Sunday, July 22, 2018 - 1:33pm By The Leader Staff

About 200 persons attended a landmark event on Thursday, July 19 when the United States Navy helped Naval Air Station Lemoore celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Naval Health Clinic Lemoore, formally the Naval Hospital Lemoore.

Capt. Kristen Atterbury and Navy Surgeon Vice Adm. General C. Forrest Faison join the navy artist who painted a mural commemorating the 50th anniversary of the hospital/clinic Thursday morning.
Capt. Kristen Atterbury and Navy Surgeon Vice Adm. General C. Forrest Faison join the navy artist who painted a mural commemorating the 50th anniversary of the hospital/clinic Thursday morning.
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In addition to the 200 persons who attended, the Naval Health Clinic’s commanding officer, Capt. Kristen Atterbury and Navy Surgeon General Vice Adm. Forrest Faison, were on hand to help commemorate the day.

The 50th birthday celebration was held to commemorate the Naval Health Clinic for five decades of caring for Sailors, Marines, retirees, and their Families, and for fifty years of being part of the local community.

Naval Health Clinic Commanding Officer Kristen Atterbury and Vice Admiral C. Forrest Faison III walk into Thursday's ceremony.
Naval Health Clinic Commanding Officer Kristen Atterbury and Vice Admiral C. Forrest Faison III walk into Thursday's ceremony.
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The event included the presentation of a time capsule, remarks by the surgeon general, a cake-cutting, and the unveiling of a commemorative mural in the galley