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    Naval Medical Forces Atlantic Celebrates 79th Medical Service Corps Birthday [Image 5 of 5]

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    Two U.S. Navy personnel in NWU Type III camouflage uniforms are cutting a ceremonial cake together using a sword/saber at what appears to be a Naval Medical Forces Atlantic birthday or anniversary celebration. The event is taking place in front of multiple flags including the U.S. flag, Marine Corps flag, and Naval Medical Forces Atlantic command flag. Several other uniformed personnel stand in the background observing the ceremony.

    PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    08.07.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Travis Decker 

    Naval Medical Forces Atlantic

    Lt. j.g. Merrypaula Valdez and Capt. Pamela Klepactulensru, assigned to Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, cut a ceremonial cake during the 79th Medical Service Corps birthday celebration on board NSA-HR Hampton Roads, Portsmouth-Annex, Aug. 7, 2026. MSC was established on Aug. 4, 1947, and is Navy Medicine’s most diverse corps with 31 specialties and more than 2,900 active and reserve officers practicing or training in more than 31 different healthcare specialties. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)

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    Date Taken: 08.07.2026
    Date Posted: 08.07.2026 12:05
    Photo ID: 9856442
    VIRIN: 260807-N-KC192-1043
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 5.31 MB
    Location: PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, US
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    Downloads: 1

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    A ceremonial birthday cake for the Medical Service Corps is displayed on a table in front of military flags and a Naval Medical Forces Atlantic emblem. The cake features the Medical Service Corps insignia and reads 'Happy Birthday' in blue frosting. The setting appears to be an official military celebration event.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel in NWU Type III (digital camouflage) uniforms are participating in what appears to be a military ceremony or official reading. The female officer in the foreground is reading from a long scroll or document, while a male sailor identified by his name tape as 'Vernon' stands smiling in the background. An American flag and what appears to be a Marine Corps or Navy unit flag are visible behind them.
    A formal U.S. Navy ceremony is taking place in a room decorated with military insignia, including the Naval Medical Forces Atlantic seal. Four personnel in Navy Working Uniform (NWU Type III camouflage) are present, with a senior officer appearing to address the group. A celebration cake, a ceremonial sword, and official documents are visible on the table, suggesting a promotion, award, or anniversary ceremony.
    A U.S. Navy officer identified by name tape as 'HAWKINS' is speaking or briefing, gesturing with both hands. He is wearing the Navy Working Uniform (NWU Type III) with a single star insignia indicating the rank of Rear Admiral (Lower Half). He is positioned in front of a Naval Forces Atlantic emblem flanked by a U.S. Marine Corps flag and a U.S. Navy flag.
    Two U.S. Navy personnel in NWU Type III camouflage uniforms are cutting a ceremonial cake together using a sword/saber at what appears to be a Naval Medical Forces Atlantic birthday or anniversary celebration. The event is taking place in front of multiple flags including the U.S. flag, Marine Corps flag, and Naval Medical Forces Atlantic command flag. Several other uniformed personnel stand in the background observing the ceremony.

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