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In this issue we look back at the legacy of the “Balboa” name and its deep significance to Navy Medicine. Our history in Balboa Park began in 1917 when... read more

In this issue we look back at the legacy of the “Balboa” name and its deep significance to Navy Medicine. Our history in Balboa Park began in 1917 when we opened a 2-ward clinic (“War Dispensary”) on the grounds of the former Panama-California Exposition. Today, nearly 110 years later, the Balboa name has become synonymous with excellence in medical care and innovation, training the next generation of healthcare providers, and ensuring operational readiness.  less

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In this issue we look back at Navy Medicine in the Battle of Midway. This legendary battle and turning point in the Pacific War remains a sacred date for... read more

In this issue we look back at Navy Medicine in the Battle of Midway. This legendary battle and turning point in the Pacific War remains a sacred date for our service. And throughout the battle, Navy Medicine did what it has always done—keeping our Sailors and Marines in the fight and saving lives under the most harrowing conditions  less

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In this issue we look back at the history of Navy Medicine in Italy (and before that the Italian Peninsula States)–from the appearance of our first... read more

In this issue we look back at the history of Navy Medicine in Italy (and before that the Italian Peninsula States)–from the appearance of our first overseas hospital in Syracuse in the Kingdom of Sicily during the first Barbary War to the role of medical personnel in World War II’s Italian Campaign to the vital medical support that is provided to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa today.  less

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In this issue we look back at the history of Chief Petty Officer rank in Navy Medicine—from 1 April 1893 to the present. For over 130 years, Navy Chiefs... read more

In this issue we look back at the history of Chief Petty Officer rank in Navy Medicine—from 1 April 1893 to the present. For over 130 years, Navy Chiefs have served as the backbone of Navy Medicine—providing invaluable experience, technical expertise, and mentorship—leading today and building the foundations for tomorrow!  less

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In this issue we look back at the history of Navy Medicine in Japan – from Commodore Perry’s geopolitical shifting expedition of 1850s and the role of... read more

In this issue we look back at the history of Navy Medicine in Japan – from Commodore Perry’s geopolitical shifting expedition of 1850s and the role of the Naval Hospital Yokohama to the vital medical support provided to 7th Fleet and III MEF today.  less

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In this issue, we look back at the Navy Medical Department 50 years ago in the American Bicentennial year of 1976, as medical and dental centers were... read more

In this issue, we look back at the Navy Medical Department 50 years ago in the American Bicentennial year of 1976, as medical and dental centers were getting "regionalized," new naval medical facilities in Okinawa and (the ever controversial) New Orleans were coming online, a new Surgeon General was taking the helm, the SPRINT program being developed and fleet hospitals (now known as expeditionary medical facilities) were reborn.  less