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U.S. Navy Sailors prepare blood and medication in the pharmacy of the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during the capstone mass casualty drill as part of Mercy Exercise 25-1, Dec. 10, 2024. MERCEX 25-1 is a week long, pier side evolution that highlights integration and training between reduced and full operating status Sailors. When called upon, Mercy can steam to assist anywhere to provide relief as a symbol of Navy Medicine’s abilities around the world, and must be in a five-day activation status in order to support missions over the horizon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel) Share

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U.S. Navy Master at Arms First Class Johnathan Lewis checks a simulated patient for weapons before transporting to the casualty receiving area of the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during the capstone mass casualty drill as part of Mercy Exercise 25-1, Dec. 10, 2024. MERCEX 25-1 is a week long, pier side evolution that highlights integration and training between reduced and full operating status Sailors. When called upon, Mercy can steam to assist anywhere to provide relief as a symbol of Navy Medicine’s abilities around the world, and must be in a five-day activation status in order to support missions over the horizon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel) Share

San Diego, CA

U.S. Navy Sailors treat a simulated patient in the casualty receiving area of the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during the capstone mass casualty drill as part of Mercy Exercise 25-1, Dec. 10, 2024. MERCEX 25-1 is a week long, pier side evolution that highlights integration and training between reduced and full operating status Sailors. When called upon, Mercy can steam to assist anywhere to provide relief as a symbol of Navy Medicine’s abilities around the world, and must be in a five-day activation status in order to support missions over the horizon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel) Share

San Diego, CA

Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, and Command Master Chief Jerry Cantorna, gather with Sailors from Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) 150-Bravo during a recognition ceremony at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Dec. 11. The Sailors were presented with challenge coins and Flag Letters of Commendation (FLOC) for exemplary performance highlighting Navy Medicine’s readiness and expeditionary medical capabilities during Exercise Keen Sword 25 held at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Share

San Diego, CA

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Joevanneoliver Ledres is recognized with a Flag Letter of Commendation from Rear Adm. Guido Valdes for collaborating with the operating room team at the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) Naha hospital during Exercise Keen Sword 25. His efforts highlighted the critical contributions of the enlisted community and strengthened U.S.-Japan interoperability and partnerships. Share

San Diego, CA

Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, presents a Flag Letter of Commendation to Hospitalman Apprentice Trinity Berlin for developing a bilingual patient tracking process, demonstrating interoperability while strengthening U.S.-Japan bilateral relations during Exercise Keen Sword 25. Share

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Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, presents a challenge coin to Lt. j.g. David Morris for his outstanding efforts in coordinating the setup, sustainment, and deconstruction of the Expeditionary Medical Facility. Morris’ work showcased EMF 150-Bravo’s medical force generation capabilities and adaptability to austere conditions during Exercise Keen Sword 25. Share

San Diego, CA

Lt. Krista MacMurray receives a challenge coin from Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, for her pivotal contributions to the smooth operations of the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) 150-Bravo’s casualty receiving area and the successful integration of Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) medical assets, enhancing bilateral interoperability during Exercise Keen Sword 25. Share

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Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, recognizes Lt. Christine Cooper with a challenge coin for her leadership in establishing the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) 150-Bravo’s casualty receiving area’s operations and integrating Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) medical assets, demonstrating exceptional collaboration and operational efficiency during Exercise Keen Sword 25. Share

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Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, presents a challenge coin to Lt. Chelaya Bartlett for spearheading planning and training efforts before and throughout Exercise Keen Sword 25. Bartlett also managed travel arrangements for all 62 Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) 150-Bravo personnel, ensuring mission readiness and seamless execution. Share

USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76)

U.S. Army Sgt. Jaliah Rudolph, center left, from Montgomery, Alabama, and Spc. Michael Kiarie, center, from Nairobi, Kenya, assigned to 62nd Medical Brigade, stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, and Sailors attend a debriefing in the main battle dressing station after a joint Tactical Combat Casualty Care training between Soldiers and Sailors in the machine shop onboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations, Dec. 5, 2024. Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Stanton) Share

USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76)

U.S. Army Sgt. Jaliah Rudolph, back left, from Montgomery, Alabama, assigned to 62nd Medical Brigade, stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, assists Sailors in transporting a simulated casualty during a joint Tactical Combat Casualty Care training between Soldiers and Sailors in the main battle dressing station onboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations, Dec. 5, 2024. Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Stanton) Share