Naval Medical Forces Development Command

10/20/2026

Shipmate going ashore! 🫡⚓

Please join us in congratulating Capt. Lisa Gittleman, deputy chief of staff, Navy Reserve-Naval Medical Forces Development Command, on her retirement.

Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, NMFDC, presided over the ceremony where Gittleman wrapped up 30 years of naval service, surrounded by friends and family at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Theater, Oct. 17, 2026.

Fair winds & following seas, ma'am! Thank you for your unwavering professionalism and loyal devotion to duty. 🇺🇸

10/19/2026

Naval Medical Forces Development Command (NMFDC) held an all hands call, recognizing October award recipients, welcoming new members to the team, and highlighting this month's Civilian in the Spotlight.

We bid farewell to Lt. Cmdr. Wesley Poirier, who was presented the Meritorious Service Medal. 🎖

We officially welcomed:
Mr. Vincent Villanueva
HMC Ashley Gonzales
Lt. Melissa Escobar
HMCM Andrew Taylor
HMC Matthew Hartwell

Civilian in the Spotlight:
Mrs. Francela Puertollano, N4

Congrats, welcome aboard, & bravo zulu!

10/15/2026

“The City Council and I are proud to celebrate the 251st birthday of the United States Navy and honor generations of Sailors who have defended our nation since 1775.” – San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones

Naval Medical Forces Development Command leadership joined Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and leadership to celebrate 251 years of Unwavering Vigilance & Unmatched Lethality at the San Antonio City Council Chambers, Oct. 15, 2026. 🌊⚓

Read the full story here: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/577058/military-city-usa-honors-251-years-unwavering-vigilance-unmatched-lethality


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10/13/2026

10/07/2026

Mission Driven, People Powered! ⚓ 💪

Today we highlight Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Braden Johnson, the Special Operations Combat Medic course Trauma 1 noncommissioned officer in charge at the Navy Medicine Operational Training Command - NMOTC's Naval Special Operations Medical Institute, who plays a critical role in forging the next generation of special operations medical personnel. ⚔️⚕️

📲Read more here: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/576570/mission-driven-people-powered-hm1-braden-johnson

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09/30/2026

ICYMI: Month in Review Across the Naval Medical Forces Development Command Region! ⚓

Here is a quick look at what our teams accomplished across the command this month:

⚓ Welcome to the Mess: Congratulations to all the new Chief Petty Officers pinned across the Region after completing Chief Season!
🔗 Read about the pinning ceremony held at the Navy Medicine Operational Training Command - NMOTC: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/575320/nmotc-chief-pinning
🕊️ 25 Years Later – Never Forget: The region paused to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11. At NMFDC HQ, Operations Deputy James Ohman reflected on running toward the struck Pentagon, while the Navy Medicine Training Support Command held a solemn ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio to honor the fallen and reaffirm our commitment to readiness.
🔗 Read Ohman’s Reflection: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/574463/running-through-smoke-us-navy-veteran-reflects-9-11-25th-anniversary
🔗 NMTSC Ceremony: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/575442/nmtsc-remembers-9-11-25-years-later
🐍 Operational Readiness at the Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command: Military Tropical Medicine students sharpened their critical care skills during the "Snakes Alive!" symposium, mastering venomous bite identification and austere envenomation response.
🔗 https://www.dvidshub.net/news/574325/nmlpdcs-snakes-alive-symposium-strengthens-readiness

💪 People Powered at NMTSC: We highlighted HM2 Victoria Ledford, a Navy Medical Training Instructor forging the next generation of disciplined, fleet-ready Hospital Corpsmen.
🔗 https://www.dvidshub.net/news/574969/mission-driven-people-powered-hm2-victoria-ledford

09/29/2026

⚓️ Rank & responsibility.

🩺 in 1866, the U.S. Navy created the "Fleet Surgeon" title—ensuring senior medical officers had the authority and pay they deserved.
📷 Pictured (2nd from right): Fleet Surgeon Joseph Beale in 1866.

09/24/2026

🎉Get ready to celebrate the Navy's 251st birthday and make plans to join us for the South Texas Regional Navy Ball on October 17, 2026. ⚓

Let's celebrate our heritage and the future of the U.S. Navy together. Active or retired members from all services are invited as well as civilians. Don't miss out on this special night!

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09/18/2026

✈️⚓Happy 79th Birthday to the United States Air Force!

Warfighter readiness is a joint mission and we are proud to serve alongside our Air Force brothers and sisters in uniform—especially the flight medics, doctors, nurses, and medical technicians delivering world-class care wherever the mission calls. 🌏🩺

To all Airmen: happy birthday and thank you for your unwavering commitment to our nation's defense.



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09/17/2026

Mission Driven, People Powered! ⚓💪

Today we highlight Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Victoria Ledford, a Navy Medical Training Instructor with the Navy Medicine Training Support Command, who plays a vital role in shaping and developing the U.S. Navy’s next generation of Hospital Corpsmen.🌏

📲Read her full story here: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/574969/mission-driven-people-powered-hm2-victoria-ledford

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