NRMC Bainbridge, MD

• Naval Reserve Midshipmen’s School: NRMC Bainbridge was originally the site of the United States Naval Training Center Bainbridge, which included the Naval Reserve Midshipmen’s School during World War II, training thousands of naval officers. • Opening Year: The installation officially opened in 1942 as a massive training center for the U.S. Navy during World War II. • NRMC Establishment: The Naval Regional Medical Center (NRMC) Bainbridge was established to provide medical care to the thousands of recruits and staff at the base. • Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES): The base was a primary center for training WAVES, the women’s reserve branch of the U.S. Navy, during WWII. • Hospital Facilities: NRMC Bainbridge boasted a state-of-the-art hospital facility for its time, with a capacity for hundreds of patients and a full range of medical services. • Cold War Activity: After WWII, the base remained active during the Korean War and the early Cold War, serving as a key training and medical center. • Large-Scale Demobilization: After WWII, NRMC Bainbridge played a crucial role in processing and providing care for returning and demobilized sailors. • Medical Research: The hospital participated in various medical and public health studies related to naval personnel’s health. • Closure: The base, including NRMC Bainbridge, was decommissioned in 1976 as part of military downsizing and realignment. • Post-Military Use: Since closure, the site has seen various uses, including as a Job Corps training center, but the hospital buildings stand as a reminder of its medical and military heritage.