Hospital Corpsman Third Class Emmanuel Sarkodie promoted to the rank during a ceremony Tuesday, May 19, 2026 held aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point.Sarkodie received a “Tacking of the Crow”, part of a time-honored tradition in the U.S. and Royal Navies where the Sailor’s peers impart wisdom to...

Mr. James Williams graduated in Spring, 2026 from Virginia Commonwealth University, earning a Master of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. Williams serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as the Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection Officer.

Courtesy story by Megan Lemly, Navy Office of Community OutreachMILLINGTON, Tenn. – Lt. Lowell Hartzog, a native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba."The biggest lessons I learned from my hometown...

PORTSMOUTH, VA. (May 13, 2026) - Nurses Week came to a close at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth with a cake cutting ceremony shared among shipmates and staff across the command.Together, everyone took a moment to reflect on the week and the profession that connects them all.“Nurses Week is a time to...

KITTERY, Maine - Sailors assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit (NMRTU) Portsmouth, New Hampshire recently stepped away from the clinic to connect more deeply with the community they serve—submariners—through a visit to the USS Albacore museum, May 4th 2026.The tour offered both a...

SUFFOLK, Va. - (April 22, 2026) “Ready-Five” is a term many Expeditionary Medicine (ExMed) Sailors are all-too-familiar with, meaning they need to be ready to deploy with a notice of only five days. To meet this rigorous standard, constant training is required to ensure skills are developed and...

FORT BELVOIR, Va.03.27.2026Story by Lt. Jusen C. GarciaCordero, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Manjinder Singh, and Phillip HochevarNavy Medical Readiness Training Command Fort BelvoirFORT BELVOIR, Va.– A recent training event showcased significant advancements in modernizing combat care, bringing...

Sailors and civilians serving aboard Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point gathered Wednesday, May 13, 2026 to celebrate the 118th birthday of the Navy Nurse Corps.The bond we get to build with warfighters is unique, said Navy Capt. James J. Driscoll, the facility’s director...

Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Bethesda and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) celebrated National Nurses Week with a formal awards ceremony honoring the dedication, resilience and compassionate care of its nursing professionals Friday, May 8, 2026.The event,...

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay has been recognized as a CNOR Strong facility by the Competency & Credentialing Institute, marking a milestone in its commitment to surgical excellence, patient safety, and medical readiness.The designation supports Defense Health Agency...