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Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Willow Roque, left, security non-commissioned officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Chantise Robinson, renders the first salute during a commissioning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 6, 2024. After serving 16 years, the New Orleans, Louisiana native commissioning from an enlisted Marine to a Navy officer signifies a unique bridge between two branches, combining seasoned leadership experience with a new opportunity to serve and lead in a broader capacity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hailey Riddle-Chan) Share

Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii

U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Chantise Robinson gives remarks following a commissioning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 6, 2024. After serving 16 years, the New Orleans, Louisiana native commissioning from an enlisted Marine to a Navy officer signifies a unique bridge between two branches, combining seasoned leadership experience with a new opportunity to serve and lead in a broader capacity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hailey Riddle-Chan) Share

Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Willow Roque, left, security non-commissioned officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Chantise Robinson, renders the first salute during a commissioning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 6, 2024. After serving 16 years, the New Orleans, Louisiana native commissioning from an enlisted Marine to a Navy officer signifies a unique bridge between two branches, combining seasoned leadership experience with a new opportunity to serve and lead in a broader capacity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hailey Riddle-Chan) Share

Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii

U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Chantise Robinson poses for a photo in front of the Iwo Jima Memorial following a commissioning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 6, 2024. After serving 16 years, the New Orleans, Louisiana native commissioning from an enlisted Marine to a Navy officer signifies a unique bridge between two branches, combining seasoned leadership experience with a new opportunity to serve and lead in a broader capacity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hailey Riddle-Chan) Share

Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Willow Roque, left, security non-commissioned officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Chantise Robinson, exchange a silver dollar as tradition to pay for the first salute during a commissioning ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 6, 2024. After serving 16 years, the New Orleans, Louisiana native commissioning from an enlisted Marine to a Navy officer signifies a unique bridge between two branches, combining seasoned leadership experience with a new opportunity to serve and lead in a broader capacity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hailey Riddle-Chan) Share

Okinawa, Japan

OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 10, 2024) – Lt. Cmdr. Stephen Sears gives a tour to Capt. Kathleen Cooperman, commanding officer, U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Okinawa, center, and Capt. James Demitrack, executive officer, NMRTC Okinawa, of the remodeled branch clinics on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Dec. 10, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trey Fowler) Share

Okinawa, Japan

OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 10, 2024) – Capt. Kathleen Cooperman, commanding officer, U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Okinawa, right, speaks with Sailors during a tour of the remodeled branch clinics on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Dec. 10, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trey Fowler) Share

Okinawa, Japan

OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 10, 2024) – Capt. Kathleen Cooperman, commanding officer, U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Okinawa, right, speaks with Cmdr. Candice Kline during a tour of the remodeled branch clinics on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Dec. 10, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trey Fowler) Share

Okinawa, Japan

OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 10, 2024) – Leadership from U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Okinawa and Marine Corps Air Station Futenma cut a ribbon opening the remodeled branch clinics on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Dec. 10, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trey Fowler) Share

Okinawa, Japan

OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 10, 2024) – Col. William Pacatte, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, speaks at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the remodel of the branch clinics on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Dec. 10, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trey Fowler) Share

Okinawa, Japan

241210-N-DO281-1052 OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 10, 2024) – Capt. Kathleen Cooperman, commanding officer, U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Okinawa, speaks at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the remodel of the branch clinics on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Dec. 10, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Trey Fowler) Share

San Diego, CA

SAN DIEGO (Dec. 11, 2024) – Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) marked another triumphant chapter in medical education and readiness as Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) students celebrated their residency match results during Match Day 2024, Dec. 11, 2024. In this photo students pose for with their notification letters (from left to right): 2nd Lt. Bailey Schieve – ENT Surgery, Tripler Ensign Ngun "Mimi" Chin – ENT Surgery, Civilian/FTOS 2nd Lt. Jackson Watkins – Internal Medicine, Tripler Ensign Marina Weinberger – Neurology, NCC/Walter Reed 2nd Lt. William Brooks – Family Medicine, NCC/Belvoir 2nd Lt. Karly Steffens – General Surgery, Wright-Patterson 2nd Lt. Suzanna Del Rio – Radiology, Tripler 2nd Lt. John-Paulo Torre – Internal Medicine, NCC/Walter Reed 2nd Lt. Joseph Rhee – Emergency Medicine, Jackson Memorial The mission of NMCSD is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high-quality health care 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. Anchored in Excellence, Committed to Health! Share