Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Rogelio Mejia, Navy Medicine Training Support Command, sends greeting for America's 250th birthday at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, June 25, 2026. (U.S. Navy video by Malcolm McClendon)
Naval Postgraduate Dental School (NPDS), a component of the Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command, plays a critical role in developing highly specialized dental officers who support both clinical excellence and operational missions across Navy Medicine. Among these missions is forensic identification, an essential function in honoring fallen service members and supporting their families.
