BREMERTON, Wash. – U.S. Navy Hospital apprentice Matthew A. Barajas receives the Joint Service Achievement Medal from Capt. Karla Lepore, commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command, during an awards ceremony at quarters, July 21, 2026. Barajas distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as general duty corpsman in dental services at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, from September 2024 to January 2026. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer Benedict).
| Date Taken: | 07.21.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.24.2026 17:47 |
| Photo ID: | 9831229 |
| VIRIN: | 260721-N-QW460-1029 |
| Resolution: | 1918x1275 |
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| Location: | BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, US |
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