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Mission

 

Naval Medical Forces Atlantic will deliver manned, trained, equipped, maintained, and certified expeditionary medical forces to meet Fleet, Marine and Joint Force requirements

 

Vision

 

Naval Medical Forces Atlantic will facilitate all phases of Force Development, Force Generation, Force Preservation, and full restoration of the warfighter.

 




 

Latest News

Navy Turns to House Flies in Groundbreaking Global Effort to Track Infectious Threats
| June 5, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – While not a welcomed guest at command picnics, the Navy has invited house flies to take part in an innovative project to help detect harmful microbes before they become a threat to military around the...
Spiritual Readiness: A Mission-Critical Strength
| May 6, 2025
Defining spirituality can be difficult, according to Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL) Chaplain, Capt. William Hlavin. This is because he said, everyone defines it differently. As a result, understanding and applying...
Rings and Anchors - Married Couple Brave Chief Season Together
| Nov. 22, 2024
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...
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Enhances Chaplain Referral Process with 'Get Real, Get Better' Initiative, Setting a New Standard in Healthcare Delivery
| Nov. 20, 2024
In alignment with the Navy’s "Get Real, Get Better" initiative, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) has overhauled its chaplain referral system, transforming it from a cumbersome, inefficient process into a streamlined,...
Cutting Teeth on Triage and Tactical Combat Casualty Care aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)
| Nov. 1, 2024
Did you know the role of a Dental officer extends far beyond maintaining oral health? Dental officers also serve as triage officers in times of crisis. They practice trauma evaluation skills by classifying patients into...

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