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Navy Medicine and Army Medicine Researchers Submit Provisional Patent for Antimicrobial Therapy
SILVER SPRING, Md. – Yoann Le Breton, with Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC), and Evelina Angov, with the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), submitted a provisional patent application for an antimicrobial, non-antibiotic solution to wound care on July 17.
Navy Medicine and Defense Partners Deliver Urgent Support to Guantanamo Bay
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Navy Medicine commands and partners responded to an urgent requirement request from U.S. Naval Hospital, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Sept. 19, delivering critical surgical equipment and expertise that bolstered medical readiness across the Fleet and Joint Force.
Navy Medicine and Readiness Training Command Rota Enhances Readiness and Retention Through Training Programs
Navy Medicine and Readiness Training Command (NMRTC) Rota is dedicated to fostering professional
Navy Medicine CRTS Teams Prepare Aboard USS Tripoli
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Sailors assigned to Casualty Receiving Transport Ship 2 and CRTS-6 conducted shipboard familiarization training aboard the USS Tripoli (LHA 7) on May 7, 2025, a crucial step in maintaining Naval Medical Forces Pacific’s (NMFP) readiness.
Navy Medicine Launches “Top Doc” in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — U.S. Navy Medicine launched its national initiative pilot program, “Top Doc,” showcasing Medical Corps capabilities and career paths at Nova Southeastern University’s Fort Lauderdale campus on Saturday, July 12.
Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Patuxent River Corpsmen Lead Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course
Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River [Patuxent River, MD]Hospital
Navy names aircraft carriers after former presidents Bush and Clinton
The Navy announced Monday it will name a pair of future vessels after two previous commanders in chief. During a private White House ceremony Jan. 3, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro introduced two future Gerald R. Ford-class of aircraft carriers that will bear the names USS William J. Clinton and USS George W. Bush, after the 42nd and 43rd U.S. presidents. “Their legacies will endure through...[Read More]
Navy Names Newest Nuclear-Powered Submarine USS Atlanta
For the first time in 25 years, hundreds of young sailors with the U.S. Navy will travel aboard a vessel named after the city of Atlanta, the branch announced at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.
Navy nurse reflects on rewarding temporary assignment to Guam
AGANA HEIGHTS, Guam – Lt. Jodi Carroz, an Emergency Department Registered Nurse stationed at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms recently returned from a temporary assignment at U.S. Naval Hospital Guam in April, bringing with her a wealth of experience, clinical knowledge, and unforgettable memories.
Navy Office of Community Outreach Releases its 2025 Navy Week Schedule
The Navy Office of Community Outreach recently announced the 15 locations it will visit in 2025 as part of the Navy’s signature outreach program known as Navy Weeks. Navy Weeks provide an opportunity for communities to better understand how the Navy delivers power for peace, from seabed to space.
Navy officer charged with killing of wife at Japanese hotel
A senior naval officer was charged with the second-degree murder of his spouse Wednesday, according to the U.S. Navy. Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Olsen was also formally accused of obstruction of justice following a preliminary Article 32 hearing at Naval Base San Diego, California, on May 7, said Cmdr. Paul Macapagal, spokesperson for the U.S. Naval Forces Japan. The body of Jessica Olsen, his wife, wa...[Read More]
Navy Officer Charged with Murdering Wife Last Year in Japan Hotel
The family of Jesse Olsen said the Navy has provided little support since notifying Olsen’s parents of the news.