Cary Norris

Naval Weapons Station Charleston, located in South Carolina, was established in 1941 to support the U.S. Navy’s ordnance requirements during World War II. Over the decades, the installation expanded its mission to include the storage, maintenance, and shipment of conventional and nuclear munitions for Atlantic Fleet ships and submarines. During the Cold War, the station played a vital role in supporting the Navy’s fleet ballistic missile submarines and became a key hub for logistical and technical operations. In 2010, it was merged with other local military facilities to form Joint Base Charleston, continuing its legacy of supporting U.S. military operations.