18 Jul 2023

Lt. Col. Robert Nahabedian assumes command at Charleston District July 18

In western Connecticut in the 1990s, a young middle-schooler, Robert Nahabedian, saw the United States Military Academy (at West Point) campus from the river courts along the banks of the Hudson River for the first time during a school trip. In his mind, at this moment, a seed was planted.

2 Mar 2023

Retired Army Brigadier General Gordon-Bray highlights “Love of Liberty” documentary and the story of Black Patriots during Charleston District’s Black History Month presentation

One decision. One action. Equaled change. One never knows how decisive one decision you make; one action you take, can make a transformational impact on the world. When four young African American men walked into a diner in Greensboro, North Carolina February 1, 1960, it was a lunch order heard around the world. Setting this moment up, however, were years of inspirational changes being made by Black patriots who fought for a new country throughout the many battles in American history. According to Army retired Brigadier General Arnold Gordon-Bray, these men were fighting for love of liberty.