Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, located in Portsmouth, Virginia, is the oldest continuously operating hospital in the U.S. Navy, first commissioned in 1830. Throughout its history, the center has treated service members during every major American conflict, from the Civil War through modern-day operations. During World War II, it rapidly expanded its capacity, serving as a critical hub for wounded sailors and Marines returning from overseas. Today, the center is a major teaching hospital, providing comprehensive care to military personnel, retirees, and their families while maintaining readiness to support operational forces worldwide.