https://www.med.navy.mil Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Biographies RSS Feed en-us Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:54:00 GMT Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:58:11 GMT https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/4519508/master-chief-jerry-v-cantorna-jr/ Force Master Chief Jerry V. Cantorna, Jr. is a native of Earlimart, California, and enlisted in the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/09/2003946157/150/150/0/260605-N-IX644-1001.JPG' alt='U.S. Navy Force Master Chief Jerry Cantorna poses for an official portrait as the director of the Hospital Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sasha Ambrose)' /> <br /> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:54:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/4519508/master-chief-jerry-v-cantorna-jr/ https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/4376668/rear-admiral-david-m-buzzetti-vice-chief-bureau-of-medicine-and-surgery/ Rear Adm. Buzzetti is a native of Orlando, Florida. He is a graduate of the University of Central<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/13/2003855819/150/150/0/251205-D-D0980-1001.JPG' alt='251205-D-D0980-1001 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 5, 2025) Rear Adm. David Buzzetti, vice chief, U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, poses for a portrait, Dec. 5, 2025. The Navy Medicine Enterprise&#39;s 44,000+ talented and ready forces optimize health readiness, deliver quality healthcare, and provide global expeditionary medical support to warfighters. (DoW photo by Joanne R. Sorrentino)' /> <br /> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:41:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/4376668/rear-admiral-david-m-buzzetti-vice-chief-bureau-of-medicine-and-surgery/ https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/4372580/force-master-chief-hansen-q-lafoucade/ Hailing from Harlem, New York, Master Chief Petty Officer Hansen LaFoucade enlisted in the U.S. Navy<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/07/2003852047/150/150/0/220426-N-N1526-1001.JPG' alt='220426-N-N1526-1001 FALLS CHURCH, Va. (April 26, 2022) Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Hansen Q. LaFoucade, the deputy director of the Hospital Corps assigned to U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, poses for an official portrait. LaFoucade, a native of Harlem, New York, assumed his current position at BUMED in August 2023. The Navy Medicine Enterprise&#39;s 44,000+ talented and ready forces optimize health readiness, deliver quality healthcare, and provide global expeditionary medical support to warfighters. (U.S. Navy photo)' /> <br /> Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:08:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/4372580/force-master-chief-hansen-q-lafoucade/ https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/4334295/rear-admiral-kimberly-m-sandberg/ Rear Admiral Kim Sandberg is a native of Honolulu, Hawaii. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Oct/01/2003824127/150/150/0/251001-N-AT895-1001.JPG' alt='Rear Admiral Kimberly M. Sandberg' /> <br /> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:06:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/4334295/rear-admiral-kimberly-m-sandberg/ https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/4334287/rear-admiral-anthony-l-lacourse/ Rear Admiral Anthony L. LaCourse, is a proud Navy Mustang and a native of Ipswich, Massachusetts. He<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Sep/29/2003824135/150/150/0/251001-N-NO101-1001.JPG' alt='RDML LaCourse, bio photo' /> <br /> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:04:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/4334287/rear-admiral-anthony-l-lacourse/ https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/4334279/rear-admiral-michael-j-thornton/ Rear Admiral Thornton is a native of Pacifica, Calif. where he began his maritime career as a U.S.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Oct/16/2003824128/150/150/0/251016-N-AT895-1001.JPG' alt='Rear Admiral Michael J. Thornton' /> <br /> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/4334279/rear-admiral-michael-j-thornton/ https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/4334261/rear-admiral-frank-j-brajevic/ A native of San Pedro, California, Rear Admiral Frank J. Brajevic earned a Bachelor of Science in<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Nov/03/2003824126/150/150/0/251103-N-CE729-1001.JPG' alt='Rear Admiral Frank J. Brajevic Bio Photo' /> <br /> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:56:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/4334261/rear-admiral-frank-j-brajevic/ https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/4124303/rear-admiral-kevin-j-brown/ Rear Admiral (lower half) Brown, a native of Genoa, Ohio, began his military career in 1993 upon<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/24/2003669277/150/150/0/240724-N-RU810-1001.JPG' alt='Rear Adm. Kevin J. Brown Bio Photo' /> <br /> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:41:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/4124303/rear-admiral-kevin-j-brown/ https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/3683113/michael-b-mcginnis-md-mph/ Dr. Michael B. McGinnis serves as the Executive Director of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, a<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Feb/21/2003397688/150/150/0/240221-N-N1526-1002.JPG' alt='Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Executive Director' /> <br /> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:47:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/3683113/michael-b-mcginnis-md-mph/ https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/3427740/rear-admiral-rick-freedman/ Rear Adm. Rick Freedman is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He earned a Bachelor of Science<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Sep/17/2003800779/150/150/0/240112-N-N1526-1001.JPG' alt='Rear Admiral Rick Freedman Deputy Surgeon General Deputy Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery' /> <br /> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:13:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/3427740/rear-admiral-rick-freedman/ https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/3396764/rear-admiral-robert-j-hawkins/ Rear Admiral Robert J. Hawkins is a native of Liverpool, New York. He enlisted in the Navy in 1983<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2023/Dec/19/2003362571/150/150/0/231215-N-N1526-1001.JPG' alt='Rear Admiral Robert Hawkins Chief, Nurse Corps, U.S. Navy' /> <br /> Tue, 16 May 2023 17:02:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/3396764/rear-admiral-robert-j-hawkins/ https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/2648700/rear-admiral-walter-brafford/ Rear Adm. W. D. Brafford is a native of Southwest Missouri. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2023/Dec/18/2003361502/150/150/0/231214-N-ND850-1001.JPG' alt='JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Dec. 14, 2023) – Rear Adm. Walter D. Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC) and 40th Chief of the U.S. Navy Dental Corps. NMFSC develops and delivers integrated education and training that produces medical experts to project Medical Power in support of Naval Superiority.' /> <br /> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:23:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/2648700/rear-admiral-walter-brafford/ https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/3105698/rear-admiral-guido-f-valdes/ Rear Adm. Guido F. Valdes is a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico. He holds a Bachelor of Science in<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/Jul/20/2003042466/150/150/0/220720-N-NO101-901.JPG' alt='na' /> <br /> Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:56:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/3105698/rear-admiral-guido-f-valdes/ https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/3082858/rear-admiral-darin-k-via/ Admiral Darin K. Via is a native of Illinois. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/17/2003504963/150/150/0/240716-N-BC134-1003.JPG' alt='Official photo of Rear Adm. Darin Via, U.S. Navy Surgeon General and Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), taken on July 16, 2024, at BUMED headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia.' /> <br /> Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:35:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/3082858/rear-admiral-darin-k-via/ https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/3038432/rear-admiral-matthew-case/ Case, a native of Nottingham, New Hampshire, was a direct accession and commissioned in 1994. He<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jul/06/2003957830/150/150/0/260625-N-IX644-1001.JPG' alt='Rear Admiral Matthew Case, MSC, USN' /> <br /> Fri, 20 May 2022 12:10:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/3038432/rear-admiral-matthew-case/ https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/2587126/force-master-chief-patrickpaulpap-c-mangaran/ Force Master Chief PaP Mangaran is from Pittsburg, CA and enlisted into the Navy September 29, 1997.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2023/Oct/27/2003329889/150/150/0/231027-N-BC134-1001.JPG' alt='Force Master Chief PatrickPaul(PaP) C. Mangaran, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and Director, U. S. Navy Hospital Corps' /> <br /> Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:11:00 GMT Press Operations https://www.med.navy.mil/About-Us/Leadership/Biographies/Article/2587126/force-master-chief-patrickpaulpap-c-mangaran/