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NMFL

The official website for Naval Medical Forces Atlantic.

 

Mission

 

Naval Medical Forces Atlantic will deliver manned, trained, equipped, maintained, and certified expeditionary medical forces to meet Fleet, Marine and Joint Force requirements

 

Vision

 

Naval Medical Forces Atlantic will facilitate all phases of Force Development, Force Generation, Force Preservation, and full restoration of the warfighter.

 




 

Latest News

250506-N-KC192-1023 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (May 6, 2025) Capt. William Hlavin, the regional chaplain assigned to Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL), blesses the hands of Capt. Jose Pinon, the training officer assigned to NMFL, during a blessing of the hands ceremony held during National Nurses Week for NMFL nurses and staff as all are a part of the healing team onboard Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, May 6, 2025. Blessing of the hands is a moment of celebration and thanksgiving in recognition of a caregiver’s hands with oils or water and symbolizes how hands are used to deliver care and compassion. The Blessing of the Hands symbolizes the sacred role of healers and connects to Spiritual Readiness by affirming a caregiver’s sense of purpose, compassion, and inner strength to serve others with honor and resilience. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)
Spiritual Readiness: A Mission-Critical Strength
| May 6, 2025
Defining spirituality can be difficult, according to Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL) Chaplain, Capt. William Hlavin. This is because he said, everyone defines it differently. As a result, understanding and applying...
240927-N-KC192-1060 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Sept. 27, 2024) Chief Hospital Corpsman (Select) Eric Garcia, assigned to Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Force Protection Command, is pinned to the rank of Chief Petty officer by his wife, Chief Hospital Corpsman (Select) Jessica Garcia, assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Portsmouth, during a chief pinning ceremony held on board Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, Sept. 27, 2024. During the ceremony, key speakers imparted the importance of resiliency and how deckplate leaders can better foster a positive environment for their Sailors to succeed. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)
Rings and Anchors - Married Couple Brave Chief Season Together
| Nov. 22, 2024
Portsmouth, VA. – The U.S. Navy has over 345,000 personnel among its ranks both active and reserve. Of that number, around 140,00 are spouses, around 38% of the total number of personnel. While the Navy does have programs in...
241120-N-BP862-2015 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Nov. 20, 2024) Martin White, a project manager, Lt. Hyun Namkung, a Division Officer at Chaplain Spiritual Readiness Office (CSRO), and Derek Murray, a certified Six Sigma Black Belt with Naval Medical Forces Atlantic Improvement Sciences post for a photo in the chapel on board Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton Roads - Portsmouth Annex, Nov. 20, 2024. The trio worked together as part of the Navy’s
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Enhances Chaplain Referral Process with 'Get Real, Get Better' Initiative, Setting a New Standard in Healthcare Delivery
| Nov. 20, 2024
In alignment with the Navy’s "Get Real, Get Better" initiative, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) has overhauled its chaplain referral system, transforming it from a cumbersome, inefficient process into a streamlined,...
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...

Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to Hospital Corpsman Ed DeLeon during a ceremony held Thursday, June 5. DeLeon received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his service aboard the clinic in the Materials Management and Pharmacy Departments, having processed over 14,000 prescriptions and assisting in the establishment of two Script Centers aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. DeLeon also received the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for contributing volunteer ours to the Carteret County Animal Shelter, the Carteret History Museum and the MCAS Cherry Point Single Marine Program.
Cherry Point, NC Jun 06 2025
The academic achievements of five Sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point were celebrated at a ceremony held Friday, June 6 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. From left to right: Hospital Corpsman Second Class Vanessa Schofield earned an Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences from American Military University. Schofield serves in the clinic’s Staff Education and Training Department. Hospital Corpsman Second Class Jazmin Yaudes graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Purdue University Global. Yaudes serves in the clinic’s Preventive Medicine Department. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Eleanor Garza received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from American Military University. Garza serves in the clinic’s Laboratory. Hospital Corpsman Second Class Katelyn Barros graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Management from American Military University. Barros serves in the clinic’s Patient Centered Medical Home. Hospital Corpsman Second Class Holly Bew completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Sciences from American Military University. Bew serves in the clinic’s Directorate for Administration.
Cherry Point, NC Jun 06 2025
250522-N-FT324-8920. ROTA, SPAIN (May 22, 2025). Sailors from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command stand in formation during the summer whites uniform inspection demonstrating pride and professionalism in their appearance and readiness. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mr. Everett Lopez/ Released by Lt. Cmdr. Alicia Sacks)
Rota, Spain Jun 05 2025
250522-N-FT324-7148. ROTA, SPAIN (May 22, 2025). Sailors from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Rota stand in formation during the summer whites uniform inspection demonstrating pride and professionalism in their appearance and readiness. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mr. Everett Lopez/ Released by Lt. Cmdr. Alicia Sacks)
Rota, Spain Jun 05 2025
250522-N-FT324-4589. ROTA, SPAIN (May 22, 2025). Captain Michael G. Mercado, Commanding Officer, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Rota, recognizes Lieutenant Nicole E. Jines one of four sailors who achieved an outstanding during the summer whites uniform inspection highlighting excellence in military bearing and professionalism. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mr. Everett Lopez/ Released by Lt. Cmdr. Alicia Sacks)
Rota, Spain Jun 05 2025
250522-N-FT324-2052. ROTA, SPAIN (May 22, 2025) - Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Rota stood sharp during the annual Summer Whites Inspection, a time-honored tradition reflecting the Navy’s core values of professionalism, discipline, and readiness.
Rota, Spain Jun 05 2025
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