Brig. Gen. Charles Tripler’s mark on military medicine went beyond providing care to the injured and sick: he helped build a more organized, effective, and safe military medical system. In an era when disease often killed more soldiers than combat, Tripler pushed for stronger standards in recruiting, better sanitation, more organized medical administration, and clearer guidance for U.S. Army surgeons.
His lasting impact in military medicine echoes in the mission of Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii: to “generate, train, and sustain readiness to provide a medically ready joint force and ready medical force to deploy, save lives, and conserve the fighting strength. We deliver quality, safe and effective healthcare to all...
A video compilation of photos from Capt. Rona Green’s, former commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command New England, featuring Sailors, staff, and events during her time as commanding officer of NMRTC New England, Newport, Rhode Island, June 9, 2026. Capt. Green, native of Malvern, Arkansas, is retiring from the Navy following more than 36 years of service, starting with her enlistment as a dental technician in July of 1989. Under Capt. Green’s leadership, the command achieved significant milestones in readiness, quality, and operational efficiency. (U.S. Navy video by Hospital Corpsman Third Class Jammel Tilley)
