Lawrence Rowland speaks about the history of Petty Officer 1st Class William Pinckney at the Beaufort National Cemetery, Feb. 10. - Lawrence Rowland speaks about the history of Petty Officer 1st Class William Pinckney at the Beaufort National Cemetery, Feb. 10. During the ceremony, a new headstone was unveiled which gave proper recognition to Pinckney's Navy Cross, the second highest award for valor. Pinckney was awarded the Navy Cross during World War II when he saved the life of an unconscious Sailor after a bomb exploded below the flight deck of their ship. At the time of the award, Pinckney was only the second African American in U.S. Navy history to receive the award.

Rear Admiral Brent W. Scott visits Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 3. Scott will be in the Tri-command area throughout the week where he plans to visit Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island as well as Naval Hospital Beaufort. Scott is the 19th Chaplain of the United States Marine Corps and the Deputy Chief of Navy Chaplains. - Rear Admiral Brent W. Scott visits Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 3. Scott will be in the Tri-command area throughout the week where he plans to visit Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island as well as Naval Hospital Beaufort. Scott is the 19th Chaplain of the United States Marine Corps and the Deputy Chief of Navy Chaplains.

The Substance Abuse Counseling Center Beaufort earned its second accreditation in the top three percent by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities Nov. 18. SACC treated more than 200 cases this year dealing with substance abuse. Due to their dedication of providing the best services and safest environment for clients and staff, the facility earned the high level accreditation and recognition from CARF international. - The Substance Abuse Counseling Center Beaufort earned its second accreditation in the top three percent by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities Nov. 18. SACC treated more than 200 cases this year dealing with substance abuse. Due to their dedication of providing the best services and safest environment for clients and staff, the facility earned the high level accreditation and recognition from CARF international.

Visitors observe a moment of silence during a Veterans Day ceremony at Beaufort National Cemetery Nov. 11. The ceremony honored veterans of all wars as well as active duty service members. All branches of the military were represented. - Visitors observe a moment of silence during a Veterans Day ceremony at Beaufort National Cemetery Nov. 11. The ceremony honored veterans of all wars as well as active duty service members. All branches of the military were represented.

Naval Hospital Beaufort held an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month program in the hospital’s auditorium, May 30. The event was sponsored by the Tri-Command Special Emphasis Committee, which studies issues concerning discrimination and equal opportunity for minorities, women and the disabled. - Naval Hospital Beaufort held an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month program in the hospital’s auditorium, May 30. The event was sponsored by the Tri-Command Special Emphasis Committee, which studies issues concerning discrimination and equal opportunity for minorities, women and the disabled.