15 May 2025 Setting the Standard: Navy Mortician's Historic Success Highlights Critical Role in Warfighter Readiness and Recruitment ROTA, Spain — In a historic milestone for the U.S. Navy, the Mortuary Facility aboard Naval Station Rota has earned the highest inspection score in Navy Mortuary history—a near-perfect 99. At the heart of this achievement stands Hospital Corpsman First Class (HM1) Julianne Thompson, the only Navy...
23 February 2024 The Invisible Hand Helping Communities Heal: The Sailors Behind Navy Mortuary Services Being the one left behind after a death is not easy. One moment, everything seems normal; and the next, you realize life will never be the same. During that emotional and stressful time, the Sailors of Navy Mortuary Services step in to lighten the burden.“Someone’s got to,” said Senior Chief...