Naval Medical Center San Diego

09/04/2026

☣️ TRAIN. RESPOND. PROTECT. ☣️

Sailors assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego strengthened their emergency response capabilities today during hazardous material decontamination training.

The hands-on training challenged Sailors to practice critical decontamination procedures, properly utilize protective equipment, and work together as a team.

Training like this is about building confidence, sharpening skills, and ensuring our Sailors are prepared to respond when every second counts.

At NMCSD, readiness starts before the emergency happens. ⚓💪

09/04/2026

⚓ READY TO ADVANCE! ⚓
Sailors assigned to put their knowledge to the test today as they participated in the Navy-wide E-6 advancement examination.

The advancement exam represents more than an opportunity to put on the next chevron, it reflects the dedication, professional knowledge, leadership, and commitment our Sailors bring to the Navy every day.

To all of our Sailors who tested today: You prepared. You showed up. You gave it your best. Bravo Zulu!

Best of luck as you continue striving toward the next level of leadership and responsibility. We’re rooting for you! ⚓💪

08/28/2026

Keeping the Warfighter Ready & Lethal! ⚓💪

and are currently hosting the 's Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) Medical Inspector General (MEDIG) team, led by Capt. William Deniston, for an intensive multi-day inspection visit.

To kick off the evaluation, inspectors received an immersive first-day exposure to critical readiness platforms, 27 Aug. The team then toured the cutting-edge Bioskills and Simulation Training Center, observed advanced capabilities at the Virtual Medical Operations Center, and walked through EMF Bravo’s spaces—gaining a firsthand look at how personnel train, sustain, and deploy life-saving capabilities.

This comprehensive inspection directly supports the core mandate of NMRTC San Diego and EMF Bravo to maintain maximum operational readiness and clinical quality.

Welcome aboard MEDIG!

08/21/2026

⚓ Huge congratulations are in order! ⚓
San Diego Commander, CAPT. J.J. Bailey, recognized our newest Shipmates of the Month! 🎉 Let’s hear it for these stellar performers! 👏🌟

Breaking out in a command full of outstanding Sailors is no easy task. Every month, up to 30 exceptional Sailors are nominated for this honor. To earn this title, each recipient was selected through a rigorous and competitive merit-based selection process:
HM2 Brittany Wall
HM3 Toni Hillgarcia
HM3 Gabriel Strobel
HM3 Labrijojette Labanon
HM3 Mickayla Erdman
RS3 Terese Her
HN Abbigail Valov
HN Jeremiah Gonzalez
HN Brian Storer Jr.
HN Philliperyan Antioquia

You represent the very best of our team, and your daily hard work keeps our mission moving forward!

08/19/2026

Forging America’s next generation of warfighters requires peak medical readiness! 🫡⚡️

Rear Adm. Guido Valdez, Medical Officer of the Marine Corps, recently toured Naval Branch Health Clinic MCRD San Diego to see how our Sailors and healthcare team directly fuel Marine Corps force generation.

Whether supporting fresh recruits or the elite cadre at Drill Instructor and Recruiter schools, NMCSD healthcare professionals deliver world-class medical, dental, and rehabilitative care to ensure our Navy and Marine Corps team is fit, resilient, and ready to deploy anywhere in the world. 🌊🦅

During the visit, Rear Adm. Valdez also awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to HM3 Hailey Arp for her swift, lifesaving emergency response during recruit field training! 🥇👏

👉 Click the link to read how Navy Medicine powers warfighter lethality and readiness: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/572427/medical-officer-marine-corps-visits-mcrd-san-diego

📝HM2 Antoine C. Duplessis, Jr.

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Guido Valdez, medical officer of the Marine Corps, visited Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego to observe the comprehensive healthcare services provided to recruits, permanent personnel, and staff, Aug. 6. The visit included interactions with Sailors and staff along with....

08/12/2026

🏗️ Milestone Reached at MCRD San Diego!

Today, leadership from , alongside our partners from , , and , celebrated the structural steel topping out and beam-signing ceremony for the new Branch Health Clinic!

CAPT Jerry J. Bailey, Director of NMCSD, praised the exceptional dedication of the construction crew, noting they are operating ahead of schedule. "NMCSD is fully committed to our Marines, and we are dedicated to ensuring they receive the highest quality care in the finest medical facilities," he shared.

