Branch Health Clinic Bridgeport

10/13/2026

🩺 Putting battlefield medical skills to the test

In the remote mountains of California's eastern Sierra Nevada, being prepared for a medical emergency is essential.

Hospital corpsmen assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Detachment Bridgeport at the DeWert Branch Health Clinic recently conducted a mass casualty exercise, treating simulated battlefield injuries while practicing the rapid decision-making, teamwork and lifesaving skills needed to respond when lives are on the line.

"The crew of DeWert Branch Health Clinic, just like our Medal of Honor recipient namesake, are preparing to be an asset on the battlefront.”
— Chief Hospital Corpsman Noah Morrison

📰 Read the full story:
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/576851/bridgeport-hospital-corpsmen-put-battlefield-medical-skills-test

10/02/2026

⚓ Meet NMRTC Twentynine Palms Sailor of the 3rd Quarter: Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Courtlynn Stinson

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Courtlynn Stinson, an X-ray technician assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Detachment Bridgeport, was selected as NMRTC Twentynine Palms Sailor of the 3rd Quarter.

A Mobile, Alabama, native, Stinson supports warfighter readiness through diagnostic imaging and patient care while also serving in several leadership roles at the detachment.

“I joined the Navy to serve a purpose larger than myself and to build a robust foundation in medicine. Navy Medicine has given me more opportunities than I could have ever imagined.”
— Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Courtlynn Stinson

📰 Read more about Stinson and her Navy Medicine journey:
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/576286/meet-nmrtc-twentynine-palms-sailor-3rd-quarter-hospital-corpsman-2nd-class-courtlynn-stinson

Navy Medicine | Military Health | Defense Health Agency | Naval Medical Forces Pacific

09/17/2026

🔬 Dual reaccreditations validate laboratory’s commitment to high-quality patient care

Accurate and timely laboratory results give healthcare providers the critical information they need to diagnose illness, guide treatment and make informed decisions for patients.

The Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms Laboratory Department recently earned reaccreditations from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB), recognizing the quality and reliability of its diagnostic testing, blood banking and transfusion services.

“Reaccreditation is not the result of a temporary surge in effort; it reflects a daily culture of self-critique, peer accountability and ongoing refinement that ensures our patients receive quality lab services around the clock.”
— Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Magare, director for clinical support services

👏 Bravo Zulu to the laboratory team for its continued commitment to delivering high-quality care to warfighters, retirees and their families!

📰 Read the full story 👇:
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/575002/naval-hospital-twentynine-palms-laboratory-earns-cap-aabb-reaccreditations

Navy Medicine | Defense Health Agency | Naval Medical Forces Pacific | Military Health

09/09/2026

🚁 Taking training to new heights

Hospital corpsmen assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Detachment Bridgeport recently took their medical skills from the clinic to the airfield during air MEDEVAC training with the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center and Nevada Army National Guard.

The training gave Sailors hands-on experience with helicopter casualty loading, hoist operations, aircrew communication and the unique challenges of providing care in high-altitude mountain environments.

“The training gave our Sailors experience with everything from scene safety at a helicopter landing zone and communicating with aircrews to securing patients and conducting casualty reports. It also reinforced the medical and aviation considerations that become especially important when you're operating at altitude.”
— Chief Hospital Corpsman Noah Morrison

📰 Read the full story 👇:
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/574173/nmrtd-bridgeport-builds-air-medevac-skills-through-mountain-training

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.

📰 Read the full story👇:
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/572746/nmrtu-china-lake-bolsters-installation-readiness-exercise-citadel-rumble

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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

🫡 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 on 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. As officer in charge, Stulo will also lead Navy Medicine Readiness and Detachment Bridgeport, with operates Branch Health Clinic Bridgeport.

📰 Read the full story 👇:
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/570036/nmrtu-china-lake-transfers-leadership-change-charge-ceremony

06/30/2026

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06/23/2026

Corpsman Up: NMRTD Bridgeport Honors Hospital Corps Legacy, Welcomes Dewert Family at 128th Birthday Celebration ⚓

On June 16, 2026, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Detachment (NMRTD) Bridgeport, located at the DeWert Branch Health Clinic, celebrated a major milestone: the 128th birthday of the United States Navy Hospital Corps.

Held in the Chow Hall of the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, nestled in the remote and rugged High Sierras, the celebration carried profound historical significance. The event featured the distinguished presence of the family of Medal of Honor Recipient and clinic namesake, Hospitalman Richard D. Dewert. Special guests Patricia Dewert, Kelly Davidson, Nicholas Winn, and Brittany Davidson were in attendance, witnessing firsthand how the Dewert legacy continues to inspire and impact the Hospital Corps today.

The gathering served as a powerful reminder of military heritage and Esprit de Corps. It uniquely brought together the operational Mountain Medicine Hospital Corpsman unit and the shore-based Clinic Corpsman staff for a joint celebration.

This unified event established a foundational line of effort for the clinic’s future integration with the Mountain Medicine training cadre, directly supporting Mountain Warfare Training operations in Bridgeport. Ultimately, the ceremony highlighted NMRTD Bridgeport’s commitment to the Warrior Ethos and the Corpsman Pledge. By honoring their past, the personnel reinforced their dedication to "brilliance in the basics" and maintained a ready, willing nature to support the warfighter’s mission—whenever and wherever they are needed.

Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms | Naval Medical Forces Pacific | Navy Medicine | Defense Health Agency | Military Health

06/09/2026