RMMPRE19–VIRIN: 170406-N-LJ212-056 SILVER SPRING (April 6, 2017) Rear Admiral Paul D. Pearigen, Commander, Navy Medicine West, Captain Adam W. Armstrong, Commanding Officer, Naval Medical Research Center, and Captain Jacqueline D. Rychnovsky celebrate the Naval Medical Research Center change of command and retirement of Captain Rychnovsky. Captain Rychnovsky relinquished command to Captain Adam W. Armstrong. ( U.S. Navy Photo by Public Affairs Specialist Katherine Berland/Released)
RMMR7MFW–170519-N-BB534-414 SAN DIEGO (May 19, 2017) Rear Adm. Paul D. Pearigen, Commander, Navy Medicine West and chief of the Navy Medical Corps, speaks during the Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) Centennial ceremony. The ceremony was held to celebrate NMCSD’s 100th birthday. The Navy’s first permanent medical facility in San Diego was established in Balboa Park on May 20, 1917. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Elizabeth Merriam/Released)
RMMXXX7X–161209-N-KR391-003 SAN DIEGO (Dec 9, 2016) Rear Adm. Paul Pearigen, Commander Navy Medicine West (left), and Master Chief Hosea Smith, Command Master Chief, Navy Medicine West (right), present the Navy Medicine West Sailor of the Year plaque to Petty Officer 1st Class Tiffany Kidd, from U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka, in an auditorium packed with Sailors and civilians at Navy Medicine West Headquarters. (Photo by Chief Petty Officer Kimberley Blaine-Sweet /Released)
RMP321YD–BOISE, Idaho (August 23, 2016) Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, Commander, Navy Medicine West administers the oath of enlistment to 40 Delayed Entry Program members from Naval Recruiting District Portland during the Western Idaho Fair as part of Boise Navy Week. Navy Weeks focus a variety of outreach assets, equipment and personnel on a single city for a weeklong series of engagements with key influencers and organizations. (US Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Marie A. Montez)Released
RMR2T18T–SAN DIEIGO (Nov. 09,2018) — Marines from the Wounded Warrior Battalion at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) march the cake out of the courtyard at the celebration of the 243rd Marine Corps Birthday. NMCSD is the largest naval hospital on the west coast, employing more than 6,000 Sailors, Marines, civilians and contractors.
RMP33CYG–BOISE, Idaho (August 23, 2016) Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, Commander, Navy Medicine West administers the oath of enlistment to 40 Delayed Entry Program members from Naval Recruiting District Portland during the Western Idaho Fair as part of Boise Navy Week. Navy Weeks focus a variety of outreach assets, equipment and personnel on a single city for a weeklong series of engagements with key influencers and organizations. (US Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Marie A. Montez)
RMR1KA4Y–SAN DIEIGO (Oct. 12,2018) — Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) Directorate for Administration (DFA) Sailors stand in formation for a service dress blue uniform inspection in preparation for the seasonal uniform change. NMCSD is the largest naval hospital on the west coast, employing more than 6,000 Sailors, civilians and contractors.
RMP32EY2–BOISE, Idaho (August 23, 2016) Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, Commander, Navy Medicine West administers the oath of enlistment to 40 Delayed Entry Program members from Naval Recruiting District Portland during the Western Idaho Fair as part of Boise Navy Week. Navy Weeks focus a variety of outreach assets, equipment and personnel on a single city for a weeklong series of engagements with key influencers andorganizations. (US Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1stClass Marie A. Montez) Released
RMR1KA9R–SAN DIEIGO (Oct. 12,2018) — Cmdr Michael Murry, the oldest Sailor present, and Hospitalman Apprentice Lopez cut the cake during Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) celebration in the courtyard for the Navy’s 243rd Birthday. NMCSD is the largest naval hospital on the west coast, employing more than 6,000 Sailors, civilians and contractors.
