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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Dec. 13, 2024) – Burrell Parmer (center), of Monroe, La., the command public affairs officer assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, was recognized by Commanding Officer Capt. Jennifer Buechel, Nurse Corps, and Command Senior Enlisted Leader Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Christopher Brown, as the command’s Fiscal Year 2024 “Support Staff” Civilian of the Year during an All Hands/Holiday Social held at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center. Additionally, Parmer received FY 2024 “Support Staff” Civilian of the Half Year honors. Parmer, a retired U.S. Marine and commander of Fred Brock American Legion Post No. 828, has served as a Navy civilian for three years. NAMRU San Antonio is one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy under the Department of Defense (DoD) and is one of eight subordinate research commands in the global network of laboratories operating under the Naval Medical Research Command in Silver Spring, Md. Its mission is to conduct gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of DoD personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
U.S. Navy Lt. Hoel Rupert David treats a simulated patient in the casualty receiving area of the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during the capstone mass casualty drill as part of Mercy Exercise 25-1, Dec. 10, 2024. MERCEX 25-1 is a week long, pier side evolution that highlights integration and training between reduced and full operating status Sailors. When called upon, Mercy can steam to assist anywhere to provide relief as a symbol of Navy Medicine’s abilities around the world, and must be in a five-day activation status in order to support missions over the horizon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel)
U.S. Navy Sailors transport a stable simulated patient to the patient ward of the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during the capstone mass casualty drill as part of Mercy Exercise 25-1, Dec. 10, 2024. MERCEX 25-1 is a week long, pier side evolution that highlights integration and training between reduced and full operating status Sailors. When called upon, Mercy can steam to assist anywhere to provide relief as a symbol of Navy Medicine’s abilities around the world, and must be in a five-day activation status in order to support missions over the horizon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel)
U.S. Navy Sailors transport a simulated patient across the brow of the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during the capstone mass casualty drill as part of Mercy Exercise 25-1, Dec. 10, 2024. MERCEX 25-1 is a week long, pier side evolution that highlights integration and training between reduced and full operating status Sailors. When called upon, Mercy can steam to assist anywhere to provide relief as a symbol of Navy Medicine’s abilities around the world, and must be in a five-day activation status in order to support missions over the horizon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel)
U.S. Navy Sailors transport a simulated patient from side of the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during the capstone mass casualty drill as part of Mercy Exercise 25-1, Dec. 10, 2024. MERCEX 25-1 is a week long, pier side evolution that highlights integration and training between reduced and full operating status Sailors. When called upon, Mercy can steam to assist anywhere to provide relief as a symbol of Navy Medicine’s abilities around the world, and must be in a five-day activation status in order to support missions over the horizon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel)
U.S. Navy Sailors transport a simulated patient across the brow of the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during the capstone mass casualty drill as part of Mercy Exercise 25-1, Dec. 10, 2024. MERCEX 25-1 is a week long, pier side evolution that highlights integration and training between reduced and full operating status Sailors. When called upon, Mercy can steam to assist anywhere to provide relief as a symbol of Navy Medicine’s abilities around the world, and must be in a five-day activation status in order to support missions over the horizon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel)
U.S. Navy Sailors transport a simulated patient from the boat ramp of the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during the capstone mass casualty drill as part of Mercy Exercise 25-1, Dec. 10, 2024. MERCEX 25-1 is a week long, pier side evolution that highlights integration and training between reduced and full operating status Sailors. When called upon, Mercy can steam to assist anywhere to provide relief as a symbol of Navy Medicine’s abilities around the world, and must be in a five-day activation status in order to support missions over the horizon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel)
U.S. Navy Sailors prepare blood and medication in the pharmacy of the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during the capstone mass casualty drill as part of Mercy Exercise 25-1, Dec. 10, 2024. MERCEX 25-1 is a week long, pier side evolution that highlights integration and training between reduced and full operating status Sailors. When called upon, Mercy can steam to assist anywhere to provide relief as a symbol of Navy Medicine’s abilities around the world, and must be in a five-day activation status in order to support missions over the horizon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel)
U.S. Navy Master at Arms First Class Johnathan Lewis checks a simulated patient for weapons before transporting to the casualty receiving area of the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during the capstone mass casualty drill as part of Mercy Exercise 25-1, Dec. 10, 2024. MERCEX 25-1 is a week long, pier side evolution that highlights integration and training between reduced and full operating status Sailors. When called upon, Mercy can steam to assist anywhere to provide relief as a symbol of Navy Medicine’s abilities around the world, and must be in a five-day activation status in order to support missions over the horizon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel)
U.S. Navy Sailors treat a simulated patient in the casualty receiving area of the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during the capstone mass casualty drill as part of Mercy Exercise 25-1, Dec. 10, 2024. MERCEX 25-1 is a week long, pier side evolution that highlights integration and training between reduced and full operating status Sailors. When called upon, Mercy can steam to assist anywhere to provide relief as a symbol of Navy Medicine’s abilities around the world, and must be in a five-day activation status in order to support missions over the horizon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel)
Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, and Command Master Chief Jerry Cantorna, gather with Sailors from Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) 150-Bravo during a recognition ceremony at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Dec. 11. The Sailors were presented with challenge coins and Flag Letters of Commendation (FLOC) for exemplary performance highlighting Navy Medicine’s readiness and expeditionary medical capabilities during Exercise Keen Sword 25 held at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Joevanneoliver Ledres is recognized with a Flag Letter of Commendation from Rear Adm. Guido Valdes for collaborating with the operating room team at the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) Naha hospital during Exercise Keen Sword 25. His efforts highlighted the critical contributions of the enlisted community and strengthened U.S.-Japan interoperability and partnerships.

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