Ferguson assumes command of Naval Health Clinic, Perez-Lugo bids farewell

Photo By 94th Airlift Wing | Capt. Edgardo Perez-Lugoa, native of Puerto Rico, will retire after 30 years of service. In his final address to his sailors, Perez-Lugo praised their efforts during his tenure as commanding officer. Capt. John F. Ferguson assumed command of more than 350 personnel at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point from Capt. Edgardo Perez-Lugo during a ceremony at Miller’s Landing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 13. (U.S. Navy photo by Bill W. Love)  

CHERRY POINT, NC, UNITED STATES

07.13.2012

Story by Lance Cpl. S.T. Stewart 

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – Capt. John F. Ferguson assumed command of more than 350 personnel at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point from Capt. Edgardo Perez-Lugo during a ceremony at Miller’s Landing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 13.

Perez-Lugo, a native of Puerto Rico, will retire after 30 years of service.

In his final address to his sailors, Perez-Lugo praised their efforts during his tenure as commanding officer.

During Perez-Lugo's tenure, the Naval Health Clinic was named the best ambulatory facility in the nation by the Naval Inspector General Medical and Dental Division. For the first time ever the clinic also received two Navy Surgeon General Health Promotion and Wellness Awards. The clinic was awarded with the silver award in 2010 and the gold award in 2011, according to the public affairs representative for the clinic.

Perez-Lugo attributed the success to the constant strength, dedication and motivation of the sailors.

Ferguson, a native of Chapel Hill, N.C., comes to the clinic after serving as the executive officer at Naval Hospital Rota, Spain.

"I look forward to being a part of the Cherry Point community," he said. "I am honored to be your new commanding officer."

Ferguson's career highlights include a tour as the head of Dental Corps Programs at Navy Recruiting Command Headquarters, and serving as the director for administration at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, 2005-2008, which included a six-month deployment to Expeditionary Medical Facility Kuwait.

Included in Ferguson's personal decorations are the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

• Date Taken: 07.13.2012
• Date Posted: 07.17.2012 09:23
• Story ID: 91670
• Location: CHERRY POINT, NC, US