RMP33D2C–BOISE, Idaho (August 23, 2016) Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, Commander, Navy Medicine West administers the oath of enlistment to 40 Delayed Entry Program members from Naval Recruiting District Portland during the Western Idaho Fair as part of Boise Navy Week. Navy Weeks focus a variety of outreach assets, equipment and personnel on a single city for a weeklong series of engagements with key influencers andorganizations. (US Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1stClass Marie A. Montez) Released
RMMJAPK1–180428-N-SH284-0096 SILVERDALE, Wash., (April 28, 2018) Shipyard workers for the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility engage with children during the 5th Annual West Sound STEM Showcase at the Kitsap Mall. The showcase presents science, technology, engineering and math principles at a fun, interactive event hosted by dozens of area organizations showcasing hands-on activities to engage youth of all ages. Hits have included a catapult challenge, underwater vehicle exploration, robotics, rocket launches, bridge building, field medicine, egg drops, animals, circuitry,
RMMN381M–170827-N-UJ980-191 KISSIMEE, Fla. – (Aug. 27, 2017) Rear Adm. Paul Pearigen, commander, Navy Medicine West (NMW) and chief of the Navy Medical Corps, and Dr. Kenneth Earhart, Naval Health Research Center’s (NHRC) science director, at the 2017 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS). The MHSRS is the Department of Defense’s annual four-day scientific symposium and the only military or civilian meeting that focuses specifically on the unique medical needs of the warfighter. NMW has oversight of Navy Medicine’s research and development enterprise as well as all eight of Navy Medicine’s
RMMN4WY5–Rear Adm. Paul D. Pearigen, Commander, Navy Medicine West and Chief of the Medical Service Corps (left) and Naval Medical Research Unit – San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) Science Director, Sylvain Cardin, Ph.D. discuss the unique poly-trauma injury model system developed and validated by Cmdr. Jacob J. Glaser (center) and his team at NAMRU-SA during a recent visit. NAMRU-SA researchers are at the forefront in testing combinations of FDA-approved therapeutics to stabilize patients, pre-hospital and during transport. (Photo courtesy of NAMRU-SA Public Affairs)
RMMR7MFM–170517-N-IW246-122 SAN DIEGO (May 19, 2017) Rear Adm. Paul D. Pearigen, Commander, Navy Medicine West and chief of the Navy Medical Corps, speaks on the progress and growth of Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) at NMCSD’s centennial ceremony. The ceremony was held to celebrate NMCSD’s 100th birthday. The Navy’s first permanent medical facility in San Diego was established in Balboa Park on May 20, 1917. (Photo by Culinary Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class Luther C. Smith Jr./Released)
RMR1KA9T–SAN DIEIGO (Oct. 12,2018) — Cmdr Michael Murry, the oldest Sailor present, and Hospitalman Apprentice Lopez cut the cake during Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) celebration in the courtyard for the Navy’s 243rd Birthday. NMCSD is the largest naval hospital on the west coast, employing more than 6,000 Sailors, civilians and contractors.
RMMR7MEP–170517-N-IW246-401 SAN DIEGO (May 19, 2017) Rear Adm. Paul D. Pearigen, Commander, Navy Medicine West and chief of the Navy Medical Corps, is rendered honors at the end of a centennial ceremony at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD). The ceremony was held to celebrate NMCSD’s 100th birthday. The Navy’s first permanent medical facility in San Diego was established in Balboa Park on May 20, 1917 (Photo by Culinary Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class Luther C. Smith Jr./Released)
RMR1KA50–SAN DIEIGO (Oct. 12,2018) — Capt. Alan Christian, Director for Administration (DFA) at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), inspects uniforms during a service dress blue uniform inspection in preparation for the seasonal uniform change. NMCSD is the largest naval hospital on the west coast, employing more than 6,000 Sailors, civilians and contractors.
RMMPYKMC–170424-N-MD713-013 SAN DIEGO (April 24, 2017) Dr. Kerry King (right), medical director, Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) Surgical Simulation Center, greets Rear Arm. Paul Pearigen, commander, Navy Medicine West, before touring the training spaces. Pearigen toured NMCSD and visited the Medical and Surgical Sim Center, Bio Skills Training Center and Emergency Department before holding an Admiral’s call and answering Sailors’ questions. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cameron Pinske/Released)
RMP3326R–160823-N-CM227-134 BOISE, Idaho (Aug. 23, 2016) Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, Commander, Navy Medicine West administers the oath of enlistment to 40 Delayed Entry Program members from Naval Recruiting District Portland during the Western Idaho Fair as part of Boise Navy Week. Navy Weeks focus a variety of outreach assets, equipment and personnel on a single city for a weeklong series of engagements with key influencers andorganizations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1stClass Marie A. Montez/Released)
RMP45K3D–160630-N-QL030-271 NAVAL HOSPITAL GUAM - - Rear Adm. Bruce L. Gillingham (center), Commander Navy Medicine West, looks on as Capt. Jeannie Comlish (left) and Capt. Dan Cornwell (right) congratulate one another after formally changing command. Cornwell relieved Comlish as commanding officer of U.S. Naval Hospital Guam in a change of command ceremony held at the main hospital in Agana Heights, Guam on June 30, 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Ryan Leverett/RELEASED)
RMMJAPJX–180428-N-SH284-0044 SILVERDALE, Wash., (April 28, 2018) Valerie Johnson, education specialist for the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum, engages with children during the 5th Annual West Sound STEM Showcase at the Kitsap Mall. The showcase presents science, technology, engineering and math principles at a fun, interactive event hosted by dozens of area organizations showcasing hands-on activities to engage youth of all ages. Hits have included a catapult challenge, underwater vehicle exploration, robotics, rocket launches, bridge building, field medicine, egg drops, animals, circuitry, X-ray technolog
RMMD7ED0–Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity (NOSTRA) hosted U.S. Navy surgeon general and chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) Vice Adm. Forrest Faison, Mar. 21, on Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, VA. Pictured from left to right are Cmdr. Brian Hatch, NOSTRA executive officer, Capt. Richard Zeber, NOSTRA commanding officer, Vice Adm. Faison, Capt. Tim Richardson, NMLC commanding officer, BUMED CMDCM Hosea Smith, HMCS Richard Laxa, NOSTRA senior enlisted advisor and HMCM Patrick West, NMLC command master chief.
