean, reached the record depth of two miles.Sept. 20, 1981 - USS... MORE

This week in Air Force History
September 19, 2011 — Sept. 18, 1990 - The 436th Military Airlift Wing and 438th MAW moved 107 pallets of tents, cots and blankets as well as 360 passengers to Jordan through Sept. 28. The supplies provided relief to 100,000 foreign workers from Kuwait, who fled to Jordan after Iraq's invasion.Sept. 19, 1984 - A C-141 flew to Kinshasa, Zaire, in support of an AIDS... MORE

437 AW celebrates Air Force birthday
September 19, 2011 — MORE

(Left to right) Robert Dunbar, Airman 1st Class Michael Jefferies, Airman 1st Class Don Howerton and Charles Jackson prepare to cut a birthday cake in honor of the Air Force's 64th birthday at the Charleston Club Sept. 16. Jefferies and Howerton were chosen to cut the cake because they are the youngest Airmen assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing. Howerton is assigned to the 437th Maintenance Squadron and Jefferies is assigned to the 437th Operation Support Squadron. Jackson and Dunbar were both prisoners of war and were also attending the POW/MIA luncheon held at the Charleston Club. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ashlee Galloway)

Are You “All In”?
September 19, 2011 — In 2009, a joint Secretary of the Air Force and Chief Sergeant Major of the Air Force letter to all Airmen addressed their deep concern about Airmen who commit suicide. The letter emphasized an "all in" approach for us to support each other in getting the necessary help to prevent suicide. Their stand of 'one suicide is too many' is meant to convey... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Airmen participate in JOAX
September 16, 2011 — MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Keith Grawert, a pilot from the 15th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, gives a crew brief in preparation for Joint Operation Access Exercise (JOAX), Sept 7 2011. JOAX is a one-week exercise to prepare the Air Force and the Army to respond to worldwide crises and contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicholas Pilch) (RELEASED)