FALLS CHURCH, Va.— July 10 marked a rare and symbolic changing of the guard for the United States Navy Nurse Corps. On the same day that Capt. Lonnie Hosea concluded a distinguished three-decade military career, his daughter, Ensign Jenna Hosea Baker, raised her right hand to begin her own.In a...

After a monumental 59 years of federal service, including nearly a half-century at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), Carol Devine, executive assistant to the executive officer, retired during a ceremony held June 24.Devine, who served as a trusted advisor and administrative professional for...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Capt. Chad McKenzie, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Navy, was honored for 30 years of service during a retirement ceremony held May 29, 2026, in the auditorium of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.The event featured traditional Navy honors, including the parading of colors, presentation...

After nearly 32 years of faithful and honorable service, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL) Command Master Chief (CMC) Zachary Pryor, a native of Alliance, Nebraska, went ashore for the final time during his retirement ceremony on board Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton Roads – Portsmouth...