MCAS Cherry Point  –   Sailors and Civilians aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point recently celebrated the dedication and exceptional service of a retiring civilian employee.

Ms. Deanna Patterson served aboard the clinic for over 21 years, concluding her service as a Medical Records Technician in the facility’s Readiness Clinic.  She received the Civilian Service Commendation Medal during a ceremony held Thursday, September 29, 2022.

Patterson served behind-the-scenes and was critical in the medical readiness of units serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.  For 15 years, she organized mass flu-shot immunizations for active duty units.  She also oversaw completion of service member’s periodic health assessments, ensuring their medical readiness to deploy overseas.