RMMC0A93–A concept illustration of how the Naval Branch Health Clinic is expected to look after construction has completed that will be located on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 11, 2017. The new facility will open in April 2019, which will benefit U.S. service members and their families with timely medical care from other clinics from the base under one roof. The 96,000 square feet structure will promote mission readiness by having two stories encompassing services such as a pharmacy, physical therapy and primary health care. (Courtesy photo provided by Navy Medicine West)
RMMN33DX–Rear Adml. Paul Pearigen, Commander, Navy Medicine West and Chief of the Navy Medical Corps (far right) speaks with Brig. Gen. Mark Koeniger, Commander, 711 Human Performance Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (far center), Dr. Sylvain Cardin, Chief Science Director, Naval Medical Research Unit-San Antonio (front center), and Capt. Rees Lee, Commanding Officer, Naval Medical Research - Unit Dayton during a breakout session at the Military Health System Research Symposium, Kissimmee, Florida, August 27. (U.S. Navy Photo/Katie Berland/Released)
RMMTFDB0–SAN DIEGO (April 24, 2017) Rear Adm. Paul Pearigen, commander of Navy Medicine West, briefs members of the Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) Executive Steering Committee. Pearigen toured NMCSD before holding an Admiral’s call and answering Sailor’s questions.
RMMN33DY–Rear Adml. Paul Pearigen, Commander, Navy Medicine West and Chief of the Navy Medical Corps (far right) speaks with Brig. Gen. Mark Koeniger, Commander, 711 Human Performance Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (far center), Dr. Sylvain Cardin, Chief Science Director, Naval Medical Research Unit-San Antonio (front center), and Capt. Rees Lee, Commanding Officer, Naval Medical Research - Unit Dayton during a breakout session at the Military Health System Research Symposium, Kissimmee, Florida, August 27. (U.S. Navy Photo/Katie Berland/Released)
RMMR7MJG–170517-N-IW246-097 SAN DIEGO (May 19, 2017) Commanding Officer Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), Capt. Joel A. Roos, introduces guest speaker Rear Adm. Paul D. Pearigen, Commander, Navy Medicine West and chief of the Navy Medical Corps, during NMCSD’s centennial ceremony. The ceremony was held to celebrate NMCSD’s 100th birthday. The Navy’s first permanent medical facility in San Diego was established in Balboa Park on May 20, 1917. (Photos by Culinary Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class Luther C. Smith Jr./Released)
RMMXXX5G–161209-N-KR391-002 SAN DIEGO (Dec 9, 2016) Master Chief Petty Officer Jeffrey Dell, Command Master Chief, Naval Hospital Oak Harbor, receives a plaque for the Navy Medicine West Junior Sailor of the Year on behalf of Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Hough, from Naval Hospital Oak Harbor, in an auditorium packed with Sailors and civilians at Navy Medicine West headquarters. Rear Adm. Paul Pearigen, Commander Navy Medicine West (left) presented the plaque. (Photo by Chief Petty Officer Kimberley Blaine-Sweet /Released)
RMMXH8BP–161108-N-YW024-022 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Nov. 8, 2016) Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, commander, Navy Medicine West, San Diego, delivers opening remarks during a groundbreaking ceremony for Naval Medical and Dental Replacement Clinic at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH). The new medical and dental clinic will provide Navy Medicine and Marine Forces Medical personnel with state-of-the-art working spaces to keep the Navy and Marine Corps operational forces ready, healthy and on the job. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Katarzyna Kobiljak)
RMR2T18N–SAN DIEIGO (Nov. 09,2018) — Lieutenant Colonel James Hoffmann, commanding officer of the Wounded Warrior Battalion at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) cuts the Marine Corps birthday cake at a celebration of the 243rd Marine Corps Birthday. NMCSD is the largest naval hospital on the west coast, employing more than 6,000 Sailors, Marines, civilians and contractors.
RMMXH8BW–161108-N-YW024-027 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Nov. 8, 2016) Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, commander, Navy Medicine West, San Diego, delivers opening remarks during a groundbreaking ceremony for Naval Medical and Dental Replacement Clinic at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH). The new medical and dental clinic will provide Navy Medicine and Marine Forces Medical personnel with state-of-the-art working spaces to keep the Navy and Marine Corps operational forces ready, healthy and on the job. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Katarzyna Kobiljak)
RMR1KA51–SAN DIEIGO (Oct. 12,2018) — Operations Specialist 1st Class Lawanda Glenn, at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) Directorate for Administration (DFA), records discrepancies during a service dress blue uniform inspection in preparation for the seasonal uniform change. NMCSD is the largest naval hospital on the west coast, employing more than 6,000 Sailors, civilians and contractors.
