17 December 2025 Faces of Readiness: HM3 Aspen Eby Supporting the Warfighter in Rota ROTA, Spain (December 1, 2025). Hospital Corpsman Third Class Aspen Eby, assigned to Navy Medical Readiness Training Command Rota, works in the Directorate of Surgical Services at U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, where she supports warfighter readiness through her role as a General Duty Corpsman in the...
17 December 2025 Protecting the Mission: NMRTC Rota’s Flu Vaccination Drive Strengthens Force Health ROTA, Spain (Oct. 15, 2025) — Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Rota conducted its annual influenza mass vaccination campaign in October. The campaign targeted service members, families, and civilian personnel across the installation to protect the force during the flu season...
10 September 2025 Rota Recognizes Ombudsman During Installation-Wide Appreciation Celebration ROTA, Spain (September 5, 2025) – Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Rota joined commands across Naval Station Rota this September in celebrating Ombudsman Appreciation Month, recognizing the commitment and service of Navy ombudsmen who strengthen families and readiness throughout...
17 July 2025 Strength Through Integration: U.S. Navy Deepens Regional Medical Collaboration with Cádiz Health System ROTA, Spain (June 23, 2025) — In an era of increasingly complex global health and security challenges, strategic partnerships between military and civilian healthcare systems are no longer optional, they are essential. This reality was at the heart of a recent engagement between leadership from U.S...
09 July 2025 Surgical Smoke Elimination Boosts Warfighter Medical Readiness Across Military Medicine Overseas ROTA, Spain (July 9, 2025)– U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Rota’s Surgical Services team received the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Go Clear Award, becoming the first Military Treatment Facility (MTF) in the U.S. European Command (EUCOM) to achieve this national certification for...
07 July 2025 Rota Recognized for Excellence Achieving Highest Level of Cybersecurity Protection ROTA, Spain (June 2, 2025) – In a landmark accomplishment that underscores an enduring commitment to cybersecurity and warfighter readiness, the Information Management Department (IMD) of U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Rota has earned the highest possible cybersecurity compliance rating, Maturity Level...
01 July 2025 Hawaii-Born Sailor Honored as Navy’s Top Junior Radiology Technician ROTA, Spain (June 15, 2025)– Hospital Corpsman Second Class Herbert C. Amarillo, assigned to Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Rota, has been named the 2024 Navy Radiology Junior Radiology Technician of the Year; a reflection of the care, dedication, and purpose he brings to every...
21 June 2025 Critical Partnership Enhances Healthcare Access for U.S. Medical Support Overseas ROTA, Spain (June 3, 2025) - Leadership from U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Rota recently visited Hospitales Lavinia Asisa (HLA) Hospital Jerez Puerta del Sur to engage in a collaborative discussion aimed at enhancing healthcare capabilities and bolstering the enduring network partnership between the...
19 June 2025 The Mind Behind the Mission: One Psychologist’s Role in Warfighter Deployability ROTA, Spain (June 19, 2025) – As the U.S. Navy marks its 250th year of global maritime service, its commitment to warfighter readiness remains unwavering and for Lt. Cmdr. Mikaela Pitcan, that mission is both professional and personal.Pitcan, a native of Oviedo, Fla., is currently stationed at Navy...
17 June 2025 Answering the Call: Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Rota Trains the Navy’s Next Generation of Emergency Medical Technicians ROTA, Spain (June 6, 2025) - As the operational tempo of the U.S. Navy continues to accelerate around the globe, the need for skilled emergency medical care is more critical than ever. On the front lines of this effort is Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Rota, where Sailors are...