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BETHESDA, Md. (Apr. 2, 2026) Rear Adm. Robert J. Hawkins, commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic and director, Defense Health Network Atlantic, is piped aboard during a combined change of command and retirement ceremony, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Apr. 2, 2026. NMRTC Bethesda’s mission is to maximize warfighter performance through optimized medical readiness tailored to operational requirements; enhance the readiness of the medical force to sustain expeditionary medical capability; and train and develop the Navy Medicine Force. (U.S. Navy photo Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Alec Kramer)
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