RMP465MP–160630-N-QL030-327 NAVAL HOSPITAL GUAM - - Rear Adm. Bruce L. Gillingham (left), Commander Navy Medicine West, Capt. Dan Cornwell (center), Commander U.S. Naval Hospital Guam (USNH Guam), and Capt. Jeannie Comlish (right), U.S. Navy Nurse Corps, prepare to exit the stage as the sideboys get ready to render honors for the departure of the official party. Cornwell relieved Comlish as commanding officer of USNH Guam in a change of command ceremony held June 30, 2016. (U.S. Navy photo by Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Ryan Leverett/RELEASED)
RMMK7XX0–171115-N-NH199-001 (SAN DIEGO) -- Members of organizations represented at the Joint Tele-Critical Care Network meeting including Navy Medicine West, Naval Medical Center San Diego, Madigon Army Medical Center, San Diego Military Medical Center, University of California, San Diego, Verizon, and Global Medicine, pose for a group picture. The goal of the Joint Tele-critical Care Network’s goal is to create a virtual critical care network for the Navy, Army, and civilians to use a partnership to provide 24/7, 365-days-a-year, virtual critical care worldwide coverage. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Commu
RMMXXX80–161209-N-KR391-001 SAN DIEGO (Dec 9, 2016) Master Chief Petty Officer Ana Wood, Command Master Chief for 1st Dental Bn., Naval Dental Center Camp Pendleton (center), receives a plaque for the Navy Medicine West Blue Jacket of the Year on behalf of Seaman Katie Yost, from Naval Dental Center Camp Pendleton, in an auditorium packed with Sailors and civilians at Navy Medicine West headquarters. Rear Adm. Paul Pearigen, Commander Navy Medicine West (left) and Master Chief Petty Officer Hosea Smith, Command Master Chief, Navy Medicine West (right), presented the plaque. (Photo by Chief Petty Offi
RMP6B1C3–160614-N-QH078-035 DAYTON, Ohio (June 14, 2016) Capt. Rees L. Lee, Naval Medical Research Unit-Dayton Commanding Officer, and Rear Adm. Victor W. Hall, Navy Medicine West Deputy Commander, Deputy Corps Chief for Medical Service Corps, talks with members of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce June 14, during Navy Week Dayton, Ohio. Navy weeks are events held throughout the United States to help raise public awareness of the U.S. Navy in areas that are not typically exposed to a large naval presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Dominique J. Shelton/Release
RMPAC763–160308-N-UM054-123 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif (March 8, 2016) Rear Adm. Bruce A. Gillingham, Commander, Navy Medicine West, greets Lt. j.g. Micah Kosemund, a registered nurse at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, in the Emergency Room during a hospital visit and tour March 8, 2016. During his visit, Gillingham held an Admiral's call, presented awards and coins to staff members and attended a luncheon with invited civillians and sailors. The visit was a part of a larger visit aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Yasmi
RMMXH8BX–161108-N-YW024-077 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Nov. 8, 2016) Left to right, Bob Nanney, Vice President Operations, Caddell Constructions; Capt. David Krulak, Medical Corps, U.S. Navy Force Surgeon, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific; Capt. Kim Erickson, Dental Corps, U.S. Navy Officer in Charge, 21st Dental Company; Col. Sean Killean, U.S. Marine Corps Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii; Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, commander, Navy Medicine West, San Diego, Capt. Lynn Wheeler, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Navy Commanding Officer, Naval Health Clinic Hawaii; Frank Okimoto, Vice President, NAN
RMPXK7XD–SAN DIEGO (June 2, 2017) Dr. Chris Myers, left, director of operational infectious diseases, gives Rear Adm. Paul D. Pearigen, right, commander, Navy Medicine West (NMW), a tours the command’s infectious diseases laboratories. NHRC’s operational infectious diseases staff conduct basic and applied biomedical research to address infectious disease threats that can degrade military readiness.
RMMXH8BY–161108-N-YW024-083 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Nov. 8, 2016) Left to right, Kahu Kelekona Bishaw; Bob Nanney, Vice President Operations, Caddell Constructions; Capt. David Krulak, Medical Corps, U.S. Navy Force Surgeon, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific; Capt. Kim Erickson, Dental Corps, U.S. Navy Officer in Charge, 21st Dental Company; Col. Sean Killean, U.S. Marine Corps Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii; Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham,is commander, Navy Medicine West, San Diego, Capt. Lynn Wheeler, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Navy Commanding Officer, Naval Health Clinic Hawaii; Frank Okim
RMJ6FCEA–170510-N-MD713-087 MEMPHIS, Tenn (May 10, 2017) Rear Adm. Richard Brown, commander, Navy Personnel Command, deputy chief of naval personnel, talks to Sailors and Navy League members in support of Memphis Navy Week. Memphis is one of select cities to host a 2017 Navy Week, which is a week dedicated to raise U.S. Navy awareness through local outreach, community service and exhibitions to show Americans why having a strong Navy is critical to the American way of life. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Cameron Pinske)
RMMPYM89–JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 26, 2017) – Commander, Navy Medicine East, Rear Adm. Anne Swap, meets with Naval Hospital Jacksonville’s executive steering council for a status briefing. During Swap’s visit, she toured the command’s hospital and five branch health clinics (in Albany and Kings Bay, Georgia; and Jacksonville, Key West, and Mayport, Florida). (U.S. Navy photo by Jacob Sippel, Naval Hospital Jacksonville/Released).
