Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Lemoore Celebrate the U.S. Navy Chiefs

01 April 2025

From Elaine Heirigs

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officers assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Lemoore celebrated their rich naval heritage with staff members at Naval Health Clinic Lemoore on April 1. Active duty service members and government civilians gathered together to commemorate the 132nd anniversary of the Navy Chief rate establishment and enjoy some birthday cake.

The Chief Petty Officer rank, established on April 1, 1893, is a cornerstone of naval leadership. It represents the important bridge between enlisted sailors and commissioned officers. Chiefs are known for their technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and their role in maintaining naval traditions.

Command Master Chief Eric Morgan passes the U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Birthday cake to Chief Hospital Corpsman Michael Carter, both assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Lemoore. (U.S. Department of Defense photo by Elaine Heirigs Naval Health Clinic Lemoore/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Lemoore Public Affairs)

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officers assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Lemoore celebrated their rich naval heritage with staff members at Naval Health Clinic Lemoore. Clinic Chiefs past and present who work at the clinic stand during the ceremony. (U.S. Department of Defense photo by Elaine Heirigs Naval Health Clinic Lemoore/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Lemoore Public Affairs)

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officers assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Lemoore celebrated their rich naval heritage with staff members at Naval Health Clinic Lemoore. Clinic Chiefs past and present stand during the ceremony. (U.S. Department of Defense photo by Elaine Heirigs Naval Health Clinic Lemoore/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Lemoore Public Affairs)

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