U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Stephany Alayopadron, a preventative medicine technician with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, displays results after a water purity test on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 20, 2026. Alayopadron was recognized for being 1st MLG’s Blue Jacket recipient as a Petty Officer 3rd Class, before her new promotion. Blue Jacket recipients are chosen for being outstanding junior Sailors who represent the ideals of the professional Sailor. A native of Cuba, Alayopadron excels at her job as a preventative medicine technician, going above and beyond her peers, remaining always ready for what may come.
“One thing that motivates me is my peers,” said Alayopadron. “Seeing where I can help, where I can put my two pieces to the puzzle, and how it all connects, and knowing that being there as a leader or a peer can help someone.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Savannah Norris)
| Date Taken: | 04.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.24.2026 12:38 |
| Photo ID: | 9636558 |
| VIRIN: | 260420-M-TA747-1028 |
| Resolution: | 8192x4608 |
| Size: | 8.86 MB |
| Location: | CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US |
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