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The “Shadow Box” presented to Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Thomas Riggs, assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Bethesda, during his retirement ceremony at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, August 20, 2026. The Navy “Shadow Box” is a long-standing naval tradition honoring a Sailor’s career and service. NMRTC Bethesda 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)
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery 7700 Arlington Blvd. Ste. 5113 Falls Church, VA 22042-5113 This is an official U.S. Navy website This is a Department of Defense (DoD) Internet computer system. General Navy Medical Inquiries (to Bureau of Medicine and Surgery): usn.ncr.bumedfchva.list.bumed---pao@health.mil