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San Diego, CA
250801-N-WJ173-1001 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2025) Medical Service Corps Officers from across Southern California gather for a group photo during the 2025 Southern California MSC Symposium at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar’s Officers’ Club, Aug. 1, 2025. Hosted by the Southern California Medical Service Corps Officers Association, the event focused on “Leading and Defining Roles of MSC Officers in Expeditionary Platforms” and brought together senior Navy Medicine and operational fleet leaders to discuss readiness, leadership, and expeditionary medical support.
Sigonella, Italy
SIGONELLA, Italy. (August 2023) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Destanee Willison, assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Sigonella aboard an MH-60 Sierra Seahawk helicopter assigned to USS America (LHA-6). During a previous assignment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Willison was providing medical coverage for a Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) mission. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)
Sigonella, Italy
250701-N-TY711-8602 SIGONELLA, Italy (July 1, 2025) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Destanee Willison, assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Sigonella, recently returned from a Global Health Engagement (GHE) assignment supporting the 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Kenya, July 1, 2025. Willison served as a critical member of a joint medical team that provided direct medical support to U.S. and partner nation forces, exemplifying the Navy’s commitment to global medical readiness and health diplomacy (U.S. Navy photo by Lieutenant Brandi Gibson)
Kissimmee, FL
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Aug. 4, 2025) Dr. Stephen Ferrara, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, presents the Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) award for Outstanding Research Accomplishment by a Military Team to Dr. Justin Handy, principal investigator and representative of the Naval Psychological Readiness and Human Performance (NPRHP) team. This team, from Naval Submarine Medical Research Center (NSMRL), focuses on improving the holistic health of the undersea warfighter, and has received recognition for their work modernizing the Submarine Environment Fit Test (SUBFIT), which was recently implemented throughout the entire Submarine Force (SUBFOR). NSMRL, part of Navy Medicine Research & Development and based out of Groton, Connecticut, sustains the readiness and superiority of U.S. undersea warfighters through innovative health and performance research and works to lead the world in delivering science solutions to ensure undersea warrior dominance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Emily Swedlund/ released)
Kissimmee, FL
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Aug. 6, 2025) Members of the Naval Psychological Readiness and Human Performance (NPRHP) team father for a team photo during the Military Health System Research Symposium in Kissimmee, Fla. This team, from Naval Submarine Medical Research Center (NSMRL), focuses on improving the holistic health of the undersea warfighter, and has received recognition for their work modernizing the Submarine Environment Fit Test (SUBFIT), which was recently implemented throughout the entire Submarine Force (SUBFOR). NSMRL, part of Navy Medicine Research & Development and based out of Groton, Connecticut, sustains the readiness and superiority of U.S. undersea warfighters through innovative health and performance research and works to lead the world in delivering science solutions to ensure undersea warrior dominance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Emily Swedlund/ released)
Okinawa, Japan
250601-N-DO281-2816 OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 1, 2025) RADM Brown, Capt. Cooperman, and Capt. Gilliard pose with the USNHO Color Guard after the ceremony (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trey Fowler)
Okinawa, Japan
250601-N-DO281-2810 OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 1, 2025) Capt. Cooperman turns over command of USNHO. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trey Fowler)
Okinawa, Japan
250601-N-DO281-2638 OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 1, 2025) Capt. Gilliard's wife Tiffany places the command pin for Capt. Gilliard after taking command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trey Fowler)
Okinawa, Japan
250601-N-DO281-2359 OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 1, 2025) Rear Adm. Kevin Brown presides over the change of command for USNHO. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trey Fowler)
Twentynine Palms, CA
Lt. Christopher Barajas (left), Audiology Department Head at NMRTC Twentynine Palms, stands with the six Sailors who passed the Audiology Technician Course on the final day of training, July 25, 2025. The course equips corpsmen and civilian health technicians with the specialized skills and certification needed to conduct hearing screenings, interpret audiograms, and identify potential issues that could impact a service member’s readiness. With more than 12,000 active-duty personnel enrolled in the installation’s hearing conservation program, audiology plays a vital role in protecting one of the most critical senses required for operational effectiveness—hearing. From early detection of hearing loss to timely medical referrals, properly trained audio technicians help ensure warfighters remain fit for duty. By producing certified professionals who understand both the technical and clinical aspects of hearing health, the course directly supports Navy Medicine’s mission to sustain a medically ready force
Twentynine Palms, CA
Lt. Christopher Barajas (front-left-center), Audiology Department Head at NMRTC Twentynine Palms, instructs six Sailors who passed the Audiology Technician Course on the final day of training, July 25, 2025. The course equips corpsmen and civilian health technicians with the specialized skills and certification needed to conduct hearing screenings, interpret audiograms, and identify potential issues that could impact a service member’s readiness. With more than 12,000 active-duty personnel enrolled in the installation’s hearing conservation program, audiology plays a vital role in protecting one of the most critical senses required for operational effectiveness—hearing. From early detection of hearing loss to timely medical referrals, properly trained audio technicians help ensure warfighters remain fit for duty. By producing certified professionals who understand both the technical and clinical aspects of hearing health, the course directly supports Navy Medicine’s mission to sustain a medically ready force. (U.S. Navy photo by Christopher Jones, NH/NMRTC Twentynine Palms public affairs officer).
Twentynine Palms, CA
Sailors at NMRTC Twentynine Palms attend the Audiology Technician Course on the final day of training, July 25, 2025. The course equips corpsmen and civilian health technicians with the specialized skills and certification needed to conduct hearing screenings, interpret audiograms, and identify potential issues that could impact a service member’s readiness. With more than 12,000 active-duty personnel enrolled in the installation’s hearing conservation program, audiology plays a vital role in protecting one of the most critical senses required for operational effectiveness—hearing. From early detection of hearing loss to timely medical referrals, properly trained audio technicians help ensure warfighters remain fit for duty. By producing certified professionals who understand both the technical and clinical aspects of hearing health, the course directly supports Navy Medicine’s mission to sustain a medically ready force. (U.S. Navy photo by Christopher Jones, NH/NMRTC Twentynine Palms public affairs officer).
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