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Okinawa, Japan

The exercise generated a lot of media interest. Local Japanese news outlets were eager to be involved in a media event that gave both Japanese and U.S. reporters and broadcasters unfettered access to the EMF leadership and subject matter experts responsible for coordinating the efforts. Share

Okinawa, Japan

The exercise generated a lot of media interest. Local Japanese news outlets were eager to be involved in a media event that gave both Japanese and U.S. reporters and broadcasters unfettered access to the EMF leadership and subject matter experts responsible for coordinating the efforts. Share

Okinawa, Japan

The EMF Bravo Triad is made up of the Commanding Officer, Capt. Ian Fowler, Executive Officer Capt. Shannan Rotruck, and Command Master Chief Shannon Bia. Share

Okinawa, Japan

An EMF is designed to be a mobile medical facility that can conduct medical operations like an actual hospital. They have operating rooms, lab capabilities, radiology, and ICUs. Share

Okinawa, Japan

EMF Bravo’s deployment for Keen Sword 2025 reinforces the commitment to operational readiness and the enduring U.S.-Japan alliance, which is crucial to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. EMF Bravo provides medical support to the warfighter. EMF Bravo ensures that U.S. forces are medically ready and can provide care in any environment, from combat casualty care to humanitarian assistance. Share

Okinawa, Japan

Navy Medicine was one of the critical lines of effort for the Keen Sword 25 Exercise. Keen Sword is the latest in a series of joint-bilateral field training exercises designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability of JSDF and U.S. forces. Share

Bremerton, WA

That’s a wrap…Ed Gerlach, physical therapist assistant with Naval Hospital Bremerton has been working in his chosen career field at Defense Health Agency military treatment facilities for 16 years, with the last decade at NHB. With October designated as National Physical Therapy Month, Gerlach helps provide a wide array of physical therapy services for eligible patients. Last year, NHB’s Physical Therapy saw over 9,200 patients. As a physical therapist assistant, Gerlach works under supervision of a physical therapist in helping patients improve their mobility and function after injury and surgery. He also assists in evaluating, instructing and treating musculoskeletal ailments and disorders, and providing specifically designed routines to help clients recover, recuperate and rehabilitate. “Being from the military community, it’s just felt like home here. I have been around the military my whole life so being able to help military families and help give back means a lot. I know the hardships that come along our lifestyle. And the best part is just how much fun it is meeting new people all the time and helping improve their quality of life,” shared Gerlach (Official Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Benedict, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs) Share

Joint Base San AntonioFort Sam Houston, TX

Capt. Lisa Gittleman, Naval Medical Forces Development Command-Reserves, addresses attendees at this year's Naval Medical Forces Development Command annual commander's conference at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 22-23, 2024. The conference brought NMFDC Region leaders together to discuss how the can leverage innovation and technology to better develop and deliver trained medical forces to the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Malcolm McClendon) Share

Joint Base San AntonioFort Sam Houston, TX

Capt. Kennett Radford, executive officer of the Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command, participates in the Naval Medical Forces Development Command’s annual commander's conference at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 22-23, 2024. The conference brought NMFDC Region leaders together to discuss how they can leverage innovation and technology to better develop and deliver trained medical forces to the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Malcolm McClendon) Share

Joint Base San AntonioFort Sam Houston, TX

Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander of the Naval Medical Forces Development Command, addresses attendees at this year's NMFDC's annual commander's conference at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 22-23, 2024. The conference brought NMFDC Region leaders together to discuss how the can leverage innovation and technology to better develop and deliver trained medical forces to the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Malcolm McClendon) Share

Joint Base San AntonioFort Sam Houston, TX

Capt. Katharine Shobe, commanding officer of the Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command, addresses attendees at this year's Naval Medical Forces Development Command annual commander's conference at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 22-23, 2024. The conference brought NMFDC Region leaders together to discuss how the can leverage innovation and technology to better develop and deliver trained medical forces to the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Malcolm McClendon) Share

Joint Base San AntonioFort Sam Houston, TX

Capt. Richard B. Lawrence, commanding officer of the Navy Medicine Training Support Command, addresses attendees at this year's Naval Medical Forces Development Command annual commander's conference at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 22-23, 2024. The conference brought NMFDC Region leaders together to discuss how the can leverage innovation and technology to better develop and deliver trained medical forces to the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Malcolm McClendon) Share