When Naval Hospital Bremerton leadership consented to address a local professional organization April 24, 2026, the requested caveat was to include a handful of topics tailored specifically for the primarily retiree attendees.After Capt. Karla Lepore, Naval Hospital Bremerton director and Navy...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 9, 2026) — U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka is increasing access to elective facial plastic and reconstructive procedures, offering beneficiaries specialized care while maintaining medical readiness in the Indo-Pacific region.Among the procedures performed is functional...

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa, Japan — The wardroom from U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa (USNHO) held a professional military education (PME) event to observe the start of the Battle of Okinawa.In a quote from then-Secretary of Defense and retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis, in theSummary of the 2018...

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa— From April 20-24, a group from the office of the Medical Inspector General (MEDIG) visited hospital spaces, branch clinics, and many of the stakeholders that count on U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa (USNHO) to provide their healthcare and other inspectable touchpoints. The MEDIG...

SAN DIEGO – Three of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) San Diego’s branch clinics were recognized for their outstanding commitment to health and wellness, each earning the prestigious Gold Star in the Navy Surgeon General’s 2025 Blue H Awards.Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC)...

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — Sailors assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Twentynine Palms completed the Marine Corps Combat Pistol Program qualification course at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms on March 27, 2026, strengthening interoperability with Marine...

Naval Hospital Bremerton hosted a blood drive, April 15, 2026, in coordination with the Armed Services Blood Bank Center – Pacific Northwest.A total of 27 units of blood were collected - considered a significant contribution for the command-level drive - as each [unit] has the potential to save up...

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — Sailors assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Twentynine Palms are playing a key role in supporting the health, safety, and success of the 29 Palms Farmers Market at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), bringing fresh food options and...

SAN DIEGO -- Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) Medical Treatment Facility (MTF), welcomed their new commanding officer, Capt. Damian Storz, during a ceremony at the Island Club, on Naval Air Station North Island, today. Storz assumed command from Capt. Charles Dickerson,...

SAN DIEGO – Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) highlighted major advancements in military medical research during its 41st annual Academic Research Competition and Innovation Day on April 10. The event, a cornerstone for the command's commitment to medical innovation, featured 17 podium...