CDR Joselyn Mercado-Abadie, OIC of MCRD San Diego Branch Health Clinic, also highlighted the medical force generation significance that the new clinic will bring.

Once complete, this premier clinic will deliver integrated, world-class care to our recruits, Marines, and Sailors.

Bravo Zulu to everyone involved in bringing this vision to life! ⚓️🦅

08/07/2026

Despite finite resources, the heart, dedication, and innovation across Navy Medicine are truly immeasurable! ⚓️

Acting Surgeon General Rear Adm. Matthew Case saw these attributes in action during his recent visit to . During his tour, he engaged with executive leadership, visited the newly opened 's Patient Advocacy and Resource Center (PARC), and met with staff enhancing the patient experience through the RELATIONS® for Healthcare Transformation course.

He also took time to hit the deckplates in the 5 East and 5 North medical wards, recognizing three outstanding Hospital Corpsmen for their unwavering commitment to patient care and warfighter readiness. BZ to Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Alexander Barnes, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Kaitlyn Crosby, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Zoe Miner! 🪙

Read more about how NMRTC San Diego is advancing Navy Medicine’s mission here:

Thank you Admiral Case for your visit!

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/571817/navy-acting-surgeon-general-accounts-immeasurable-attributes-during-san-diego-visit

SAN DIEGO — The visit illustrated that despite operating in an environment of finite budgets and personnel, the overabundance of heart, dedication, and innovation is what prevails across Navy Medicine. These immeasurable attributes that exemplify the force were on full display when Acting Surgeon ...

08/05/2026

⚓ Please join us in congratulating these Sailors who have been selected for advancement to the rank of Chief Petty Officer! 👏

HMC (SEL) Rhomnick Casila
HMC (SEL) Kyle Tillman
HMC (SEL) Juan Wongpicot
HMC (SEL) Marcus Jackson
RSC (SEL) Terence Jackson

Their selection is a testament to their unwavering dedication to their Sailors and to 's mission of providing the highest quality health care to our service members, veterans, and their families. on a job well done! 🎉

08/04/2026

⚓ Mission First. Warfighter Always. 🇺🇸

Everything we do begins and ends with warfighter readiness.

At and , our physicians, Hospital Corpsmen, nurses, and civilian professionals deliver exceptional health care—but our purpose extends far beyond treating patients.
Our mission is to ensure every Sailor and Marine entrusted to our care is medically ready to deploy, fight, and win—anytime, anywhere.

Through relentless training, culture of excellence, disciplined stewardship, and unwavering commitment to one another, we strengthen the readiness of the Fleet and Fleet Marine Force while providing world-class care to service members, families, veterans, and retirees.

America's military superiority depends on ready warfighters—and ready warfighters depend on Navy Medicine.

⚓ Balboa is us.
⚓ Anytime. Anywhere.
⚓ Move out and draw fire!

07/31/2026

🏆 Attention to Award! 🏆

Commander, Capt. Jerry "JJ" Bailey, presented awards at
quarters this morning to recognize several Sailors and civilian staff for their outstanding contributions to the mission of providing the highest quality medical care to our veterans, service members, and their families.

👏 Bravo Zulu to all of the award recipients on a job well done!

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal:
LT David Morris

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal:
LCDR Avery Briggs
LT Delaney Smith
HM1 Kyle Hugo
HM2 Mark Gregory
HM2 Bryan Wakefield
HM2 Temmy Justinianonununez
HM2 Xzavier Morales
HM3 Jose Pineda
HM3 Isabel Diazplascencia

Civilian of the Quarter:
Ms. Marylyn Serrano
Ms. Jenn Deer

🫡 Remain engaged and keep drawing fire! ⚓

📷 HM2 Kate Castro

07/31/2026

💪☀️ Always Ready. Always Fit. Always Mission Focused.

Warfighter readiness starts with physical fitness.

Today, 's Health & Wellness Department, in partnership with MWR, launched the Warrior Readiness Training Program (WRTP) with an energizing workout under the San Diego sun.

The WRTP equips Sailors with the training, coaching, and resources they need to build strength, improve endurance, and exceed Navy physical readiness standards—all while remaining ready to deliver world-class health care to active duty service members, retirees, veterans, and their families.

Physical readiness isn't just about passing a fitness assessment. It's about building a force that's prepared to deploy, support the Fleet and Fleet Marine Force, and answer the nation's call at a moment's notice.

Mission ready. Warfighter focused. Always ready. 🇺🇸⚓