Area Information

Access to recreational and cultural activities abounds in the Martinsburg area. OSC is located near Martinsburg, WV in Berkeley County in what is called the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The area is steeped in over 200 years of history. Berkeley County is the second oldest county in West Virginia. The county was created in 1772 from the northern third of Frederick County (Virginia).

Area Coast Guard Links: WV Chief Petty Officer Association National Vessel Movement Center National Maritime Center National Vessel Documentation Center

Area military sites: Fort Detrick (MD)

General WV Information:
The State of West Virginia
WV Online
Great Outdoors Recreation Pages, West Virginia Attractions
West Virginia Department of Natural Resources
Eastern Panhandle Information (a good review)

Information on area schools:

* Offers classes at the OSC. Contact the educational services officer when you report for more information.

Information on the surrounding area: