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History of Naval Station Charleston, SC

The Naval Station Charleston is a military base located in Charleston, South Carolina. It serves as a homeport for various Navy ships and submarines, as well as providing support for maritime operations. The base also offers training facilities for Navy personnel and hosts various military exercises and operations. Overall, the Naval Station Charleston plays a crucial role in supporting the United States Navy's presence and operations in the Southeast region.

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ABOUT Naval Station Charleston, SC

  • The Naval Station Charleston, SC was established in 1901 as a Navy Yard for the repair and maintenance of ships.
  • During World War II, the base was used as a submarine base and played a key role in the war effort.
  • In 1996, the Naval Station Charleston was selected for closure as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process.
  • Before its closure in 1996, the base was home to over 100 different commands and tenant activities.
  • Naval Station Charleston was the homeport for several ships, including the USS Yorktown and the USS Laffey.
  • The base also had a Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit where sailors were trained to operate nuclear reactors on submarines.
  • Naval Station Charleston played a role in the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, as ships were dispatched from the base to enforce a blockade of Cuba.
  • During the Vietnam War, the base served as a logistics hub for operations in Southeast Asia.
  • Naval Station Charleston was used as a filming location for the movie "Die Hard with a Vengeance" starring Bruce Willis.
  • Today, the former site of Naval Station Charleston is home to the Joint Base Charleston, which is a joint military installation shared by the Air Force and Navy.

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