TOPS Holds Graduation Ceremony for Class 25010

07 January 2026

From Petty Officer 1st Class Heath Zeigler - Naval Medical Leader & Professional Development Command

The Tri-Service Optician School (TOPS), a directorate of the Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command (NMLPDC), held its graduation ceremony for class 25-010 in Yorktown, Virginia on Dec. 16, 2025.

The graduating class was comprised of 6 Sailors and Soldiers from both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army.

“I’ve been truly impressed by all six of you. You showed up each day, willing to learn,” said Cmdr. Joshua Keil, Dean, TOPS. “It’s not easy to stay motivated and engaged, especially if optics is not something you chose. Some of you may have enjoyed it. As you head to your new duty stations, I charge you to stay motivated, support the war fighter and always do the right thing.”

The ceremony included opening remarks from Capt. James Corbett, commanding officer of NMLPDC, followed by closing remarks from Keil, celebrating the 99th class to graduate.

251216-N-JC800-1049 YORKTOWN, Virginia (Dec. 16, 2025) - Capt. James Corbett, commanding officer of Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command, presents a certificate of completion to U.S. Army Pfc. Rayohnalee Rodriguez during the graduation ceremony for the Tri-Service Optician School Class 25010, Dec. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heath Zeigler/Released)

251216-N-JC800-1144 YORKTOWN, Virginia (Dec. 16, 2025) - Class 25010, along with Naval Leader and Professional Development Command leadership and Tri-Service Optician School staff pose for a group photo during the graduation ceremony Dec. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heath Zeigler/Released)

251216-N-JC800-1136 YORKTOWN, Virginia (Dec. 16, 2025) - Cmdr. Joshua Keil, Dean, Tri-Service Optician School, gives a speech during the graduation ceremony for the TOPS Class 25010, Dec. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heath Zeigler/Released)

251216-N-JC800-1022 YORKTOWN, Virginia (Dec. 16, 2025) - Capt. James Corbett, commanding officer of Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Yohannes Gebrai during the graduation ceremony for the Tri-Service Optician School Class 25010, Dec. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heath Zeigler/Released)

251216-N-JC800-1022 YORKTOWN, Virginia (Dec. 16, 2025) - Capt. James Corbett, commanding officer of Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command, presents a U.S. Army Achievement Medal to U.S. Army Pfc. Ashish Pradham during the graduation ceremony for the Tri-Service Optician School Class 25010, Dec. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heath Zeigler/Released)

251216-N-JC800-1065 YORKTOWN, Virginia (Dec. 16, 2025) - Cmdr. Joshua Keil, Dean, Tri-Service Optician School, presents a U.S. Army Achievement Medal to U.S. Army Spc. Ashish Pradhan during the graduation ceremony for the TOPS Class 25010, Dec. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heath Zeigler/Released)

251216-N-JC800-1022 YORKTOWN, Virginia (Dec. 16, 2025) - Capt. James Corbett, commanding officer of Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command, presents a certificate of completion to U.S. Army Pfc. Monseratt Ramos during the graduation ceremony for the Tri-Service Optician School Class 25010, Dec. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heath Zeigler/Released)

251216-N-JC800-1051 YORKTOWN, Virginia (Dec. 16, 2025) - Cmdr. Joshua Keil, Dean, Tri-Service Optician School, presents a certificate of completion to U.S. Army Pfc. Monseratt Ramos during the graduation ceremony for the TOPS Class 25010, Dec. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heath Zeigler/Released)

251216-N-JC800-1046 YORKTOWN, Virginia (Dec. 16, 2025) - Cmdr. Joshua Keil, Dean, Tri-Service Optician School, presents a certificate of completion to U.S. Army Pfc. Rayohnalee Rodriguez during the graduation ceremony for the TOPS Class 25010, Dec. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heath Zeigler/Released)

251216-N-JC800-1043 YORKTOWN, Virginia (Dec. 16, 2025) - Capt. James Corbett, commanding officer of Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command, presents a certificate of completion to U.S. Army Pvt. Gilbert San Miguel during the graduation ceremony for the Tri-Service Optician School Class 25010, Dec. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heath Zeigler/Released)

