Story by Chief Petty Officer Matthew Cole | Federal Vaccine Response | 05.09.2021
NORFOLK, Va. (May 09, 2021) – Approximately 120 Sailors from the Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Portsmouth, and the Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadrons deployed together to the Community Vaccination Center (CVC) at the former Macy’s in the Military Circle Mall in Norfolk, as part of the federal vaccine response. Ten nurses from NMRTC oversee the vaccination......
Story by André B. Sobocinski, Historian | U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery | 04.09.2021
On April 9, 2021, at a ceremony held at the Walter Reed Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, Md., Capt. Gerard “Jay” Woelkers, MSC, USN, retired after 39 years in the Navy. His proudest achievements are his family, his family's legacy of service and his ability to make a positive impact on the sailors that he served with in his distinguished career....
Story by André B. Sobocinski, Historian | U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery | 04.09.2021
In historic ceremony at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) Bethesda, Md., held on April 9, 2021, Capt. Steve T. Aboona succeeded Capt. Gerard "Jay" Woelkers as commanding officer of NMRTC Bethesda, Md....
