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Cherry Point, NC
A historical photo of a nurse serving aboard Naval Hospital Cherry Point between 1968 and 1979. Since it’s founding in 1968 and subsequent transition to health clinic in 2007, nurses aboard the facility have played a critical role in the readiness of Marines and Sailors serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
Guam
The U.S. Naval Hospital Guam Pharmacy team poses for a group photo to recognize their selection as the U.S. Navy Pharmacy Team of the Year for fiscal year 2025. The award was announced during a ceremony at the Joint Federal Pharmacy Seminar Nov. 1, 2025. This prestigious award recognizes the team’s outstanding contributions to operational readiness, patient care, and process improvement, solidifying their role as a cornerstone of pharmaceutical support in the Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) area of responsibility.
Guam
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Matthew R. Giunta, a pharmacy technician, inventories and restocks medications while conducting routine shelf checks at the U.S. Naval Hospital Guam pharmacy. Giunta’s efforts ensure adequate medication supply levels, preventing delays in patient care and supporting operational readiness across the command. Giunta is a member of USNH Guam's pharmacy team, which was recognized as the U.S. Navy Pharmacy Team of the Year for fiscal year 2025. The award was announced during a ceremony at the Joint Federal Pharmacy Seminar Nov. 1, 2025 and recognizes the team’s outstanding contributions to operational readiness, patient care, and process improvement, solidifying their role as a cornerstone of pharmaceutical support in the Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) area of responsibility.
Guam
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Steven R. Deguzman, a pharmacy technician, verifies patient information and processes prescriptions at one of U.S. Naval Hospital Guam's pharmacy windows. As a pharmacy technician, Deguzman screens and enters medication orders to ensure accuracy and compliance with prescription criteria, directly supporting patient safety and reliable pharmaceutical care across the command. Deguzman is a member of USNH Guam's pharmacy team, which was recognized as the U.S. Navy Pharmacy Team of the Year for fiscal year 2025. The award was announced during a ceremony at the Joint Federal Pharmacy Seminar Nov. 1, 2025 and recognizes the team’s outstanding contributions to operational readiness, patient care, and process improvement, solidifying their role as a cornerstone of pharmaceutical support in the Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) area of responsibility.
Guam
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Kyla M. Reese, a pharmacy technician, searches for patient medications in rolling storage shelves and pulls additional supplies to maintain working stock at U.S. Naval Hospital Guam’s pharmacy. Reese’s efforts support timely medication distribution, ensuring patient safety and operational readiness across the command. Reese is a member of USNH Guam's pharmacy team, which was recognized as the U.S. Navy Pharmacy Team of the Year for fiscal year 2025. The award was announced during a ceremony at the Joint Federal Pharmacy Seminar Nov. 1, 2025 and recognizes the team’s outstanding contributions to operational readiness, patient care, and process improvement, solidifying their role as a cornerstone of pharmaceutical support in the Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) area of responsibility.
Twentynine Palms, CA
Hospital Apprentice Gabriela Yamile Avecillas, assigned to the Maternal Infant Nursing Department (MIND) at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Twentynine Palms, poses for a portrait after being selected as the command’s Blue Jacket of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2026. Avecillas was recognized for her dedication to maternal and newborn care, patient support, and commitment to operational readiness. (Courtesy photo)
JACKSONVILLE, FL
260506-N-ME175-1001 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 6, 2026) Naval Hospital Jacksonville Wellness Center Nurse Educator Misty Carman works with a patient using a Tanita, which is a bioimpedance scale. The Wellness Center, located in building 867, offers tobacco cessation, weight management, health fitness and nutrition counseling. (U.S. Navy photo by Julie M. Lucas)
Cherry Point, NC
Father Ignatius Madamere blesses the hands of Cmdr. Stacey Swindells during the “Blessing of the Hands” ceremony at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point.
Cherry Point, NC
Nurses from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point gather in the facility’s atrium for a “Blessing of the Hands” ceremony, May 6. Led by Navy Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Bruno and Catholic Priest Father Ignatius Madamere, the ceremony marked the beginning of National Nurses Week, which is observed from May 6-12.
Cherry Point, NC
Tawanda Ford, a nurse with the Occupational Medicine department, speaks with Father Ignatius Madamere during the “Blessing of the Hands” ceremony at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point.
Cherry Point, NC
Kim Baker, a member of the Healthcare Business team, receives a blessing from Father Ignatius Madamere during a ceremony recognizing National Nurses Week.
Cherry Point, NC
Allison Ellingsworth of the Marine Centered Medical Homeport team receives a blessing from Father Ignatius Madamere. The ceremony honored the spiritual and dedicated nature of the nursing profession.
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