RMMMA9NP–CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Lt. j.g. Emmanuel T. Dadzie, from Accra, Ghana, West Africa, becomes a Medical Service Corps officer during a Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi commissioning ceremony Oct. 2, 2017. His wife and Chief Information Systems Technician Trevor J. Wilmer present a new cover to the former Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class. (U.S. Navy photo by Bill W. Love/RELEASED) 171002-N-KF478-158
RMR1KA9X–SAN DIEIGO (Oct. 12,2018) — Cmdr Michael Merry, the oldest Sailor present, cuts the first piece of cake for Capt. Bradford Smith, Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) commanding officer during the Navy’s 243rd Birthday Celebration held in the courtyard. NMCSD is the largest naval hospital on the west coast, employing more than 6,000 Sailors, civilians and contractors.
RMMMA9NG–CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Lt. j.g. Emmanuel T. Dadzie, from Accra, Ghana, West Africa, becomes a Medical Service Corps officer during a Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi commissioning ceremony Oct. 2, 2017. His wife participates with Chief Hospital Corpsman Tirso R. Sison and Chief Information Systems Technician Trevor J. Wilmer (right) in the presentation of shoulder boards to the former Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class. (U.S. Navy photo by Bill W. Love/RELEASED) 171002-N-KF478-156
RMMMBXGR–Capt. Tim Richardson, Naval Medical Logistics Command’s commanding officer, notices that LS2 Jossani Josiah is out of uniform during an unscheduled ceremony. Moments later, Josiah was meritoriously promoted to Petty Officer 1st Class. Command Master Chief Patrick West participates in the announcement.
RMR2T18P–SAN DIEIGO (Nov. 09,2018) — Lieutenant Colonel James Hoffmann, commanding officer of the Wounded Warrior Battalion at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) cleans the sword after cutting the first piece of cake at a celebration of the 243rd Marine Corps Birthday. NMCSD is the largest naval hospital on the west coast, employing more than 6,000 Sailors, Marines, civilians and contractors.
RMMXMNC8–Capt. Matthew A. McQueen (L) is presented the meritorious service medal by Rear Adm. Mark E. Bipes, Navy Medicine West Deputy Commander and Medical Service Corps Deputy Director, for his tenure as Operational Health Support Unit (OHSU) Bremerton commanding officer during which he ‘displayed exceptional leadership and meticulous management of a geographically diverse command composed of 427 health care personnel across 15 detachments throughout nine states and two reserve component commands.’ McQueen turned over leadership of OHSU Bremerton to Capt. Frank Brajevic during a change of command cer
RMR2T18K–SAN DIEIGO (Nov. 09,2018) — Major Christopher Whelan, executive officer of the Wounded Warrior Battalion at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) reads the traditional General John Lejeune’s Marine Corps birthday message, at a celebration of the 243rd Marine Corps Birthday. NMCSD is the largest naval hospital on the west coast, employing more than 6,000 Sailors, Marines, civilians and contractors.
RMMXMNC5–Capt. Matthew A. McQueen (L) shared a moment with Rear Adm. Mark E. Bipes, Navy Medicine West Deputy Commander and Medical Service Corps Deputy Director, after being presented the meritorious service medal for his tenure as Operational Health Support Unit (OHSU) Bremerton commanding officer during which he ‘displayed exceptional leadership and meticulous management of a geographically diverse command composed of 427 health care personnel across 15 detachments throughout nine states and two reserve component commands.’ McQueen turned over leadership of OHSU Bremerton to Capt. Frank Brajevic dur
RMP4AJGC–Fleet Activities Yokosuka (FLEACT), Yokosuka, Japan (June 24, 2016) - Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, Commander Navy Medicine West, addresses the crowd as the presiding officer over a change of command ceremony between Capt. Glen C. Crawford and Capt. Rosemary C. Malone held at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka's Benny Decker Theater, Jun. 24. USNH Yokosuka is the largest U.S. Military treatment facility on mainland Japan caring for approximately 43,000 eligible beneficiaries. (U.S. Navy photo by USNH Yokosuka Public Affairs/Released by USNH Yokosuka PAO)
RMPTD224–OAK HARBOR, Wash. (July 7, 2017) Rear Adm. Paul Pearigen, commander, Navy Medicine West, speaks during the Naval Hospital Oak Harbor change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Capt. Christine Sears relieved Capt. Frederick McDonald as the commanding officer of Naval Hospital Oak Harbor.
