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Bremerton, WA
UVA Triad of Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton… Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Rose Ann Lumoljo [middle] is flanked by Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Maritza Reaves [left] and HM1 Joshua Vidito at Naval Base Kitsap SAPR [Sexual Assault Prevention Response] Unit Victim Advocate Appreciation Ceremony, held April 30, 2026. Lumoljo was unanimously selected from among 135 SAPR UVAs for the SAPR Uniformed Victim Advocate of the Year Award, “in recognition of her leadership, meaningful impact on victims’ lives, and eight years of compassionate service and dedication to the program (Official Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Benedict, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs).
Patuxent River, MD
Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Christensen (second from right), Director for Administration (DFA) at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River, leads an active discussion on the day's operations with the command's administrative leadership team. Also pictured (from left to right) are Lt. Brandon Le, the command's Administrative Officer and Navy Manpower Officer; Chief Hospital Corpsman Amanda Ellis; Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Amity Montoya; and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ciara Barnes. The Medical Service Corps (MSC) Healthcare Administration team serves as the backbone of medical readiness, managing the complex operations, manpower, and logistics required to drive the operational and administrative engine of the command.
Patuxent River, MD
Lt. Cmdr. Hadley Sulpizio, an Aerospace Operational Physiologist, stands inside the Navy Aviation Survival Training Center (ASTC) Patuxent River as U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen participate in an on-site training day. Representing the Research and Applied Sciences pillar of the Navy Medical Service Corps, Sulpizio directs CNO-mandated, high-risk survival and physiological training for over 2,500 joint warfighters annually, ensuring future naval officers and test aircrews are prepared to operate safely in extreme environments.
Patuxent River, MD
U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen participate in water survival training under the guidance of Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) 1st Class Nicolai Villones at the Navy Aviation Survival Training Center (ASTC) Patuxent River. Supported by the expertise of Medical Service Corps (MSC) aerospace physiologists like Lt. Cmdr. Hadley Sulpizio, the ASTC's specialized team of survival instructors and medical staff ensures strict safety protocols are maintained during rigorous evolutions like underwater egress and parachute drags. ASTC Patuxent River provides CNO-mandated survival and physiological training for over 2,500 joint warfighters annually, ensuring future naval officers and test aircrews are prepared to operate safely in extreme environments.
Patuxent River, MD
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Juliette Ruff, a Naval Aerospace/Operational Physiologist and Aeromedical Safety Officer for Naval Test Wing Atlantic, monitors an evaluation session as Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) 1st Class David Gilbert, assigned to Scientific Development Squadron ONE (VXS-1) "Warlocks," is assessed for custom hearing protection. The scanning effort is part of an initiative to outfit aircrew and aircraft maintainers with custom-fit hearing protection by mapping individual ear canals and external ears to move beyond standard-issue solutions. Hearing protection will include solid shell ear protection as an alternative to foam plugs, or devices that integrate with Communication Hearing Protection Devices (CHPD) for use with aircraft communication systems and aviation helmets. As the Aeromedical Safety Officer, Lt. Cmdr. Ruff oversees human systems integration and aeromedical support across five developmental test squadrons to enhance risk management and mishap prevention for the Fleet.
Patuxent River, MD
Lt. Natalie Grose, a Physician Assistant at Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River, is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal by Cmdr. Daniel Maine, Officer in Charge of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Four (VQ-4). Grose received the award for her exceptional leadership as the primary competent medical authority, leading a complete overhaul of the command’s Personnel Reliability Program (PRP). The PRP is a critical safeguard for the nation's strategic nuclear deterrence posture, and Grose's work ensured the VQ-4 "Shadows" had uncompromising medical support
Patuxent River, MD
Capt. Kristin Hodapp, Deputy Chief of the Navy Medical Service Corps (MSC), engages with MSC officers and hospital corpsmen during a "State of the Medical Service Corps" question and answer session held at Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River. The visit brought together MSC professionals from both the clinic and tenant commands across the installation, highlighting the unique concentration of administrative, clinical, and research expertise supporting the fleet
Patuxent River, MD
Lt. Kionna Myles, the Navy Medical Service Corps (MSC) Chief Liaison, speaks with hospital corpsmen during an enlisted-to-officer commissioning brief at Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River. The brief, held in conjunction with a command visit by the Deputy Chief of the Medical Service Corps, offered Sailors a detailed roadmap for advancing their careers and transitioning into the officer ranks within the MSC's Healthcare Administration, Clinical Care, and Research and Applied Sciences pillars.
Patuxent River, MD
Capt. Kristin Hodapp (front row, center), Deputy Chief of the Navy Medical Service Corps (MSC), and Capt. Bryan Pyle (front row, far right), MSC Policy and Practice, pose for a group photo with MSC officers stationed across Naval Air Station Patuxent River following a "State of the Corps" address. The officers represent all three pillars of the MSC—Healthcare Administration, Clinical Care, and Research and Applied Sciences. Pictured front row, left to right: Lt. Brittany Neilson, Lt. j.g. Alisha Deschenes, Lt. Brandon Le, Lt. Natalie Grose, Lt. Matthew Sierra, Lt. Kayleigh Gutierrez, Hodapp, Cmdr. Adam Preston, and Pyle. Back row, left to right: Lt. Cmdr. Jarrett Moore, Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Christensen, Lt. Cole Engstrom, Lt. Arbi Aghali, Lt. Madeline Smith, Lt. Cmdr. Juliette Ruff, Lt. Cmdr. Danielle Whitacre, Lt. Cmdr. Kyle Shepard, Lt. Cmdr. Hadley Sulpizio, and Lt. Chase Cribbs
Pensacola, FL
260213-N-AT886-1073 PENSACOLA, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2026) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Blake Molinaro, assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Pensacola, is presented a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal by Capt. Frank Axelsen, commander of NMRTC Pensacola at Naval Hospital Pensacola, Feb. 13, 2026. Molinaro's decisive, off-duty actions demonstrated the critical real-world application of his Navy training. When faced with a high-stress crisis involving a special needs child, he expertly applied his behavioral health skills to de-escalate the situation and ensure the child's safety. His courage and initiative reflect the highest standards of personal readiness and professionalism inherent in the naval service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jon Jezreel Andres)
Okinawa, Japan
U.S. Marines take cover and advance through a cemetery during combat operations on Okinawa, Japan, in 1945. Fighting during the Battle of Okinawa often took place in difficult terrain, including villages and burial sites, as American forces pushed south against entrenched enemy defenses. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)
Okinawa, Japan
President Harry S. Truman congratulates Hospital Apprentice First Class Robert E. Bush after presenting him the Medal of Honor during a ceremony in 1945. Bush, a U.S. Navy hospital corpsman, was recognized for his actions while providing aid to wounded Marines under fire during the Battle of Okinawa. (U.S. Navy photo)
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