American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Satin Ibrahim, 48, who joined the U.S. Navy in 2010 as a nurse after graduating from Hampton University. She attended Officer Development School for new medical personnel in Newport, R.I. She first served at the Bethesda Naval Hospital in Washington, first in the wounded ward, then as a post anesthesia nurse and finally in the Pentagon as a rapid response nurse. Her following assignment was here at the Parris Island Branch Health Clinic, working with newly arrived recruits. She was then assigned to the Navy Recruiting Office in Charleston, recruiting all varieties of Medical Staff Corps personnel.
Heading overseas, Ibrahim was assigned to the Naval Hospital in Yokosuka, Japan, where she worked on the inpatient ward and as Medical Staff Coordinator. At the end of that tour she transferred to Portsmouth Naval Hospital to work in the wards, in mental health, in the Breast Care Clinic and in surgery. She recently reported to Beaufort Naval Hospital as lead nurse in the Medical Home Port Clinic. She has attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander (O-4).
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
