USNH Sigonella and USNMRTU Bahrain Honor Nurses with Blessing of the Hands Ceremonies

SIGONELLA, Italy – On May 6, 2025, United States Naval Hospital (USNH) Sigonella and U.S. Naval Medical Readiness and Training Unit (USNMRTU) Bahrain marked the beginning of Nurses Week with solemn Blessing of the Hands ceremonies—a cherished tradition that recognizes the sacred role of nurses and corpsmen in healing and compassionate care.

250506-N-DY427-4848 SIGONELLA, Italy. (May 6, 2025) Captain TaRail A. Vernon, Commanding Officer of U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Sigonella, participating in the time-honoring Blessing of the Hands with Lieutenant Pedro Fernandez Soto, Navy Chaplain, leading the ceremony  (U.S. Navy photo by Chiara Caputo)

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