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Members of the NMRTC Sigonella Diversity Committee decorated a refreshment cart and paraded it through the departments at the command. The refreshment cart also displayed pictures and a brief summary of inspiring members of the LGBTQ+ community to spread knowledge and awareness for their contributions to the armed services. Pictured Left to right front row: Chief Hospital Corpsman Tamisha Claxton, Hospital Corpsman Apprentice Kayden Devilla, Hospital Corpsman Apprentice Samar Samiee, Culinary Specialist 1st Class Mary Leepruitt. Left to right second row: Hospital Corpsman Apprentice Kayla Wilson, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Samantha Richmond, Lieutenant Julius Wiseman III, Lieutenant Mark Fisher.
At US NMRTC Sigonella Diversity Matters
| Nov. 12, 2024
At US NMRTC Sigonella Diversity MattersThe team at US NMRTC Sigonella deeply values the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. These elements are essential to fostering a strong and cohesive community. Leaders at US...
241017-N-KC192-1110 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 17, 2024) Sailors, Soldiers and educators take an environmental portrait after dental officer triage training aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Oct. 17, 2024. Over the course of three days, Army and Navy dental officers from Iwo Jima, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Portsmouth and Fort Gregg-Adams Dental Clinic Command conducted mass casualty, tactical combat casualty care, and triage training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)
Cutting Teeth on Triage and Tactical Combat Casualty Care aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)
| Nov. 1, 2024
Did you know the role of a Dental officer extends far beyond maintaining oral health? Dental officers also serve as triage officers in times of crisis. They practice trauma evaluation skills by classifying patients into...
A photo collage highlights Navy Medicine readiness and training commands and expeditionary medical systems to celebrate several significant anniversaries of historic shifts during the month of October in U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery’s operational mission. The Navy Medicine Enterprise – represented by more than 44,000 highly-trained military and civilian health care professionals – provides enduring expeditionary medical support to the warfighter on, below, and above the sea, and ashore. Photo illustration was created using a graphic design application by combining imagery and vector elements. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Bobbie A. Camp)
Navy Medicine celebrates 5-year combat-ready milestones
| Oct. 1, 2024
Since the dawn of our nation, U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) has been responsible for the care and operational readiness of our warfighters. This has been the focal point that’s guided us for more than 249...
Hospital Corpsmen 2nd Class Kaitlyn Boyle and Jacqueline Holman of Forward Deployable Preventive Medicine Unit (FDPMU) East, Navy Environmental Preventive Medicine Unit TWO, process water samples at ISB Mielec, Poland, a staging area for the 82nd Airborne Division. The FDPMU supports public health for deployed service members, ensuring medical readiness and Force Health Protection. FDPMUs are required to complete a rigorous nine-to-12-month training and an Operational Readiness Evaluation (ORE) before certification by Commander, Naval Medical Forces Atlantic. Once certified, they are always prepared for immediate action, with two teams on the watch always. The teams provide public health support to units like Task Force Dragon, conducting site assessments and water safety evaluations. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)
Ready at a Moment's Notice: Two of the Navy's Frontline Public Health Teams Will Take the Watch
| Sept. 17, 2024
Forward Deployable Preventive Medicine Units (FDPMUs) are essential components of the Navy's public health and medical readiness and Navy Medicine’s only Public Health expeditionary platform...
KINGSTON, Jamaica. (July 10, 2024) Lt. Byron Trinh and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Ricardo Maldonado provide dental work for a patient at the Jamaica Defense Force’s Up Park Camp Medical Clinic as part of Continuing Promise 2024 mission. Continuing Promise 2024 marks the 14th mission to the region since 2007, which aims to foster goodwill, strengthen existing partnerships, and encourage the establishment of new partnerships among countries, non-government organizations, and international organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jasmin L. Aquino)
Continuing Promise 2024 Concludes
| Aug. 29, 2024
U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet’s Continuing Promise 2024 mission concluded with the return of Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10) from the U.S. Southern Command area...

San Antonio, Texas (Dec. 11, 2024) A testing cartridge from a supplemental HIV testing device used for confirmatory testing at the Center for Disease Detection showed a negative HIV antibody result from a Department of Navy service member. Navy Bloodborne Infection Management Center, a field activity of the Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command, supports medical readiness and blood supply protection for the Navy and Marine Corps through central management of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. (US Navy photo by Cmdr. Marshall Hoffman/Released)
San Antonio, TX Jan 17 2025
San Antonio, Texas (Dec. 11, 2024) Cmdr. Marshall Hoffman, Navy Bloodborne Infection Management Center Officer in Charge, and Center for Disease Detection Laboratory Manager, Joseph Lyons pose in front of a laboratory device used to test blood samples from Department of the Navy servicemembers for HIV. Navy Bloodborne Infection Management Center, a field activity of the Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command, supports medical readiness and blood supply protection for the Navy and Marine Corps through central management of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. (US Navy photo by Cmdr. Marshall Hoffman/Released)
San Antonio, TX Jan 17 2025
Beaufort S.C.- Hospital Corpsman second class Caleb Ellis named Sailor of the Year for Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Beaufort.
Beaufort, SC Jan 13 2025
Beth Archer sang "All I Want For Christmas" at the USNMRTC Sigonella Holiday Party
Sigonella, Italy Jan 10 2025
Beth Archer Command photo
Sigonella, Italy Jan 10 2025
Generous gift donations from the USNMRTC Sigonella Wardroom, USO Sigonella, and Fleet and Family Support Center Sigonella.
Sigonella, Italy Jan 09 2025
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