Commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific (NMFP) held a change of command ceremony bidding farewell to Rear Adm. Guido F. Valdes and welcoming Rear Adm. Kevin J. Brown at Naval Medical Center San Diego, July 25, 2025. NMFP provides oversight for 10 Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Commands (NMRTC) on the West Coast and Pacific Rim that train, man and equip medical forces, primarily in military treatment facilities. Globally, NMFP oversees eight research laboratories that deliver research expertise in support of warfighter health and readiness. Additionally, NMFP manages the Naval Expeditionary Medicine Warfighter Development Center (NEMWDC), which plays a critical role in preparing medical teams for expeditionary and operational...
Naval Medical Center San Diego has adopted a cutting-edge new 3D-printing technology for producing waterproof casts. The technology, developed by ActivArmor, uses additive manufacturing to create breathable casts and splints that allow for improved treatment options with fewer limitations on patients’ activities.
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Darin Via, Navy Surgeon General and Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery visited Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command San Diego for an all-hands call and a tour of the facilities on July 24, 2025.
