Naval Medical Center San Diego celebrates Doctor’s Day Mar. 29, 2024 in the NMCSD Auditorium.National Doctor’s Day began Mar. 30, 1933 in Windor, Ga.,and celebrates the physicians who serve their patients and community.On this Doctor’s Day, NMCSD team members had the opportunity to hear from retired...

The Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton main operating room perioperative nurses were recognized with the 2024 Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) TrueNorth Award on April 2, 2024.The TrueNorth Award was established in 2013 and is presented to one medical facility per year.According to the CCI...

For Roger Smith, the upcoming solar eclipse is not to be missed.The Naval Hospital Bremerton IT support and clinical liaison will drive to the expected path of totality to experience the full celestial phenomena, April 8, 2024.His trip planning is centered on safety. He’ll be equipped with eclipse...

PENSACOLA, Flo. — In a testament to courage and quick action, Cmdr. Mohenish Daughtry and her Commanding Officer, Capt. Scott Coon, showcased exemplary conduct in the wake of an unforeseen emergency. The duo, embarking on a routine journey back from a site visit in NMRTU Belle Chase, found...

Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit Six (NEPMU SIX) commemorated 75 years of exemplary service in Force Health Protection on March 27th, honoring a legacy of unparalleled achievements.Established in 1949 by Rear Adm. Clifford Swanson, Surgeon General of the Navy, NEPMUs emerged from the...

On March 29, 2024, Cmdr. Christopher Barnes, MSC, USN, NMRLC's executive officer, was frocked to the rank of captain. Surrounded by family, friends and former shipmates, Rear Adm. (Ret). Michael Mittelman was the presiding officer who also shared stories of his service with Capt. Barnes when he was...

What began as the largest amphibious operation during WWII in terms of troops, tonnage and firepower on April 1, 1945, ended as the bloodiest struggle in the Pacific campaign.The Battle of Okinawa lasted 82 harrowing days and is considered one of the most merciless of the war with American...

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (March 29, 2024) – Rear. Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC), hosted the annual awards ceremony recognizing the Instructors of the Year and finalists for the command’s Sailor of the Year Program at NMFSC...

By Bernard S. LittleWRNMMC Command Communications“The seed was initially planted by my remarkable mother as I saw her work to earn her nursing degree. Between witnessing firsthand her dedication and getting the opportunity to look through her textbook, I was fascinated by the field,” shared U.S...

On March 20, Navy Environmental Preventive Medicine Unit SEVEN (NEPMU), located at U.S. Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, marked a significant milestone commemorating its 10th anniversary since its recommissioning in 2014.Previously, NEPMU SEVEN served the U.S. 6th Fleet and the European area of...