By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Joel Carlson, Navy Information Operations Command Sugar Grove Public Affairs
June 12, 2010 - SUGAR GROVE, W.Va. (NNS) -- West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin visited Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) Sugar Grove, W. Va., June 10.
Manchin arrived via helicopter and toured both the upper and lower areas of the U.S. Navy base.
He was escorted by NIOC Sugar Grove Commanding Officer Christopher Chrislip and other members of the NIOC chain of command.
"This was my chance to see first-hand what is done here," said Manchin. "I never really imagined how far the base reaches out and pulls in the state, the community and all the people around. I am so appreciative of this opportunity to visit."
Manchin also participated in a ground-breaking ceremony for the base's new Youth Activity Center.
"It's very important the children know that somebody cares for them, and it's great that the newest building being built on base is being built for them," said Manchin.
Manchin spoke about the importance of education in West Virginia before scooping a shovel full of soil on the site for the future YAC. He also met with West Virginia residents who were serving a tour of duty at Sugar Grove.
"Having the Governor here was a big honor," said Yeoman 2nd Class (SS) Matthew Sampson, a West Virginia native. "I grew up only a few miles from here, and now, because of my military service, I was given the chance to meet and talk with my own governor."
Manchin also encouraged service members to take full advantage of all that the West Virginia base and surrounding community has to offer.
"You're in the most patriotic state in our nation," said Manchin. "So take a deep breath, open your eyes and enjoy your time here."
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