Naval Medical Center San Diego

physicians are helping shape the future of combat casualty care. At the 2026 Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA) Scientific Assembly, NMCSD researchers earned top honors for groundbreaking work in combat medicine, showcasing innovations that strengthen warfighter readiness and improve survival on the battlefield.

Discover how experts are advancing military medical research and delivering lifesaving solutions for service members around the world. Read the full story below:

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/566883/nmcsd-physicians-showcase-combat-medicine-research-2026-soma-assembly-earn-top-honors

NMCSD Physicians Showcase Combat Medicine Research at 2026 SOMA Assembly, Earn Top Honors Two resident physicians from Naval Medical Center San Diego represented Navy Medicine at the 2026 Scientific Assembly of the Special Operations Medical Association from April 27 to May 1 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Their cutting-edge research focused on improving battlefield survivability, expeditio...

🏆Awards at Quarters!🏆

Commander, Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, presented awards at
quarters this morning to recognize several Sailors 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!👏

Meritorious Service Medal
CAPT David Foster

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
HM2 James Shea

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
LT Hanna Stewart
LTJG Jamila Love
HM3 Hannah Shim

🤰🏽Parenting author Heidi Murkoff, creator of the iconic "What to Expect When You're Expecting" series, visited Naval Medical Center San Diego to meet with military families, share parenting advice, and boost morale among patients and staff.

During her visit last week, Murkoff signed books, answered questions, and connected with expectant and new parents navigating the unique challenges of military life. Her visit highlighted the importance of community, support, and family readiness for service members and their loved ones.

Read how Murkoff's message of encouragement and resilience resonated with military families at NMCSD and why her longstanding commitment to supporting military parents continues to make a difference.

Full story:
https://www.dvidshub.net/news/566796/parenting-author-heidi-murkoff-visits-military-families-nmcsd

Parenting Author Heidi Murkoff Visits Military Families at NMCSD Parenting author Heidi Murkoff, creator of "What to Expect When You're Expecting", visited Naval Medical Center San Diego on May 28 to meet with military families, sign books, and share parenting advice with expectant and new parents. During her visit, Murkoff connected with patients and staff whose...

🏆 Awards at Quarters! 🏆

Acting Commander, Capt. Richard Pozniak, 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 Achievement Medal:
HM1 Kayala Winebrinner
HM1 Nathan Walls
HM2 Leilani Medina
HM2 Daniel Kim
HM2 Kellie Monroe
HM2 Tanner Albright
HM3 Anthony Williams
HM3 Kayla Lopez
HM3 Alicia Templeton
HM3 Jonathan Zeta

Civilian Service Achievement Medal:
Leilani Oliver
Raymond Slick
Neville Hibbert

Mark your calendars for this upcoming town hall! is seeking max participation from our beneficiaries. Hope to see you there. Virtual option is also available. Details in the attached flyer.

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Supervisory Nurse (Medical/Surgical) About the Position: This position is located at Naval Medical Center with the Directorate of Nursing on a Medical/Surgical Inpatient Unit in San Diego, California. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

🫡 May is Military Appreciation Month and while we pause to thank our service members for all they do, it is essential to acknowledge the incredible contribution of their families as well. Military spouses are the strength behind the mission, and was proud to recognize their sacrifices during the MWR Spouse Appreciation 5K Run/Walk on May 21. The event brought together service members, families, and staff in support of the military community that keeps our force strong.

At NMCSD, we are committed to providing the highest-quality health care to our service members, veterans, and their families — because caring for military families is part of mission readiness.

observes the service and sacrifice of warfighters throughout our Nation's history. On this and every day, may we never forget.

As we reach the final Monday of May, we take a moment to honor , a day that reminds us of the profound sacrifices made by more than one million heroic individuals for our freedom. stands in solidarity with our nation, cherishing the memories of our U.S. Navy warfighters who lost their lives in service to our country.

⚓ Anchored in Excellence, Committed to Health 🫡

Naval Medical Center San Diego’s Chief Hospital Corpsman Antares Zongo has been named Defense Health Network Pacific Rim’s Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year for FY25 — a recognition that highlights the critical role medical logistics plays in military medicine and operational readiness. From ensuring lifesaving equipment is mission-ready to supporting clinicians across one of the military's most complex medical systems, Zongo and the MEDLOG team help make exceptional patient care possible every day.

Read how leadership, teamwork, and dedication to readiness earned this prestigious honor and why medical logistics remains essential to the warfighter mission.

Read the full story here: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/565932/nmcsd-chief-wins-dhn-pr-medlog-senior-noncommissioned-officer-year

👏🎓 Congratulations to the recipients of the 41st Annual Academic Research Competition
(ARC) at !

Your dedication to advancing medical knowledge, improving patient care, and strengthening
military medicine through research reflects the very best of innovation, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence.

