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KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Aug. 4, 2025) Dr. Stephen Ferrara, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, presents the Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) award for Outstanding Research Accomplishment by a Military Team to Dr. Justin Handy, principal investigator and representative of the Naval Psychological Readiness and Human Performance (NPRHP) team. This team, from Naval Submarine Medical Research Center (NSMRL), focuses on improving the holistic health of the undersea warfighter, and has received recognition for their work modernizing the Submarine Environment Fit Test (SUBFIT), which was recently implemented throughout the entire Submarine Force (SUBFOR). 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. (U.S. Navy Photo by Emily Swedlund/ released)
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