251216-N-JC800-1041 YORKTOWN, Virginia (Dec. 16, 2025) - Cmdr. Joshua Keil, Dean, Tri-Service Optician School, presents a certificate of completion to U.S. Army Pvt. Gilbert San Miguel during the graduation ceremony for the TOPS Class 25010, Dec. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heath Zeigler/Released)

251216-N-JC800-1037 YORKTOWN, Virginia (Dec. 16, 2025) - Capt. James Corbett, commanding officer of Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command, presents a certificate of completion to U.S. Army Pvt. Makayla Kelly during the graduation ceremony for the Tri-Service Optician School Class 25010, Dec. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heath Zeigler/Released)

251216-N-JC800-1034 YORKTOWN, Virginia (Dec. 16, 2025) - Cmdr. Joshua Keil, Dean, Tri-Service Optician School, presents a certificate of completion to U.S. Army Pvt. Makayla Kelly during the graduation ceremony for the TOPS Class 25010, Dec. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heath Zeigler/Released)

251216-N-JC800-1022 YORKTOWN, Virginia (Dec. 16, 2025) - Capt. James Corbett, commanding officer of Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command, presents a certificate of completion to Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Yohannes Gebrai during the graduation ceremony for the Tri-Service Optician School Class 25010, Dec. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heath Zeigler/Released)

251216-N-JC800-1022 YORKTOWN, Virginia (Dec. 16, 2025) - Cmdr. Joshua Keil, Dean, Tri-Service Optician School, presents a certificate of completion to Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Yohannes Gerbrai during the graduation ceremony for the TOPS Class 25010, Dec. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heath Zeigler/Released)

251216-N-JC800-1026 YORKTOWN, Virginia (Dec. 16, 2025) - Capt. James Corbett, commanding officer of Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command, presents a certificate of completion to U.S. Army Spc. Ashish Pradhan during the graduation ceremony for the Tri-Service Optician School Class 25010, Dec. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heath Zeigler/Released)

251216-N-JC800-1022 YORKTOWN, Virginia (Dec. 16, 2025) - Cmdr. Joshua Keil, Dean, Tri-Service Optician School, presents a certificate of completion to U.S. Army Spc. Ashish Pradhan during the graduation ceremony for the TOPS Class 25010, Dec. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heath Zeigler/Released)

251216-N-JC800-1013 YORKTOWN, Virginia (Dec. 16, 2025) - Capt. James Corbett, commanding officer of Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command, give words of encouragement during the graduation ceremony for the Tri-Service Optician School Class 25010, Dec. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heath Zeigler/Released)

251216-N-JC800-1003 YORKTOWN, Virginia (Dec. 16, 2025) - The Tri-Service Optician School colorguard parades the colors during the graduation ceremony for the TOPS Class 25010, Dec. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Heath Zeigler/Released)

“My first class as Dean to achieve an American board of Opticianry certification rate of 50%,” said Keil. “Class 25-010 performed exceptionally well.”

Keil and Corbett presented each graduate with their certificates of completion as opticians.

U.S. Navy HM3 Yohannes Gebrai
U.S. Army Spc. Ashish Pradhan
U.S. Army Pfc. Monseratt Ramos
U.S. Army Pfc. Rayohnnalee Rodrigues
U.S. Army Pvt. Makayla Kelly
U.S. Army Pvt. Gilbert San Miguel

“Congratulations students,” said Corbett. “I envy you in everything you’re going to accomplish, things you are going to see and do throughout your careers. Enjoy every step and share the accomplishments.”

Since its founding in 1995, TOPS has developed opticians to support clinics on sea and shore as well as the force preservation mission by supplying eyewear to the fleet as they bring sight to the fight. TOPS trains U.S. Army and Navy servicemembers in a rigorous 24-week program, ensuring the respective services have the technical expertise gained through optician studies.

TOPS is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupation Education and the Commission on Opticianry Accreditation and holds two iterations of training per year with a maximum of 30 students per class who earn degree credits through the Uniformed Services University.

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