The Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton (NAMRU Dayton) held a change-of-command ceremony on May 31 at the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
U.S. Navy Capt. Walter Dalitsch III was officially relieved by U.S. Navy Capt. William Howard in a formal event officiated by U.S. Navy Capt. Franca Jones, Commander of the Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC). A retirement ceremony Dalitsch immediately followed the change of command.
Dalitsch’ s tenure at NAMRU Dayton was marked by significant contributions to the unit's mission of optimizing the readiness, performance, and survivability of operational forces. Under his leadership, NAMRU Dayton advanced its research in environmental health effects,...
06.07.2024 | WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE , OHIO, US |
Story by Zachary Wilson
Dr. Karen Mumy, Environmental Health Effects Laboratory (EHEL) Director, demonstrates the Morris Water Maze to Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Tessa Fontaine, 88th ABW Command Chief Master Sergeant, during a visit to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) Dayton, April 16, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. NAMRU Dayton, part of Navy Medicine Research and Development, participates in medical research and development efforts dedicated to advancing warfighter lethality by protecting and enhancing health, readiness, and performance through cutting-edge toxicology, environmental health, and aerospace medical studies. U.S. Navy photo by Zachary Wilson.
