NMRTC Cherry Point Officer Promotes to Lt. Cmdr.

Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point
Story by Thomas Cieslak

Date: 09.02.2026
Posted: 09.02.2026 09:46
News ID: 573757
NMRTC Cherry Point Officer Promotes to Lt. Cmdr.

Lt. Cmdr. Stefen Petry head of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point’s Physical and Occupational Therapy departments, promoted to the rank during a ceremony on Monday, September 1, 2026.

In his role, Petry leads a team of Sailors and civilians responsible for assisting in the physical rehabilitation of injured Marines and Sailors stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, facilitating their return to full-duty status.

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