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San Diego, CA

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 22, 2024). Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Biddix, Perioperative Nurse Division Officer, Surgical Detachment THREE, Fleet Surgical Team NINE, Surface Medical Group Pacific, conducts a perioperative surgical screening at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Nov. 22, 2024. Share

San Diego, CA

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 22, 2024). Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Biddix, Perioperative Nurse Division Officer, Surgical Detachment THREE, Fleet Surgical Team NINE, Surface Medical Group Pacific, poses for an environmental photo at Naval Medical Center San Diego's surgical processing bay, Nov. 22, 2024. Share

San Diego, CA

SAN DIEGO -- (Dec. 2, 2024) Lt. Cmdr. Aaron Walling (L), Assistant Department Head for Pastoral Care Services at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), has earned National Board Certification from the National Association of VA Chaplains, a significant professional achievement in the field of spiritual care, Dec. 2, 2024. The certification recognizes Walling's expertise and dedication to providing comprehensive spiritual support to service members, veterans, and their families. As a board-certified chaplain, Walling joins an elite group of professionals who meet rigorous standards in pastoral care, ethics, and leadership. Presenting Walling his certificate is CAPT Elizabeth Adriano, Director of NMCSD. NMCSD’s mission is to prepare service members for deployment, deliver comprehensive health services, and advance military medicine through education, training, and research. Employing over 5,000 personnel across Southern California, NMCSD is committed to delivering world-class patient care while upholding the highest standards of healthcare excellence. Share

Pensacola, FL

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jocelyne Palacios-Martinez poses for an awards photo during her graduation from the Aviation Physiologist Technician course at the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI), Aug. 22. Students of the course now receive transferrable college credit through the Uniformed Services University and their College of Allied Health Sciences. The Navy Medicine Operational Training Command (NMOTC) is the Navy’s leader in operational medicine and trains specialty providers for aviation, surface, submarine, expeditionary, and special operations communities. With five detachments, 12 training centers, and facilities in over 60 locations across the United States, NMOTC provides high impact individual medical training for the Navy, other U.S. armed forces, and allied nations around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Russell Lindsey SW/AW) Share

Pensacola, FL

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jocelyne Palacios-Martinez sits in one of the centrifugal chair modules as part of the Aviation Physiologist Technician course at the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI), Aug. 22. Students of the course now receive transferrable college credit through the Uniformed Services University and their College of Allied Health Sciences. The Navy Medicine Operational Training Command (NMOTC) is the Navy’s leader in operational medicine and trains specialty providers for aviation, surface, submarine, expeditionary, and special operations communities. With five detachments, 12 training centers, and facilities in over 60 locations across the United States, NMOTC provides high impact individual medical training for the Navy, other U.S. armed forces, and allied nations around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Hospital Corpsman 1st Class William Frye FMF/AW) Share

Pensacola, FL

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jocelyne Palacios-Martinez poses for a photo after her graduation from the Aviation Physiologist Technician course at the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI), Aug. 22. Students of the course now receive transferrable college credit through the Uniformed Services University and their College of Allied Health Sciences. The Navy Medicine Operational Training Command (NMOTC) is the Navy’s leader in operational medicine and trains specialty providers for aviation, surface, submarine, expeditionary, and special operations communities. With five detachments, 12 training centers, and facilities in over 60 locations across the United States, NMOTC provides high impact individual medical training for the Navy, other U.S. armed forces, and allied nations around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Russell Lindsey SW/AW) Share

Pensacola, FL

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Henry Nguyen (left center) and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jocelyne Palacios-Martinez (right center) pose for a photo with instructor staff after graduating from the Aviation Physiologist Technician course at the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI), Aug. 22. Students of the course now receive transferrable college credit through the Uniformed Services University and their College of Allied Health Sciences. The Navy Medicine Operational Training Command (NMOTC) is the Navy’s leader in operational medicine and trains specialty providers for aviation, surface, submarine, expeditionary, and special operations communities. With five detachments, 12 training centers, and facilities in over 60 locations across the United States, NMOTC provides high impact individual medical training for the Navy, other U.S. armed forces, and allied nations around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Russell Lindsey SW/AW) Share

Pensacola, FL

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Henry Nguyen poses for a photo during his graduation from the Aviation Physiologist Technician course at the Naval Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI), Aug. 22. Students of the course now receive transferrable college credit through the Uniformed Services University and their College of Allied Health Sciences. The Navy Medicine Operational Training Command (NMOTC) is the Navy’s leader in operational medicine and trains specialty providers for aviation, surface, submarine, expeditionary, and special operations communities. With five detachments, 12 training centers, and facilities in over 60 locations across the United States, NMOTC provides high impact individual medical training for the Navy, other U.S. armed forces, and allied nations around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Russell Lindsey SW/AW) Share

Newport News, VA

241016-N-CI515-0096 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 16, 2024) Master-of-Arms 2nd Class Hunter Ketch (left) and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Megan Hooper, both assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), poses for a photo before conducting CPR training on the floating accommodation facility, in Newport News, Virginia Oct. 16, 2024. John C. Stennis is in Newport News Shipyard conducting Refueling and Complex Overhaul to prepare the ship for the second half of its 50-year service life. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jong Park) Share

Cherry Point, NC

Hospital Corpsman Second Class Peyton Cummins will attend Officer Candidate School in early 2025 to continue his service in the United States Navy as an officer. Cummins currently serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as Leading Petty Officer, Directorate of Public Health Services. Share

USS Wasp (LHD 1)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Nov. 3, 2024) Sailors assigned to the medical department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) pose for a group photograph on the flight deck, Nov. 3, 2024. Wasp is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of operations as the flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)- 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), in support of U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Keresea Illenye) Share

USS Wasp (LHD 1)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 5, 2024) Sailors assigned to Fleet Surgical Team 4 and Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) pose for a group photograph on the flight deck, July 5, 2024. Wasp is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of operations as the flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)- 24th MEU (SOC), in support of U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, to continue promoting regional stability and deterring aggression. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ruben Reed) Share