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260213-N-AT886-1073 PENSACOLA, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2026) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Blake Molinaro, assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Pensacola, is presented a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal by Capt. Frank Axelsen, commander of NMRTC Pensacola at Naval Hospital Pensacola, Feb. 13, 2026. Molinaro's decisive, off-duty actions demonstrated the critical real-world application of his Navy training. When faced with a high-stress crisis involving a special needs child, he expertly applied his behavioral health skills to de-escalate the situation and ensure the child's safety. His courage and initiative reflect the highest standards of personal readiness and professionalism inherent in the naval service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jon Jezreel Andres)