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Cherry Point, NC
Cmdr. Stacey Swindells, head of the Healthcare Business department, participates in a “Blessing of the Hands” ceremony held at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point on May 6.
Cherry Point, NC
Father Ignatius Madamere blesses the hands of Cmdr. Stacey Swindells during a “Blessing of the Hands” ceremony conducted Wednesday, May 6, 2026 aboard Navy Medicine Readiness & Training Command Cherry Point. Swindells serves as head of the facility’s Healthcare Business team. Led by Navy Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Bruno and Madamere, the ceremony served as an opening to National Nurses Week aboard the clinic, which runs from Wednesday, May 6 to Tuesday May 12.
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
260504-N-LY941-1001 GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - Lt. Brittaney Hughes, a native of Kansas City, Missouri, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Hughes serves as a nurse. (U.S. Navy photo by Emily McCamy)
AGANA HEIGHTS,GUAM
AGANA HEIGHTS (March 27, 2026) – U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Guam Commanding Officer Capt. Joel M. Schofer poses for a photo with Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Issachar R. Punch, March 27. Schofer recognized and meritoriously advanced Punch before the start of his change of command ceremony during which he transferred leadership to Capt. James G. Demitrack.
AGANA HEIGHTS,GUAM
AGANA HEIGHTS (March 27, 2026) – U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Guam Commanding Officer Capt. Joel M. Schofer gives remarks during his change of command ceremony March 27. The ceremony officially marked the transition of leadership to Capt. James G. Demitrack, who also became the director of U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Guam. Reflecting on his time in command, Schofer expressed his gratitude and emphasized the dedication of the USNH Guam team and their commitment to delivering high-quality care to service members and their families.
AGANA HEIGHTS,GUAM
AGANA HEIGHTS (March 27, 2026) – U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Guam Commanding Officer Capt. Joel M. Schofer poses for a photo with the Honorable Lou Leon Guerrero, Governor of Guam, during his change of command ceremony March 27. Guerrero thanked Schofer for his partnership and presented him with the Maga'håga Award to honor their collaboration together. The ceremony marked the official transition of leadership to Capt. James G. Demitrack who also became the director of U.S. Naval Hospital Guam.
AGANA HEIGHTS,GUAM
AGANA HEIGHTS (March 27, 2026) – Rear Adm. Kevin J. Brown, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, and director, Defense Health Network Pacific Rim, poses for a picture with U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Guam Commanding Officer Capt. Joel M. Schofer during a change of command ceremony March 27. The ceremony, which was presided over by Brown, marked the transition of leadership to Capt. James. G. Demitrack who will also become the director of U.S. Naval Hospital Guam.
AGANA HEIGHTS,GUAM
AGANA HEIGHTS (March 27, 2026) – U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Guam Commanding Officer Capt. Joel M. Schofer officially transitioned leadership to Capt. James G. Demitrack during a change of command ceremony, March 27. Rear Adm. Kevin J. Brown, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, and director, Defense Health Network Pacific Rim, was the presiding officer at the ceremony, which also marked the transfer of authority from Schofer as the director of U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Guam to Demitrack.
AGANA HEIGHTS,GUAM
AGANA HEIGHTS (March 27, 2026) – A Legion of Merit award and medal sit on a table during the change of command ceremony for U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Guam Commanding Officer Capt. Joel M. Schofer, March 27. The ceremony marked the transition of leadership from Schofer to Capt. James G. Demitrack who also became the director of U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Guam. The award was presented to Schofer in recognition of his accomplishments while at the helm of USNMRTC and USNH Guam and served as a fitting culmination of his distinguished 29 years of dedicated military service.
AGANA HEIGHTS,GUAM
AGANA HEIGHTS (March 27, 2026) – Command Master Chief Miguel Lugo and Sailors man the rails at the U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Guam change of command ceremony, March 27. The ceremony also marked the transfer of authority for U.S. Naval Hospital Guam.
AGANA HEIGHTS,GUAM
AGANA HEIGHTS (March 27, 2026) – U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Guam Commanding Officer Capt. Joel M. Schofer officially transitioned leadership to Capt. James G. Demitrack during a change of command ceremony, March 27. Rear Adm. Kevin J. Brown, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, and director, Defense Health Network Pacific Rim, was the presiding officer at the ceremony, which also marked the transfer of authority from Schofer as the director of U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Guam to Demitrack.
AGANA HEIGHTS,GUAM
AGANA HEIGHTS (March 27, 2026) – U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Guam Commanding Officer Capt. Joel M. Schofer officially transitioned leadership to Capt. James G. Demitrack during a change of command ceremony, March 27. Rear Adm. Kevin J. Brown, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, and director, Defense Health Network Pacific Rim, was the presiding officer at the ceremony, which also marked the transfer of authority from Schofer as the director of U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Guam to Demitrack.
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