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Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander of Naval Medical Forces Pacific and director of Defense Health Network Pacific Rim, speaks at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division’s 2024 Hispanic Heritage Observance, sharing how his Hispanic heritage shaped his Naval career and leadership in Navy Medicine, Sep. 10. “When offered an opportunity, take it; put in the effort, make it; when you reap the rewards, share it,” Valdes said, emphasizing the importance of investing in people who demonstrate hard work, perseverance, and a willingness to seize opportunities. (Navy photo by Arsenio R. Cortez Jr.)