Branch Health Clinic China Lake

08/19/2026

🚨 Testing readiness for when it matters most

Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit China Lake recently joined Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake emergency responders and community partners for Exercise Citadel Rumble, a mass-casualty exercise simulating an aircraft crash, structural fires, a building collapse and multiple casualties.

The unit helped plan and execute the exercise, provided hospital corpsmen as casualty role players, and prepared Branch Health Clinic China Lake to receive simulated patients. The exercise tested casualty triage, treatment and tracking while strengthening coordination among military and civilian emergency response partners.

⚓ The training helps ensure Sailors and staff are prepared to respond when called upon — both at home and wherever the mission needs them.

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08/11/2026

⚓ Congratulations to NMRTU China Lake’s Sailor of the Month!

Congratulations to Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Gaitan on his selection as Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit China Lake’s Sailor of the Month for July 2026!

Gaitan earned this recognition through his outstanding professionalism, strong work ethic and commitment to providing excellent customer service. His positive attitude and dedication to teamwork set a strong example for his fellow Sailors and contribute directly to the successful
accomplishment of NMRTU China Lake’s mission.

Bravo Zulu, HM3 Gaitan, on this well-deserved recognition! 👏⚓

07/21/2026

Congratulations to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Twentynine Palms Chief Information Officer Lt. Cmdr. Emmanuel Dadzie on receiving the 2025 Captain Joan Dooling Award for Information Professional Excellence!

This prestigious Navy Medicine recognition honors exceptional leadership, innovation and dedication in advancing information management and technology in support of the fleet and the force. Dadzie's commitment to improving healthcare technology and operational readiness continues to make a lasting impact across Navy Medicine.

Bravo Zulu on this well-deserved achievement! ⚓👏

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – During the Persian Gulf War, U.S. Navy Capt. M. Joan Dooling recognized that medical readiness required rapid, reliable data. She bypassed the red tape to implement email across

07/16/2026

⚓ June Sailor of the Month

Congratulations to Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Garrett McDonald on being selected as Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit China Lake's June 2026 Sailor of the Month.

HM3 McDonald was recognized for his outstanding professionalism, exceptional customer service, strong work ethic, and unwavering commitment to supporting the mission of Navy Medicine. His dedication to teamwork and delivering high-quality care exemplifies the standards of excellence expected of our Sailors every day.

Thank you for your hard work and continued commitment to our warfighters, beneficiaries, and the China Lake community.

Please join us in congratulating HM3 McDonald on this well-deserved recognition! ⚓👏

07/16/2026

🫡 NMRTU China Lake transfers leadership at change of charge ceremony

Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit China Lake transferred leadership during a change of charge ceremony July 10 at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, as Lt. Cmdr. Alex R. Stulo relieved Cmdr. William “PJ” Martin as officer in charge.

The ceremony recognized Martin's dedicated leadership and welcomed Stulo as he assumes responsibility for leading the unit, which operates Branch Health Clinic China Lake in support of operational readiness at one of the Navy's premier research, development, acquisition, test and evaluation installations.

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06/29/2026

06/23/2026

⚓ Celebrating 128 Years of the Hospital Corps!

Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit China Lake marked the 128th Birthday of the United States Navy Hospital Corps on June 17 with a ceremony honoring the legacy, service, and sacrifice of generations of corpsmen.

HM2 Eric Padron led the celebration and prepared the ceremonial birthday cake table, drawing on his experience as a former Culinary Specialist. HM3 Mohammad Wasiq and HM3 Jordan Smith joined HM2 Padron in sharing the history of the Hospital Corps, including its distinguished record of service and the 22 Medals of Honor earned by Navy corpsmen.

The ceremony also recognized Mr. Erin Fairbanks, Industrial Hygienist, as the unit's most senior corpsman (retired) and HA Christopher Thomas as the youngest, symbolizing the enduring tradition of service that connects generations of Hospital Corpsmen.

Happy 128th Birthday to the United States Navy Hospital Corps!

06/18/2026

🏥 A walk down memory lane

Branch Health Clinic China Lake recently welcomed retired Capt. Rick T**i, who served as Officer in Charge at the clinic from 1988 to 1991.

Cmdr. William “PJ” Martin, the clinic’s current Officer in Charge, provided Capt. T**i with a tour of the facility and discussed how the clinic has evolved over the decades. Together, they reflected on both the changes—including updated interiors and renovated spaces—and the areas that have remained familiar, such as portions of the treatment room and office spaces.

The two leaders also discussed the clinic’s mission, staffing, and patient care operations. During Capt. T**i’s tenure, approximately 1,000 Sailors were assigned to the installation, and medical services operated on a larger scale than they do today. The visit offered a unique opportunity to compare past and present operations while highlighting the clinic’s enduring role in supporting the China Lake community.

Thank you, Capt. T**i, for visiting Branch Health Clinic China Lake and for your continued connection to Navy Medicine.

05/28/2026