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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – FORT SAM HOUSTON – (April 2, 2026) – Biomedical engineer Andres Martinez Murillo, joined by research scientist Tarea Burton, assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio explain the characteristics of the Rugged Ozone Sterilization System Model M1 (ROSS M1) to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Guadalupe Vivar, of Vineland, N.J., a non-commission officer in charge, Preventive Dentistry Specialty Course at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence. During the month of April, NAMRU San Antonio research engineers visited with dental and veterinary science instructors to test the usability of the ROSS M1. The ROSS M1 is a portable device with the capability of sterilizing medical instruments on the battlefield or in austere environments which will help in the treatment and recovery of wounded warfighters. Navy Medicine Research & Development (NMR&D) employs highly qualified medical researchers and works alongside a wide range of research and development partners to keep abreast of best practices and advances in medical knowledge on behalf of Navy Medicine to increase warfighter lethality. NAMRU San Antonio, part of NMR&D, conducts gap-driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research in support of Navy, Marine Corps and joint U.S. warfighter health readiness and lethality while engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio/Released)