RMP4AJG7–Fleet Activities Yokosuka (FLEACT), Yokosuka, Japan (June 24, 2016) - Rear Adm. Bruce Gillingham, Commander, Navy Medicine West, presents Capt. Glen C. Crawford with the Legion of Merit Award for his achievements during his time as commanding officer prior to Crawford being properly relieved by Capt. Rosemary C. Malone during a change of command ceremony held at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka's Benny Decker Theater, Jun. 24. USNH Yokosuka is the largest U.S. Military treatment facility on mainland Japan caring for approximately 43,000 eligible beneficiaries. (U.S. Navy photo by USNH Yoko
RMPEGFYP–150818-A-OM702-016 SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Aug. 18, 2015) Lt. j.g. Akouete Kouevigou, a registered nurse, and a native of Togo, in West Africa, assigned to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Va., registers a patient at a medical site established at Hermandad de los Pensionados during Continuing Promise 2015. Continuing Promise is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet-conducted deployment to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian-civil assistance, subject matter expert exchanges, medical, dental, veterinary and enginee
RMMCDKDB–180216-N-PN275-1006 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2018) CAPT. Joel Roos, Naval Medical Center San Diego Commanding Officer, presents Hospital Corpsman Jasmine Lewis with the Bluejacket of the Quarter award. Hospital Corpsman Lewis received the award for her exceptional work and devotion to duty. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Kreitzer)
RMMJ8WR1–180420-N-PN275-1005 SAN DIEGO (April 20, 2018) Capt. Joel Roos, commanding officer of Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) makes opening remarks at the 33rd annual Academic Research Competition. The competition lets residents and doctors to competitively showcase their research with speeches and board displays. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Kreitzer)
RMPTD227–OAK HARBOR, Wash. (July 7, 2017) Rear Adm. Paul Pearigen, commander, Navy Medicine West, presents the Legion of Merit award to Capt. Frederick McDonald during the Naval Hospital Oak Harbor change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Capt. Christine Sears relieved Capt. Frederick McDonald as the commanding officer of Naval Hospital Oak Harbor.
RMMJ8WR2–180420-N-PN275-1018 SAN DIEGO (April 20, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Barlow, a dermatologist at Naval Medical Center San Diego talks about his presentation at the 33rd annual Academic Research Competition. The competition lets residents and doctors to competitively showcase their research with speeches and board displays. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Kreitzer)
RMMTFD7D–SAN DIEGO (April 24, 2017) Jennifer Deveraux (left), department manager, Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) Surgical Simulation Center, Commander, Navy Medicine West, Rear Adm. Paul Pearigen. Pearigen toured NMCSD and visited the Medical and Surgical Sim Center, Bio Skills Training Center and Emergency Department before holding an Admiral’s call and answering Sailors’ questions.
RMMJ8WR4–180420-N-PN275-1019 SAN DIEGO (April 20, 2018) Lt. Mary Decoteau, a general surgery resident at Naval Medical Center San Diego, discusses her presentation with another physician at the 33rd annual Academic Research Competition. The competition lets residents and doctors to competitively showcase their research with speeches and board displays.(U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Kreitzer)
RMMCX4AW–180302-N-PN275-1001 SAN DIEGO (March 02, 2018) Capt. Joel Roos, Naval Medical Center San Diego Commanding Officer, speaks to a group of doctors at the inaugural physician wellness symposium. The inaugural physician wellness symposium is part of the 147th Medical Corps Birthday celebration. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zach Kreitzer/Released)
RMMD6WB7–180316-N-PN275-1024 SAN DIEGO (Mar. 16, 2018) Capt. Alan Christian, director of Directorate for Administration (DFA) at Naval Medical Center San Diego inspections officers during a dress white inspection. DFA is committed to providing quality, timely, innovative and economical healthcare administration to staff and patients of NMCSD. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Kreitzer)
RMMTPTC8–Capt. Joel Roos, commanding officer, Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), offers remarks at a ceremony at NMCSD, marking the delivery of various items, such as quilts and clothing donated to the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) by the Jewish War Veterans Post 385. Mr. Daniel Zeller, program manager for the ASYMCA office located at NMCSD, accepted the items, which will ultimately make it into the hands of patients at NMCSD.
RMMRG1Y4–US. Naval officers honor the colors during a Change of Command Ceremony for Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 14, 2017. Capt. Frank Pearson relieved Capt. Lisa Mulligan as commanding officer during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Martinez)
RMMTFDAD–SAN DIEGO (April 24, 2017) Dr. Kerry King (right), medical director, Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) Surgical Simulation Center, greets Rear Arm. Paul Pearigen, commander, Navy Medicine West, before touring the training spaces. Pearigen toured NMCSD and visited the Medical and Surgical Sim Center, Bio Skills Training Center and Emergency Department before holding an Admiral’s call and answering Sailors’ questions.
RMPDB976–180803-N-PN275-1018 SAN DIEGO (August 03, 2018) Capt. Joel Roos, commanding officer of Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), returns a salute to Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Kirsten Austin, during an awards ceremony. NMCSD recognized eight Sailors during the ceremony for their achievements. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zach Kreitzer)
RMMCYW46–180307-N-PN275-1002 SAN DIEGO (March 02, 2018) Lt. Susan Murphy, right, assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego(NMCSD), receives the Junior Officer of the Quarter award from Capt. Wendy McCraw. Lt. Murphy received the award for her leadership and work ethic while managing the NMCSD Intensive Care Unit, (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zach Kreitzer/Released)
RMMD6WB5–180316-N-PN275-1007 SAN DIEGO (Mar. 16, 2018) Sailors from Naval Medical Center San Diego”s (NMCSD) Directorate for Administration (DFA) stand in formation during a dress whites inspection. DFA is committed to providing quality, timely, innovative and economical healthcare administration to staff and patients of NMCSD. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Kreitzer)
RMMTRPG6–JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 26, 2017) – Commander, Navy Medicine East, Rear Adm. Anne Swap, meets with Naval Hospital Jacksonville’s executive steering council for a status briefing. During Swap’s visit, she toured the command’s hospital and five branch health clinics (in Albany and Kings Bay, Georgia; and Jacksonville, Key West, and Mayport, Florida).
