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Naval Health Clinic Charleston celebrates 100 years of providing healthcare for service members
October 4, 2017 — Naval Health Clinic Charleston is a command with a rich history and tradition. Commissioned on July 31, 1917, the original Naval Hospital Charleston began as an emergency hospital caring for the wounded during World War I. The hospital consisted of 19 temporary wooden buildings with a bed capacity of 250. The following year, 14 additional buildings... MORE

Making memories of a lifetime
January 18, 2017 — I recently celebrated my 30-year anniversary in the United States Navy. It doesn’t seem that long ago when I reported to my first duty station and started this journey. Over the past couple months I took some time to reflect on my service and how it shaped my life. Of course there’s been a lot of moves, deployments and new learning experiences... MORE

American Shipbuilding and the Charleston Navy Yard: A Link to the Past
November 15, 2016 — In the 1720’s a large merchant ship sank at Browns Ferry on the Black River in Georgetown County approximately an hour northeast of the Naval Weapons Station Charleston. At the time of the sinking, Benjamin Franklin was a young man in his 20’s and George Washington was not yet born. The Browns Ferry carried 25 tons of bricks made on a local... MORE

In 1976, approximately eight thousand people line the banks of the Black River in Georgetown, South Carolina to watch as the early 18th century colonial merchant ship at Brown's Ferry is raised.

Series: Definition of Navy Chief Part III
September 14, 2016 — Looking back at the heritage of Navy Chief Petty Officers, their service, sacrifice and leadership: in peace, war and in times of national crisis, I recognize I have an enormous obligation to serve anyone with the title of “Sailor.” As a Chief, I must strive for excellence. Being a Chief means you are the leader, all day, every day, on duty and... MORE

A few of this year's Chief Petty Officer Selects from Joint Base Charleston pose for a picture following a physical training session together. The CPO selects conduct PT and other events leading up to the Chief Pinning Ceremony, in order to build camaraderie and esprit-de-corps. This year's Chief Pinning Ceremony is scheduled for 16 Sept, 2016.