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How the Navy saved one sailor, and inspired another
June 18, 2025 — For many, the uniform represents a choice, a career path, or a sense of duty. But for one sailor, who navigated a childhood marked by struggle and abuse, the U.S. Navy offered a lifeline... MORE

NMFDC celebrates the 127th anniversary of U.S. Navy Hospital Corps
June 18, 2025 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command, or NMFDC, celebrated the 127th U.S. Navy Hospital Corps birthday June 17, 2025... MORE

NMFDC celebrates the 127th anniversary of the Hospital Corps

NMFDC strengthens medical expeditionary capabilities with new NEC
June 5, 2025 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is enhancing the Navy’s expeditionary forces’ ability to provide critical en-route medical care by establishing a new Navy Enlisted Classification – Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic... MORE

250303-N-KC192-1140 SPRING LAKE, N.C. (Mar. 3, 2025) - Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Axel Narvaez, the regional training officer assigned to Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL), checks the airway breathing of a simulated patient during a training scenario during a paramedic training scenario at Fayetteville Technical Community College, Mar. 3, 2025. The primary purpose of the 20-week joint military paramedic course at Fayetteville Technical Community College in Spring Lake, North Carolina is to expand the skills of service members, and increase survivability of those in harm’s way. Navy Medicine is enhancing Expeditionary Medical Unit (EXMED) capabilities by equipping Hospital Corpsmen with advanced trauma and pre-hospital care skills through an accelerated paramedic training program. This intensive five-month course ensures corpsmen are prepared to deliver life-sustaining care in austere environments, strengthening the Navy’s ability to support warfighters in operational settings worldwide. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)

Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomes new regional security manager
December 13, 2024 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Teresa Coon to the team as a regional security manager on Nov. 18... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Teresa Coon to the team as a regional security manager at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Nov. 18, 2024 . (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

NMFDC discusses innovation, technology at annual conference
October 31, 2024 — Command teams from across the Naval Medical Forces Development Command region came together to improve processes and propose innovative ideas to better develop and deliver naval medical forces to the U.S. Navy at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from Oct. 22-23, 2024. ... MORE

Capt. Lisa Gittleman, Naval Medical Forces Development Command-Reserves, addresses attendees at this year's Naval Medical Forces Development Command annual commander's conference at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 22-23, 2024. The conference brought NMFDC Region leaders together to discuss how the can leverage innovation and technology to better develop and deliver trained medical forces to the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Malcolm McClendon)

Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomes new NMMAST program administrator
September 25, 2024 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Juan Rodriguez to the team as an administrator for the Navy Medical Modeling and Simulation Training Program on Sept. 24, 2024... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Juan Rodriguez to the team as an administrator for its Navy Medical Modeling and Simulation Training Program, September 24, 2024. (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomes new E-learning development specialist
August 27, 2024 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston welcomed Timothy Bergkvist to the team as an E-learning development specialist on Aug. 26, 2024... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Timothy Bergkvist to the team as an E-learning development specialist, August 26, 2024. (U.S. Navy Graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

Get to know Naval Medical Forces Development Command’s new deputy commander
August 23, 2024 — Navy Capt. Sharon House assumed her new role as the Naval Medical Forces Development Command’s deputy commander at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Aug. 19, 2024... MORE

Capt. Sharon House assumed her new role as the Naval Medical Forces Development Command’s Deputy Commander August 19, 2024. (U.S. Navy Graphic by Malcolm McClendon).