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260513-N-IX644-1104 (May 13, 2026) FALLS CHURCH, Va. U.S. Navy Capt. Jill Malderali-Drey has her hands blessed by Capt. William Hlavin, the Navy Medicine Enterprise chaplain, during a celebration for the 118th birthday of the Navy Medicine Nurse Corps at the Defense Health Headquarters, May 13. The Blessing of the Hands is a tradition held during National Nurses Week to honor the compassionate care provided by medical professionals. The ceremony symbolizes the vital importance of the human touch in healing and offers a moment of spiritual renewal for those supporting the DoW medical mission. Established on May 13, 1908, the Navy Nurse Corps has a rich legacy of providing exceptional, compassionate care to Sailors, Marines, and their families around the globe, ensuring the health and readiness of the force in both peacetime and conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sasha Ambrose)
| Date Taken: | 05.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.13.2026 15:51 |
| Photo ID: | 9681966 |
| VIRIN: | 260513-N-IX644-1104 |
| Resolution: | 3635x2596 |
| Size: | 2.64 MB |
| Location: | FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA, US |
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