Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Micaela Wittgow, of Tigard, Oregon, meritoriously advanced to the rank of 2nd class petty officer in recognition for her outstanding performance and dedication.“Being meritoriously promoted to petty officer 2nd class is a very significant achievement in my career,” said...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 24, 2024) – While transiting the Atlantic Ocean, emergency flight quarters is called aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Onboard USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), transiting approximately 20 nautical miles behind Wasp, a Sailor’s appendix has burst. Wasp’s flight deck is a...

Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton Career Counselor office brought together Sailors and civil service staff members, many military veterans, with visiting Olympic College faculty and staff.The fact filled – and collaborative opportunity – seminar, held November 26, 2024, provided an...

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – With only 18 months in existence, the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Healthcare and Bioskills Simulation Center is wasting no time in surpassing goals and transforming the landscape of medical training for military treatment facility staff.In October, the SIM Center...

Lt. Cmdr. Nicholas M. Suddath, a Navy Chaplain hailing from Hogansville, Georgia, joined Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms on Nov. 1 as the newest member of the Religious Ministry Team. With a deep commitment to spiritual care and a uniquely relatable approach to ministry, Suddath is ready to support...

Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) welcomed more than 160 service members, families, and veterans for the annual Wounded Warrior 5K Run/Walk, Nov. 22. The event, sponsored by Commander, Navy Region Southwest (NRSW) Navy Wounded Warrior and NMCSD’s Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) department,...

An inspection of Military Training Network (MTN) affiliated life support programs was conducted Nov. 21 at Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville the results were “outstanding” according to the inspectors. The inspection is conducted biennially.“Normally these inspections can take up to eight hours, but...

Portsmouth, VA. – The U.S. Navy has over 345,000 personnel among its ranks both active and reserve. Of that number, around 140,00 are spouses, around 38% of the total number of personnel. While the Navy does have programs in place to co-locate, it is no guarantee spouses will be stationed close to...

SILVER SPRING, Md. – Navy Medicine Research & Development (NMR&D) attended the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (ASTMH) Annual Meeting from November 13th to 17th, held in New Orleans. This year’s theme was Advancing Science, Building Community Together.NMR&D participants included...

In recognition of the Great American Smokeout, Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) joined the nationwide effort to inspire service members, veterans, and families to quit smoking and adopt healthier lifestyles not just on November 21, but every day of the year.The annual initiative, spearheaded...