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Ft. Hunter Liggett, CA

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Sylvia Peralez conductas a dental check-up on Utilitiesman 2nd Class Joane Duran during a field trainign exercise at Ft. Hunter Liggett on October 29th, 2024. NMCB 4 is implementing a robust construction skill training plan to prepare for a dynamic mission set throughout the Indo-Pacific in support of Combatant Commander strategic objectives. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Dakota Rayburn) Share

Camp Pendleton, CA

U.S. Navy Corpsman with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group triage a patient during a notional casualty scenario, part of a certification exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 23, 2024. The certification exercise is being conducted to demonstrate the ability to establish Role 2 capabilities through scenario-based training, which include strategies of effective Prolonged Casualty Care in austere environments that support warfighting efforts and increasing readiness as a forward deployable medical asset within I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Casandra Marrero) Share

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

241021-N-CT713-1084 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 21, 2024) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Vlad Teodore, a native of Grayson, Georgia, right, prepares Yeoman Seaman Ava Gray, a native of Colorado Springs, Colorado, for a dental procedure aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Vinson is currently pierside in its homeport of San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Amber Rivette) Share

USS WASP (LHD 1)

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 07, 2024) Hospital Corpsmen Chief Arland Yancey, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), sit in on meeting in ship’s medical, Aug. 07, 2024. Wasp is conducting operations in 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). The WSP ARG-24th MEU (SOC) is on a scheduled deployment to the NAVEUR-NAVAF area of operations, supporting 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 Seaman Apprentice Soren V.P. Quinata Share

Williamsburg, VA

Seaman Bryan Rodriguez-Vecchioly, a Sailor from Ponce, Puerto Rico, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command (NMRLC), Williamsburg, Virginia. Share

San Diego, CA

Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander of Naval Medical Forces Pacific, thanks the medical Command Post Exercise participants for their hard work and dedication following a successful completion of the exercise, Nov. 1. The CPX tested essential skills in medical command and control, patient movement, and logistical support, strengthening Navy Medicine’s expeditionary readiness. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance. Share

San Diego, CA

Naval Medical Forces Pacific’s medical Command Post Exercise (CPX) team members gather at the Naval Medical Forces Pacific headquarters following a successful three-day exercise held at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Nov. 1. The exercise, a part of Keen Sword 25, aimed to enhance readiness and coordination for Health Service Support (HHS) in contested environments as part of Keen Sword 25. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance. Share

San Diego, CA

Medical Command Post Exercise (CPX) team members from the Naval Medical Forces Pacific, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) San Diego, NMRTC Yokosuka, NMRTC Guam, NMRTC Camp Pendleton, and elements of Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) 150-Alpha listen to a CPX update briefing, Oct. 31. The three-day exercise held at Naval Medical Center San Diego, a component of Keen Sword 25, brought together personnel from multiple commands to ensure coordinated Health Service Support (HHS) for operations in the Indo-Pacific region. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance. Share

San Diego, CA

Chief Hospital Corpsman Anthony Abilez, the medical Command Post Exercise (CPX) battle watch chief from Naval Medical Forces Pacific, takes notes and enters data while Cmdr. Noah Apusen, deputy director of NMFP’s Maritime Operations Center, observes during a CPX briefing at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Oct. 31. The three-day CPX, a part of Keen Sword 25, was designed to help sharpen Navy Medicine’s capabilities in command and control, patient movement, and medical logistics. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance. Share

San Diego, CA

Lt. Jasen Koerner, the medical Command Post Exercise (CPX) current operations officer from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Yokosuka, briefs the CPX team on mission updates and objectives, Oct 31. The three-day exercise, part of Keen Sword 25, focuses on ensuring readiness for Health Service Support (HHS) functions across the Indo-Pacific Region. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance. Share

San Diego, CA

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 29, 2024) – Capt. Marcy Morlock, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) San Diego and Naval Medical Center San Diego’s (NMCSD) executive officer, speaks to the leadership team during an executive planning conference at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar Officer’s Club. NMCSD’s mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high quality healthcare services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training and research. NMCSD employs more than 5,000 active duty military personnel, civilians and contractors in Southern California to provide patients with world-class care anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Mitchell) Share

San Diego, CA

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 29, 2024) – Command Master Chief Adolfo Gonzalez, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) San Diego and Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) senior enlisted leader, speaks to the command’s leadership team during an executive planning conference at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar Officer’s Club. NMCSD’s mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high quality healthcare services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training and research. NMCSD employs more than 5,000 active duty military personnel, civilians and contractors in Southern California to provide patients with world-class care anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James R. Mitchell) Share