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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...

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

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...

437 AW celebrates Air Force birthday
September 19, 2011 —

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...

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

Texting and driving ... the text can wait
September 12, 2011 — According to the Wireless Association, text messaging has experienced a tenfold increase in the past three years. It is becoming the way many people communicate today, which means some people may be doing it at the worst possible time - while driving.For many, the allure to quickly read and respond - even from behind the wheel of a moving vehicle -...

Local CPOs conduct Heritage Run
September 12, 2011 —

Sailors and Airmen participate in Day of Caring
September 12, 2011 —

Swipe and go - a new payment method at Weapons Station Galley
September 12, 2011 — Joint Base Charleston-Weapon Station's five-star award winning base galley is now accepting all major credit and debit cards to pay for meals. This service provides today's on-the-go Sailor less time waiting in line and more time enjoying a hot meal.Under the new guidance provided by Commander Navy Installations Command, credit card usage will not...