Bridgeport physician gains strategic leadership insight as NMRTC Twentynine Palms’ 'CO for a Day'

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — Lt. Catherine “Nicole” Thomas, department head of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Detachment (NMRTD) Bridgeport, stepped into the role of commanding officer (CO) for a day at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Twentynine Palms on May 21, 2026,...

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