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YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 1, 2025) — Cmdr. Mary Piliwale, associate director for public health, and Lt. Cmdr. Asa Schaefer, chief information officer at United States Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Yokosuka, won the Other Process Improvement category in the 2025 Naval Medical Forces Pacific Continuous Process Improvement Project Competition. Piliwale, of Kapolei, Hawaii, and Schaefer, of Decatur, Illinois, were recognized for their project, “Increase Mass Vaccination Efficiency and Documentation Compliance,” which addressed inefficiencies in NMRTC Yokosuka’s manual mass vaccination process. Their improvements reduced patient wait times and improved post-vaccination documentation compliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Daniel Taylor/USNMRTC Yokosuka Public Affairs)

Camp Lejeune, NC

U.S. Navy Corpsman Mason Webb, a field medical service technician with 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Lapine, Oregon, was selected as the 2nd MLG Warrior of the Week at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 30, 2025. Webb’s command selected him as warrior of the week for his work ethic, high standard of patient care, and his constant hunger to learn more. Each week, 2nd MLG recognizes one outstanding Marine or Sailor that goes above and beyond in their duties and embodies the qualities of an outstanding service member. (Courtesy Photo sent from HN Mason Webb)

Cherry Point, NC

Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to Hospital Corpsman Second Class Salma Moore on Monday, June 30, 2025. From July 2022 to July 2025, Moore served as the Leading Petty Officer for the Patient Administration Department. During her time here, she led 21 personnel in the processing of over 2,000 electronic health record uploads and the maintenance and security of over 6,000 patient records. Moore received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal in recognition of her service to the MCAS Cherry Point community.

Patuxent River, MD

Captain Ken D. Radford departs the Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River change of command ceremony June 27, 2025. Captain Jeremy J. Hawker relinquished command to Radford as the ceremony marks the transition of leadership for the command which encompasses NMRTC Patuxent River, Navy Medicine and Readiness Training Unit (NMRTU) Dahlgren, NMRTC Detachment Indian Head, and NMRTC Detachment Joint Base Andrews. These locations provide essential medical support to over 90 tenant commands across the region. The Commanding Officer of NMRTC Patuxent River also serves as the Director for Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River and its branch clinics.

Patuxent River, MD

Captain Teresita Alston, Executive Officer, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River oversees the change of command ceremony on June 27, 2025, as Captain Jeremy J. Hawker, NC, USN, relinquished command to Captain Kennett “Ken” D. Radford, NC, USN. The ceremony marked the transition of leadership for the command which encompasses NMRTC Patuxent River, Navy Medicine and Readiness Training Unit (NMRTU) Dahlgren, NMRTC Detachment Indian Head, and NMRTC Detachment Joint Base Andrews. These locations provide essential medical support to over 90 tenant commands across the region. The Commanding Officer of NMRTC Patuxent River also serves as the Director for Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River and its branch clinics.

Patuxent River, MD

Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River held a change of command ceremony June 27, 2025, as Captain Jeremy J. Hawker relinquished command to Captain Ken D. Radford. The ceremony marked the transition of leadership for the command which encompasses NMRTC Patuxent River, Navy Medicine and Readiness Training Unit (NMRTU) Dahlgren, NMRTC Detachment Indian Head, and NMRTC Detachment Joint Base Andrews. The United States Marine Corps Air Detachment Color Guard from Patuxent River paraded the colors along with a captivating performance of the National Anthem by Miss Avery Horle during the change of command.

Patuxent River, MD

Read Admiral Robert J. Hawkins addresses the attendees at the Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Patuxent River Change of Command on June 27, 2025, as Captain Jeremy J. Hawker, relinquished command to Captain Kennett “Ken” D. Radford. The ceremony marked the transition of leadership for the command which encompasses NMRTC Patuxent River, Navy Medicine and Readiness Training Unit (NMRTU) Dahlgren, NMRTC Detachment Indian Head, and NMRTC Detachment Joint Base Andrews. These locations provide essential medical support to over 90 tenant commands across the region. The Commanding Officer of NMRTC Patuxent River also serves as the Director for Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River and its branch clinics.

Patuxent River, MD

Rear Admiral Robert J. Hawkins, Commander of Naval Medical Forces Atlantic and Director, Defense Health Network (DHN) Atlantic in Portsmouth, Virginia, held authority over the change of command at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Patuxent River. Hawkins presents Captain Jeremy J. Hawker with the Legion of Merit Award in recognition of Hawker's exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.

Patuxent River, MD

Captain Ken Radford is pictured reading his orders as he positions to take command at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River. NMRTC Patuxent River's change of command ceremony took place on June 27, 2025, as Captain Jeremy Hawker relinquished command to Radford. The ceremony marked the transition of leadership for the command which encompasses NMRTC Patuxent River, Navy Medicine and Readiness Training Unit (NMRTU) Dahlgren, NMRTC Detachment Indian Head, and NMRTC Detachment Joint Base Andrews. These locations provide essential medical support to over 90 tenant commands across the region. The Commanding Officer of NMRTC Patuxent River also serves as the Director for Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River and its branch clinics.

Patuxent River, MD

Captain Ken D. Radford and Captain Jeremy J. Hawker exchange the transfer of command salutes as Hawker relinquishes command and retires after 30 years of service in the United States Navy. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River. NMRTC Patuxent River's change of command ceremony took place on June 27, 2025. The ceremony marked the transition of leadership for the command which encompasses NMRTC Patuxent River, Navy Medicine and Readiness Training Unit (NMRTU) Dahlgren, NMRTC Detachment Indian Head, and NMRTC Detachment Joint Base Andrews. These locations provide essential medical support to over 90 tenant commands across the region. The Commanding Officer of NMRTC Patuxent River also serves as the Director for Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River and its branch clinics.

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba

250519-N-LY941-1025 GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (July 1, 2025) - Hospital Corpsman Alondrea McNeill, a native of Dallas, Texas, joined the Navy one and a half years ago and currently serves at U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. McNeill was named March Motivator of the Month while assigned to U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command, Guantanamo Bay, March 27, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Emily McCamy)

Twentynine Palms, CA

Sailors and staff at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms participate in an interactive obstacle course while wearing impairment goggles during the 101 Days of Summer Safety Fair, held June 12, 2025, in Twentynine Palms, Calif. The annual event promotes seasonal safety awareness and injury prevention through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and educational outreach (U.S. Navy photo by Christopher C. Jones, NHTP/NMRTC Twentynine Palms public affairs officer).

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