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250711-O-SI336-1123 Naval Medical Readiness Training Unit (NMRTU) Dahlgren and Naval Medical Readiness Training Center (NMRTC) Detachment Indian Head held a change of charge ceremony on Friday, July 11, 2025. Capt. Ken Radford (pictured left), commanding officer of NMRTC Patuxent River, presided over the traditional event. Lt. Cmdr. Kristoffer Reyes (pictured right) is departing after a successful period of leadership. NMRTC Patuxent River serves as the parent command for Navy Medical Readiness Training Unit (NMRTU) Dahlgren and Naval Medical Readiness Training Center (NMRTC) Detachment Indian Head. Cmdr. Jennifer Williams assumed responsibility as the officer in charge of both locations. Photo Credit: TSgt. William A. Whetstone
Jessica Hernandez, Physical Evaluation Board Liaison (PEBLO) at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Twentynine Palms, stands in front of a portrait of Medal of Honor recipient Robert E. Bush, the namesake of the hospital where she supports active-duty service members daily. In May, Hernandez was honored with the 2025 Department of the Navy Disability Evaluation System (DON DES) “All Star” Award for her exceptional contributions to medical readiness and disability case management. Her efforts led to a 50% improvement in data accuracy, streamlined medical evaluation board processing, and improved outcomes for more than 12,000 service members across three geographically dispersed units — all while serving as the sole PEBLO (U.S. Navy photo by Christopher C. Jones, NHTP/NMRTC Twentynine Palms public affairs officer).
Jessica Hernandez, Physical Evaluation Board Liaison (PEBLO) at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Twentynine Palms, stands in front of Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital, where she was recognized for her outstanding contributions to medical readiness and disability case management. In May, Hernandez received the 2025 Department of the Navy Disability Evaluation System (DON DES) “All Star” Award for leading efforts that improved data accuracy by 50%, streamlined medical evaluation board processing, and enhanced outcomes for more than 12,000 service members across three geographically dispersed units — all while serving as the sole PEBLO (U.S. Navy photo by Christopher C. Jones, NHTP/NMRTC Twentynine Palms public affairs officer).
Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Pendleton Commander Capt. Virginia Damin (right) returns the salute from Capt. Michael Barry, NMRTC executive officer, during the NMTC Camp Pendleton change of command ceremony held July 11, 2025, in the Medal of Honor Promenade of Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. During the ceremony, Damin relieved Capt. Jenny Burkett as the NMRTC commander and director of NHCP. For 250 years, Navy Medicine – represented by more than 44,000 highly-trained military and civilian healthcare professionals – has delivered quality healthcare and enduring expeditionary medical support to the warfighter on, below, and above the sea, and ashore.
Ensign Grace Joan Reveles sings the National Anthem during the Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Pendleton change of command ceremony held July 11, 2025, in the Medal of Honor Promenade of Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. During the ceremony, Capt. Jenny Burkett was relieved by Capt. Virginia Damin as the commander of NMRTC Camp Pendleton and director of NHCP. For 250 years, Navy Medicine – represented by more than 44,000 highly-trained military and civilian healthcare professionals – has delivered quality healthcare and enduring expeditionary medical support to the warfighter on, below, and above the sea, and ashore.
Naval Medical Forces Pacific Commander Rear Adm. Guido Valdes provides remarks during the Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Pendleton change of command ceremony held July 11, 2025, in the Medal of Honor Promenade of Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. During the ceremony, Capt. Jenny Burkett was relieved by Capt. Virginia Damin as the commander of NMRTC Camp Pendleton and director of NHCP. For 250 years, Navy Medicine – represented by more than 44,000 highly-trained military and civilian healthcare professionals – has delivered quality healthcare and enduring expeditionary medical support to the warfighter on, below, and above the sea, and ashore.
Outgoing Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Pendleton Commander Capt. Jenny Burkett (left) salutes incoming NMRTC Camp Pendleton Commander Capt. Virginia Damin (right) during the change of command ceremony held July 11, 2025, in the Medal Honor Promenade of Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. Naval Medical Forces Pacific Commander Rear Adm. Guido Valdes presided over the event and served as the reviewing officer ensuring the formal transfer of authority and responsibility for the command. Burkett will transfer to the Office of the Deputy Navy Surgeon General in Falls Church, Va., and Damin comes to NMRTC Camp Pendleton from her previous position as the executive officer of NMRTC Guam and deputy director of Naval Hospital Guam. For 250 years, Navy Medicine – represented by more than 44,000 highly-trained military and civilian healthcare professionals – has delivered quality healthcare and enduring expeditionary medical support to the warfighter on, below, and above the sea, and ashore.
Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Pendleton Commander Capt. Virginia Damin provides remarks during the NMTC Camp Pendleton change of command ceremony held July 11, 2025, in the Medal of Honor Promenade of Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. During the ceremony, Damin relieved Capt. Jenny Burkett as the NMRTC commander and director of NHCP. For 250 years, Navy Medicine – represented by more than 44,000 highly-trained military and civilian healthcare professionals – has delivered quality healthcare and enduring expeditionary medical support to the warfighter on, below, and above the sea, and ashore.
Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Pendleton Commander Capt. Jenny Burkett provides remarks during the NMTC Camp Pendleton change of command ceremony held July 11, 2025, in the Medal of Honor Promenade of Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. During the ceremony, Burkett was relieved by Capt. Virginia Damin as the NMRTC commander and director of NHCP. For 250 years, Navy Medicine – represented by more than 44,000 highly-trained military and civilian healthcare professionals – has delivered quality healthcare and enduring expeditionary medical support to the warfighter on, below, and above the sea, and ashore.
Naval Medical Forces Pacific Commander Rear Adm. Guido Valdes presents outgoing Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Pendleton Commander Capt. Jenny Burkett with the Legion of Merit medal during the NMTC Camp Pendleton change of command ceremony held July 11, 2025, in the Medal of Honor Promenade of Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. Burkett was relieved by Capt. Virginia Damin as the NMRTC commander and director of NHCP. For 250 years, Navy Medicine – represented by more than 44,000 highly-trained military and civilian healthcare professionals – has delivered quality healthcare and enduring expeditionary medical support to the warfighter on, below, and above the sea, and ashore.
250709-N-BP862-1140 MANTA, Ecuador (July 9, 2025) Hospitalman Christopher Olheiser and Logistics Specialist 3rd class Daniel Clerge, both assigned to the Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), load medical supplies onto Comfort in Manta, Ecuador during Continuing Promise 2025, July 9, 2025. Continuing Promise 2025 is the 16th iteration of the U.S. 4th Fleet/U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command-led mission since 2007, which aims to foster goodwill, strengthen existing partnerships with partner nations, and form new partnerships between host nations, non-federal entities, and international organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Boatright)
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Robert McGill, a dental technician with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of Heidelberg, Mississippi, speaks to a patient during a checkup at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 1, 2025. McGills Command selected him as Warrior of the Week For his unwavering commitment to mission readiness and excellence in patient care throughout 2nd MLG. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Brady V. Hathaway)

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