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250228-N-TY711-6093 Sigonella, Italy (Feb. 28, 2025) Captain TaRail A. Vernon, Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella, talks with Lt. Cmdr. Leland Comer and Liz Broomfield-Smith about Virtual Health options available at U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella and Europe. U. S. Naval hospital Sigonella is one of The Defense Health Agency’s Overseas Military Treatment Facilities (MTF). The staff are comprised of active duty service members, General Service (GS), contractors, and Local Nationals. It ensures maximum readiness by providing high-quality, safe patient and family-centered care to maximize force health protection for all beneficiaries, to included NATO and transient DoD forces in the U.S. Fifth Fleet and U.S. Sixth Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Brandi Gibson).
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Sigonella, Italy - 250228-N-TY711-6093 Sigonella, Italy (Feb. 28, 2025) Captain TaRail A. Vernon, Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella, talks with Lt. Cmdr. Leland Comer and Liz Broomfield-Smith about Virtual Health options available at U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella and Europe. U. S. Naval hospital Sigonella is one of The Defense Health Agency’s Overseas Military Treatment Facilities (MTF). The staff are comprised of active duty service members, General Service (GS), contractors, and Local Nationals. It ensures maximum readiness by providing high-quality, safe patient and family-centered care to maximize force health protection for all beneficiaries, to included NATO and transient DoD forces in the U.S. Fifth Fleet and U.S. Sixth Fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Brandi Gibson).


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Welcome to the official website of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Bethesda!

At NMRTC Bethesda, our mission is to Maximize warfighter readiness through prioritization of sustaining clinically competent, current, and relevent expeditionary forces, delivery of quality medical care, and realistic training designed to support rapid deployability and increased lethality. 

Since its establishment, NMRTC Bethesda has remained committed to excellence through cutting-edge research, advanced clinical capabilities, and a legacy of compassionate service. From specialized care to medical education, we empower our teams to lead the future of military medicine.

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