RMMD6WB8–180316-N-PN275-1062 SAN DIEGO (Mar. 16, 2018) Sailors from Naval Medical Center San Diego”s (NMCSD) Directorate for Administration (DFA) stand in formation for a group photo after an inspection. DFA is committed to providing quality, timely, innovative and economical healthcare administration to staff and patients of NMCSD. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Kreitzer)
RMPBPEEJ–180720-N-PN275-1038 SAN DIEGO (July 20, 2018) Capt. Joel Roos, commanding officer of Naval Medical Center San Diego(NMCSD), speaks to sailors at NMCSD’s Sailors Games, to observe the launch of Sailor 360. Sailor 360 is the Navy’s new leadership training curriculum, which is designed to provide meaningful training to Sailors of all ranks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zach Kreitzer)
RMR7B40C–YOKOSUKA, Japan (Apr. 11, 2017) – Commander, Navy Medicine West, Rear Adm. Paul Pearigen, addresses faculty and staff of U.S. Naval Hospital
RMPBPEEH–180720-N-PN275-1014 SAN DIEGO (July 20, 2018) Hospital Corpsman Seaman Recruit Ethan Loya participates in Naval Medical Center San Diego’s Sailor Games 2K, to observe the launch of Sailor 360. Sailor 360 is the Navy’s new leadership training curriculum, which is designed to provide meaningful training to Sailors of all ranks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zach Kreitzer)
RMR7B409–YOKOSUKA, Japan (Apr. 11, 2017) – Commander, Navy Medicine West, Rear Adm. Paul Pearigen, presents a flag coin to U.S. Naval Hospital
RMPBPEEG–180720-N-PN275-1013 SAN DIEGO (July 20, 2018) Hospital Corpsman Seaman Huy Vo participates in Naval Medical Center San Diego’s Sailor Games 2K, to observe the launch of Sailor 360. Sailor 360 is the Navy’s new leadership training curriculum, which is designed to provide meaningful training to Sailors of all ranks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zach Kreitzer)
RMMCDKDD–180216-N-PN275-1027 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2018) CAPT. Joel Roos, Naval Medical Center San Diego Commanding Officer, presents Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Phillip Marquez with the Senior Sailor of the Quarter award. Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Marquez received the award for his exceptional work and devotion to duty. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Kreitzer)
RMR7B407–YOKOSUKA, Japan (Apr. 11, 2017) – Commander, Navy Medicine West, Rear Adm. Paul Pearigen, presents a flag coin to U.S. Naval Hospital
RMMCDKDE–180216-N-PN275-1021 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2018) CAPT. Joel Roos, Naval Medical Center San Diego Commanding Officer, presents Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Shelia BowerRichardson with the Sailor of the Quarter award. H Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class BowerRichardson received the award for her exceptional work and devotion to duty. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Kreitzer)
RMMB4W0R–SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2018) CAPT. Joel Roos, Naval Medical Center San Diego Commanding Officer, presents Hospital Corpsman Jasmine Lewis with the Bluejacket of the Quarter award. Hospital Corpsman Lewis received the award for her exceptional work and devotion to duty.
RMMCDKDC–180216-N-PN275-1013 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2018) CAPT. Joel Roos, Naval Medical Center San Diego Commanding Officer, presents Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Class Armando Iniguez with the Junior Sailor of the Quarter award. Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Iniguez received the award for his exceptional work and devotion to duty. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Kreitzer)
RMPBPEEP–180720-N-PN275-1173 SAN DIEGO (July 20, 2018) Chief Hospital Corpsman Paul Barnachea runs with ammo cans for an obstacle course in Naval Medical Center San Diego’s Sailor Games to observe the launch of Sailor 360. Sailor 360 is the Navy’s new leadership training curriculum, which is designed to provide meaningful training to Sailors of all ranks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zach Kreitzer)
RMR7B40E–YOKOSUKA, Japan (Apr. 11, 2017) – Commander, Navy Medicine West, Rear Adm. Paul Pearigen, shares a flag luncheon with Junior enlisted Sailors of U.S. Naval Hospital
RMPBPEEK–180720-N-PN275-1055 SAN DIEGO (July 20, 2018) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Trevor Tisby, center, flips a tire as part of Naval Medical Center San Diego’s Sailor Games, to observe the launch of Sailor 360. Sailor 360 is the Navy’s new leadership training curriculum, which is designed to provide meaningful training to Sailors of all ranks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zach Kreitzer)
RMMCD43W–180214-N-PN275-1001 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 01, 2018) CAPT. Joel Roos, Naval Medical Center San Diego Commanding Officer, Presents Ann Glassmoyer, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at University of San Diego with a Letter of appreciation for supporting the NMCSD wellness committee. The NMCSD Wellness Providers are an integral piece of patient safety commitment at the hospital. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Kreitzer)
RMMTPTC1–Capt. Joel Roos, commanding officer, Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), left, presents his command coin at NMCSD to retired Army Col. Maxwell Colon, Past National Commander of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA Foundation. The Jewish War Veterans Post 385, had just donated various items, such as quilts and clothing, to the Armed Services YMCA, which is located at NMCSD. The items will ultimately be delivered to the patients who receive their care at NMCSD.
