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*Training* Hospital Corpsman Second Class Angel Hernandez treats his assigned casualty, a mannequin, while conducting Tactical Combat Casualty Care on March 17 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. The training includes two days of classroom instruction and culminates in a practical exercise involving mannequins equipped to simulate battlefield casualties.

March 20, 2023

Cherry Point Sailors Refine Battlefield Medicine Skills

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors in Eastern North Carolina refined their battlefield medicine skills through realistic, stressful training March 17, 2023 on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune graduated the second class of physician assistant students on March 3, 2023.

March 6, 2023

NMCCL graduates and commissions six physician assistants

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune graduated the second class of physician assistant students on March 3, 2023. “Class 20-3” passed the second phase of the Interservice Physician Assistant Program, received their diplomas, and commissioned as Navy officers.

Bravo Zulu to Lieutenant William A. Hookes Jr. for earning the Fleet Marine Force Insignia! A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Hookes serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as leader of the facility’s Staff Education and Training Department Head.

March 1, 2023

Cherry Point Navy Lieutenant Presented Fleet Marine Force Insignia

MCAS Cherry Point — Bravo Zulu to Lieutenant William A. Hookes Jr. for earning the Fleet Marine Force Insignia! A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Hookes serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as leader of the facility’s Staff Education and Training Department Head.

Cmdr. Travis Peterson escorts his wife, Margaret, as their family is “Piped Ashore” during a ceremony celebrating his retirement after more than thirty years of active-duty service in the U.S. Navy. Peterson retired during a ceremony conducted Friday, February 24 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.

March 1, 2023

“You Come to Know He is the Classic “Mustang;” Cherry Point Sailor Retires after 30 Years of Navy Service

MCAS Cherry Point — The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point community gathered to celebrate the 30-year career of a retiring U.S. Navy Officer during a ceremony held February 24, 2023.

Sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point gather for a group photo Tuesday, February 21 after a luncheon held Tuesday, February 21. The luncheon was held to recognize Sailors for their sustained excellence and commitment to their daily duties in the first quarter of 2023. Recognized during the luncheon were: Hospital Apprentice Yuri Martinez Hernandez as Blue Jacket of the Quarter, Hospitalman Third Class Tiarra Myers as Junior Sailor of the Quarter, Hospitalman Second Class Emily Page as Sailor of the Quarter and Hospitalman First Class Garret Fralix as Senior Sailor of the Quarter.

March 1, 2023

Cherry Point Sailors Celebrate Excellence in Sailor of the Quarter Awards

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point celebrated the excellence of their peers during a luncheon held Tuesday, February 21 aboard the base.

Chief Petty Officer Luis Brown speaks during the memorial ceremony for the late Ms. Gail Lindsey on Wednesday, February 15 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Lindsey was a civilian General Schedule staff member aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point when she passed in late January, 2023.

March 1, 2023

“Gail was Tough and Honest;” Cherry Point Clinic Staff Gather to Celebrate, Honor Memory of Ms. Gail Lindsey

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors and civilians serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point gathered Wednesday, February 15 at the installation chapel to celebrate the life of Ms. Gail Lindsey.

Navy Captain Elizabeth Adriano, Commander of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, speaks during a memorial ceremony celebrating the life of the late Hospitalman Luigi D. Giovanni held Thursday, February 2 at the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Chapel. Giovanni served aboard the clinic as a Pharmacy Technician prior to his passing late January, 2023.

March 1, 2023

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Life, Memory of Hospitalman Luigi Di Giovanni

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors and civilians serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point honored the life and service of a Sailor who recently passed away.

A hearty BravoZulu to Hospital Corpsman Second Class Natassia Martinez! Martinez served aboard the clinic as Leading Petty Officer, Radiology Department from early 2019 to early 2023. She was recently presented the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for her exceptional service and knowledge. We wish her Fair Winds and Following Seas as she departs for the next chapter in her Navy career.

March 1, 2023

BZ to Hospital Corpsman Second Class Natassia Martinez

MCAS Cherry Point — A hearty BravoZulu to Hospital Corpsman Second Class Natassia Martinez!

New Navy Medicine command in Eastern North Carolina focuses on expeditionary medicine

March 1, 2023

New Navy Medicine command in Eastern North Carolina focuses on expeditionary medicine

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — There is a new Navy Medicine command positioned aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Navy Captain Darryl P. Arfsten assumed command as the first commanding officer of Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo on March 1, 2023.

U.S. Navy Commander David Bennett, deputy director for Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Branch Clinics, left, was recognized for his heroic actions that saved a life.

Feb. 27, 2023

U.S. Navy Commander recognized for heroic actions that saved a life

MARINE AIR STATION NEW RIVER, North Carolina — U.S. Navy Commander David Bennett, deputy director for Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Branch Clinics, was recognized for his heroic actions that saved a life.

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