JB Charleston commemorates Battle of Midway
By Senior Airman Thomas T. Charlton
| Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs | June 6, 2019
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Adrienne Benton, a chaplain assigned to the Naval Weapons Station, prays with the attending members during a Battle of Midway commemoration, June 6, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston’s Naval Weapons Station, S.C. The ceremony highlighted the contributions of U.S. Sailors to the success at Midway during World War II. The Battle of Midway took place between June 4, 1942, and June 7, 1942, six months after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas T. Charlton) (Photo by Senior Airman Thomas T. Charlton)
U.S. Sailors listen to a proclamation reading during a Battle of Midway commemoration, June 6, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston’s Naval Weapons Station, S.C. The ceremony highlighted the contributions of U.S. Sailors to the success at Midway during World War II. The Battle of Midway took place between June 4, 1942, and June 7, 1942, six months after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas T. Charlton) (Photo by Senior Airman Thomas T. Charlton)
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Pat Sutton, Naval Support Activity executive officer, explains the Navy’s critical role in the nation’s defense during a Battle of Midway commemoration, June 6, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston’s Naval Weapons Station, S.C. The ceremony highlighted the contributions of U.S. Sailors to the success at Midway during World War II. The Battle of Midway took place between June 4, 1942, and June 7, 1942, six months after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas T. Charlton) (Photo by Senior Airman Thomas T. Charlton)
Attendees bow their heads during a moment of silence at a Battle of Midway commemoration, June 6, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston’s Naval Weapons Station, S.C. The ceremony highlighted the contributions of U.S. Sailors to the success at Midway during World War II. The Battle of Midway took place between June 4, 1942, and June 7, 1942, six months after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas T. Charlton) (Photo by Senior Airman Thomas T. Charlton)
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