RMMCX4AR–180302-N-PN275-1053 SAN DIEGO (March 02, 2018) Hiral Beg, a registered nurse in Naval Medical Center San Diego Tele-Critical Care Unit, demonstrates how to use the transportable exam station (TES). The TES unit allows emergency personnel to share vital signs and receive immediate guidance from remotely located physicians. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zach Kreitzer/Released)
RMR7B40G–YOKOSUKA, Japan (Apr. 11, 2017) – Commander, Navy Medicine West, Rear Adm. Paul Pearigen, greets Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jessamine Myrick assigned to U.S. Naval Hospital
RMPBPEEN–180720-N-PN275-1143 SAN DIEGO (July 20, 2018) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Alesandro Cabais preforms the bear crawl for an obstacle course in Naval Medical Center San Diego’s Sailor Games to observe the launch of Sailor 360. Sailor 360 is the Navy’s new leadership training curriculum, which is designed to provide meaningful training to Sailors of all ranks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zach Kreitzer)
RMMCX4AT–180302-N-PN275-1057 SAN DIEGO (March 02, 2018) Hiral Beg, a registered nurse in Naval Medical Center San Diego Tele-Critical Care Unit, demonstrates how to use the Microsoft Hololens a wearable augmented reality device. The Hololens is shares information between on site personnel and remote physicians, allowing for the physicians the make audio and visual guidance. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zach Kreitzer/Released)
RMMRG1YD–U.S. Navy Capt. Frank Pearson, commanding officer, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, addresses the audience during a Change of Command Ceremony for Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 14, 2017. Capt. Frank Pearson relieved Capt. Lisa Mulligan as commanding officer during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Martinez)
RMMB4W13–SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2018) CAPT. Joel Roos, Naval Medical Center San Diego Commanding Officer, presents Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Phillip Marquez with the Senior Sailor of the Quarter award. Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Marquez received the award for his exceptional work and devotion to duty.
RMMRG1YH–U.S. Navy Capt. Frank Pearson assumes duties as commanding officer, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, during a Change of Command Ceremony for Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 14, 2017. Capt. Frank Pearson relieved Capt. Lisa Mulligan as commanding officer during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Martinez)
RMMB4W0X–SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2018) CAPT. Joel Roos, Naval Medical Center San Diego Commanding Officer, presents Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Shelia BowerRichardson with the Sailor of the Quarter award. H Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class BowerRichardson received the award for her exceptional work and devotion to duty.
RMMRG1Y2–U.S. Navy Capt. Lisa Mulligan, commanding officer, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, addresses the audience during a Change of Command Ceremony for Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 14, 2017. Capt. Frank Pearson relieved Capt. Lisa Mulligan as commanding officer during the ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Martinez)
RMMD6PE4–180330-N-PN275-1025 SAN DIEGO (Mar. 30, 2018) Dr. Rachel Markwald, a Research Psychologist at the Naval Health Research Center speaks about the effects a traumatic brain injury(TBI has on sleep at the 5th annual TBI Symposium. The symposium is hosted to share information an knowledge between providers on the treatment and prevention of traumatic brain injuries. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Kreitzer)
RMPBPETY–180721-N-PN275-1061 SAN DIEGO (July 21, 2018) USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) moors to the pier at Naval Base San Diego upon returning from Pacific Partnership 2018. Mercy was underway from February to July, providing public health, engineering and disaster response services to host countries to strengthen ties across the Indo-Asia Pacific region.(U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zach Kreitzer)
RMPBPEEM–180720-N-PN275-1126 SAN DIEGO (July 20, 2018) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Trevor Tisby, carries Hospital Corpsman Seaman Apprentice Ryan Laburada for an obstacle course in Naval Medical Center San Diego’s Sailor Games to observe the launch of Sailor 360. Sailor 360 is the Navy’s new leadership training curriculum, which is designed to provide meaningful training to Sailors of all ranks. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zach Kreitzer)
RMMTPTC2–Leadership from Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) stand with members of the Jewish War Veterans Post 385, and Armed Services YMCA, as Navy Chaplain Lt. Benjamin Box, delivers the invocation during a donation ceremony marking the delivery of various items, such as quilts and clothing donated to the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA), by the Jewish War Veterans Post 385. Mr. Daniel Zeller, program manager for the ASYMCA office located at NMCSD, accepted the items, which will ultimately make it into the hands of patients at NMCSD.
RMMCAP4G–180201-N-PN275-1056 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 1, 2018) Hospital Corpsman Seaman Apprentice Tremaini Hendricks, assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), attempts to catch a football while wearing drunk goggles at NMCSD’s Drug and Alcohol Programs Advisor (DAPA) event. The DAPA event is designed to promote safe decision making and inform Sailors of the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. ( U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Kreitzer)
RMMB4W0W–SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2018) CAPT. Joel Roos, Naval Medical Center San Diego Commanding Officer, presents Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Class Armando Iniguez with the Junior Sailor of the Quarter award. Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Iniguez received the award for his exceptional work and devotion to duty.
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