Most people are not fortunate enough to have an accident clearly dictate their purpose is in life. ForLt. Cmdr. Travis Landry, Senior Medical Officer at the Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) Dayton, this purpose was dictated to him after falling out of a helicopter.At least in a technical sense...

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,...

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa, Japan— Cmdr. Vince Deguzman, a Navy Medical Service Corps officer and the director for clinical support services at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, was recognized April 20, 2026, as one of two healthcare leaders with the 2026 Federal Healthcare Executive Award.The American...

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Twentynine Palms recognized Jazlyn A. Tharp as Senior Civilian of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2026, highlighting her commitment to improving patient care processes and supporting operational readiness across the...

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton hosted a two-day walking blood bank training event for Navy medical personnel across Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in the hospital galley meeting room May 11-12, 2026.The training was scheduled and hosted by Lt. Gildas Noumen, the NHCP laboratory department head.The...

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...

SAN DIEGO -- Navy Readiness and Training Command San Diego announced Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Kathleen Peterson as the command’s Senior Sailor of the Year, recognizing her sustained superior performance, leadership and dedication to mission accomplishment while currently deployed to...

In 1952, Congress established National Day of Prayer, an observance encouraging Americans to unite in prayer during times of uncertainty and challenge. Today, National Day of Prayer serves as an opportunity to reflect on the importance of resilience, connection, and personal strength and how these...

Aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Navy Lieutenant Joelle Borja and Courtney Hayes share the same goal, ensuring the mental wellness and deployment suitability of Marines and Sailors.As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Borja serves as the Department Head for the Mental Health Department...

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (April 24, 2026) – At U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay, patient safety is built into every process, reinforced through leadership engagement, and driven by staff at every level.During Patient Safety Awareness Week, staff across U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training...