CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Annual Research Symposium is celebrating its 15th year of showcasing medical and dental research findings.“The research symposium showcases the work of multidisciplinary teams conducting operationally relevant research to improve patient...

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Carson Dunlap, a dental assistant with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, was selected as Warrior of the Week at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 18, 2025.  According to Dunlap's command, he was selected for Warrior of the...

CAIRO, Egypt — After a week of treating elite athletes on the global stage in Egypt, Chiropractor Carrie J. Belleson is back at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms, bringing with her the knowledge, adaptability, and techniques refined during international competition.From March 4–10, Belleson traveled...

ROTA, Spain – Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Rota marked a significant milestone with a Change of Command Ceremony on April 11, 2025. Following a time-honored tradition and protocol, Capt. William Scouten concluded his two-year tenure by relinquishing command to Capt. Michael...

A Sailor serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point credits his Boy Scout mentors for setting him on the path to serving in the U.S. Navy.Lieutenant Junior Grade JungHyun Seo serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as the lead for the facility’s Human Resources Department.“I grew up...

The Blood Bank team at United States Naval Hospital (USNH) Sigonella coordinated a Walking Blood Bank (WBB) donor pre-screening event at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella on April 10th and 11th to bolster its emergency preparedness capabilities. This event marked a resounding success, reflecting the...

Courtesy story by Ashley Craig, Navy Office of Community OutreachMILLINGTON, Tenn. – Petty Officer 3rd Class Damelah Fluker, a native of Chicago, Illinois, was meritoriously advanced in rank while serving aboard U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Guantanamo Bay at U.S. Naval...

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay earned national recognition from the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) after eliminating surgical smoke from its operating room – one of only 14 military treatment facilities to achieve the “Go Clear” Award.The award...

SIGONELLA - Sicily - Raised amidst the vibrant cultural tapestry of Stockton, California, Capt. Michael Mercado, a dedicated member of the Medical Corps of the United States Navy, carved his path against the backdrop of a hardworking family that instilled in him the values of perseverance and...

The team at U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Sigonella frequently engage with its community as part of its Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) outreach program, which is led by Lieutenant Kristin Shafer, Emergency Medicine Physician. On April 2, 2025, Lt. Shafer...