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NORWICH, Conn. (May 2, 2025) Dr. John Florian, Warfighter Health and Protection Department Head at Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL), presents on his career path during the Kelly STEAM [Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math] Magnet Middle School career day. Volunteers engaged with sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students, speaking on the impacts that Navy Medicine has on force health and readiness. Community events such as career days expose students to career paths they otherwise may not know about, sparking interest in medicine and STEM careers. NSMRL, part of Navy Medicine Research & Development and based out of Groton, Connecticut, sustains the readiness and superiority of U.S. undersea warfighters through innovative health and performance research and works to lead the world in delivering science solutions to ensure undersea warrior dominance. For 250 years, Navy Medicine, represented by more than 44,000 highly-trained military and civilian healthcare professionals, has delivered quality healthcare and enduring expeditionary medical support to the warfighter on, below, and above the sea and ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Emily Swedlund/released)