CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Expeditionary Medical Unit 10 Golf (EMU 10G), Rotation 16 concluded an eight-month deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve in the Middle East with a homecoming celebration on November 16, 2024.“EMU 16” is comprised of personnel from Navy Medicine Readiness and...

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 15, 2024) Naval Medical Center San Diego proudly received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2024, demonstrating NMCSD’s continued commitment to safe, high-quality care and transparency.The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is a letter grade program that rates a hospital’s...

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Since 2005, the U.S. Navy has hosted Navy Weeks in cities around the country without a significant Navy presence to educate the American public on its capabilities and relevance to national security. It brings Sailors from all around the globe to conduct outreach and immerse...

SIGONELLA, Italy – Cmdr. Micah Kinney, executive officer, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) EURAFCENT, was named the 2024 Navy Optometrist of the Year award during the Armed Forces Optometric Society (AFOS) ceremony held November 5th in Indianapolis, Indiana.The Armed Forces Optometric Society...

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Nov. 13, 2024) – Leadership, research scientists, and support staff of Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio attended the 10th Edition of Mission Possible, an information-sharing event, held at the Tri-Service Research Laboratory.The purpose of...

Key stakeholders comprising the Navy Medicine Enterprise (NME) board of directors hosted their first meeting with the Vice Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) at the Pentagon to discuss lines of effort to provide senior fleet leadership a mechanism to holistically prioritize advanced health services,...

At Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms, a four-legged healer is bringing smiles, comfort, and support to the command’s Sailors, Marines, and family members. Hela, a two-year-old purebred Cane Corso therapy dog, has become a beloved presence at the hospital since she began her role in Nov...

SILVER SPRING, Md. – Long-term SARS-CoV-2 findings from Naval Medical Research Command’s (NMRC) COVID-19 Health Action for Marines (CHARM) 2.0 study were published in the Lancet Regional Health – Americas on October 24th.The CHARM 2.0 study was designed to follow Marines who were originally enrolled...

Patuxent River, MD – Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River (NHCPR) recently hosted a successful FluShotex campaign at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River Drill Hall and various tenant commands. The clinic team administered over 1,500 influenza vaccinations to active-duty personnel and beneficiaries...

HM1 Kenneth Compton’s journey to the Navy began in 2005 with a search for stability that quickly transformed into a commitment to serve and lead. Starting with a National Call of Service contract, he completed active and reserve duty before transitioning to Training and Administration of the...