Photo by Arsenio R. Cortez Jr. | Naval Medical Forces Pacific | 12.11.2024
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Joevanneoliver Ledres is recognized with a Flag Letter of Commendation from Rear Adm. Guido Valdes for collaborating with the operating room team at the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) Naha hospital during Exercise Keen Sword 25. His efforts highlighted the critical contributions of the enlisted community and strengthened U.S.-Japan interoperability and partnerships....
Photo by Arsenio R. Cortez Jr. | Naval Medical Forces Pacific | 12.11.2024
Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, presents a Flag Letter of Commendation to Hospitalman Apprentice Trinity Berlin for developing a bilingual patient tracking process, demonstrating interoperability while strengthening U.S.-Japan bilateral relations during Exercise Keen Sword 25....
Photo by Arsenio R. Cortez Jr. | Naval Medical Forces Pacific | 12.11.2024
Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, presents a challenge coin to Lt. j.g. David Morris for his outstanding efforts in coordinating the setup, sustainment, and deconstruction of the Expeditionary Medical Facility. Morris’ work showcased EMF 150-Bravo’s medical force generation capabilities and adaptability to austere conditions during Exercise Keen Sword 25....
Photo by Arsenio R. Cortez Jr. | Naval Medical Forces Pacific | 12.11.2024
Lt. Krista MacMurray receives a challenge coin from Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, for her pivotal contributions to the smooth operations of the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) 150-Bravo’s casualty receiving area and the successful integration of Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) medical assets, enhancing bilateral interoperability during Exercise Keen......
Photo by Arsenio R. Cortez Jr. | Naval Medical Forces Pacific | 12.11.2024
Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, recognizes Lt. Christine Cooper with a challenge coin for her leadership in establishing the Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) 150-Bravo’s casualty receiving area’s operations and integrating Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) medical assets, demonstrating exceptional collaboration and operational efficiency during Exercise......
Photo by Arsenio R. Cortez Jr. | Naval Medical Forces Pacific | 12.11.2024
Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, presents a challenge coin to Lt. Chelaya Bartlett for spearheading planning and training efforts before and throughout Exercise Keen Sword 25. Bartlett also managed travel arrangements for all 62 Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) 150-Bravo personnel, ensuring mission readiness and seamless execution....
Photo by Arsenio R. Cortez Jr. | Naval Medical Forces Pacific | 12.11.2024
Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, and Command Master Chief Jerry Cantorna, gather with Sailors from Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) 150-Bravo during a recognition ceremony at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Dec. 11. The Sailors were presented with challenge coins and Flag Letters of Commendation (FLOC) for exemplary performance highlighting Navy Medicine’s......
Photo by Sgt. Calah Thompson | Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni | 11.01.2024
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and Japan Self-Defense Force members pose for a group photo after the closing ceremony for exercise Keen Sword 25 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 1, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel,......