The ARC continues to showcase the outstanding work being done by our healthcare
professionals, researchers, and support staff who are shaping the future of Military Medicine and
making a lasting impact on the lives of service members, veterans, and their families.

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

Category 1A (Resident)
1st Place LT Laura Kraemer
2nd Place LCDR Eli Raneses

Category 2 (Resident)
1st Place LCDR Snow Adler
2nd Place LT Jared Tallo

Category 2 (Staff)
1st Place CDR Derek Larson
2nd Place - Dr. Stephanie McWhorter

Poster Winners
LT Elan Bresslour-Rashap
LCDR Alison Lam
LT Bryson Hewins
LCDR Jeehoo Kim

congratulates our newest O-6 selects! Advancement to the rank of U.S, Navy Captain is a significant achievement and reflects years of sustained excellence, leadership, and dedicated service to the mission. 🎉⚓

👏 to the following Captain selects:

Medical Corps:
CDR Christopher Joseph Amann
CDR Cicely Anne Dye
CDR James H. Flint
CDR Gabriel Tschampl Gizaw
CDR Mathew Robert Guggenbiller
CDR Sarah Dematio Hodges
CDR Johanes M. Ismawan
CDR Kristofer A. Kazlauskas
CDR Nicholas Foster Logemann
CDR Gordon T. Markham (merit reordered)
CDR Diego Alexander Vicente

Dental Corps:
CDR Natalie Ranee Bakan
CDR Eric L. Bischoff
CDR Julie Kathleen Suguitan

Nurse Corps:
CDR Kimberly Joy Co Ge**er
CDR Meghan Lynn Weaver

Medical Service Corps:
CDR Hannah Lynn Hooten

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

Senior Chief Select:
YNCS Archibald Alamares
HMCS Ardinis Strickland
HMCS Neisha Wright

Master Chief Select:
OSCM Charles DelaRosa
HMCM Angeli Ancho

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

🏆 Awards at Quarters! 🏆

Commander, Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, presented awards at quarters this morning to recognize several Sailors and civilians for their outstanding contributions to the mission of providing the highest quality medical care to our veterans, service members, and their families.

Star Performer:
Lucy Betterton
Daniel Medina

April Shipmates of the Month:
MM2 Tanner Walser
HM2 Austin Gavlick
HM3 Alejo Morris
HM3 Angel Vega Jr.
HM3 Aidan Merrick
HM3 Cananiah Binion
HM3 Corina Ramirez-Barnett
HM3 Cosbi Villesis
AT3 Margaret Eason
HN Kadence McNeill
HN Ethan Saclee

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

⚓ Anchored in Excellence, Committed to Health! 🫡

As the Navy transitions from Dress Blue to Summer White uniforms, Sailors at Naval Medical Center San Diego continue a time-honored tradition rooted in pride, professionalism, and attention to detail. Uniform inspections reinforce the standards, discipline, and heritage that define naval service and connect today’s force to generations who have served before them.

That same commitment to excellence extends beyond appearance and into our mission of delivering the highest-quality health care to service members, veterans, and their families. The rigor and accountability demonstrated during inspections reflect the precision, readiness, and dedication our teams bring to patient care every day.

📷 MC1 Marcus Stanley, MC3 Jason Afable, HM2 Hideyo Kusano, HM3 Zoe Miner, HM3 Clara Shirley, HN Alexandra Vash

’s Medical Logistics Warehouse has earned the Navy & Marine Corps Fisher House Volunteer of the Year award for its extraordinary support to military families in need.

From unloading donations and maintaining Fisher House San Diego to building a new storage shed entirely during off-duty hours, these Sailors demonstrated that service extends far beyond the hospital walls. Their commitment helped create a true “home away from home” for service members, veterans, and families facing medical challenges.

Read how teamwork, compassion, and selfless service led to national recognition for NMCSD’s Medical Logistics team.

NMCSD MEDLOG Warehouse Earns Fisher House Volunteer of the Year Award Naval Medical Center San Diego’s Medical Logistics Warehouse earned the Navy & Marine Corps Fisher House Volunteer of the Year award for its continued support of Fisher House San Diego and the military families it serves.

Naval Medical Forces Pacific has named Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Kathleen Peterson as the region’s Senior Sailor of the Year — recognizing her exceptional leadership, mentorship, and dedication to Navy Medicine while deployed to Djibouti.

From pioneering advanced patient care programs to mentoring the next generation of Sailors, Peterson’s impact is being felt across the fleet and throughout military medicine.

Read how teamwork, humility, and mission-focused leadership helped an Sailor earn one of Navy Medicine’s highest regional honors.

Read the full story here: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/565010/nmfp-announces-region-ssoy

NMFP Announces Region SSOY Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Kathleen Peterson was named Naval Medical Forces Pacific region Senior Sailor of the Year for her exceptional leadership, mentorship and dedication to Navy Medicine. Recognized for guiding hundreds of Sailors, expanding patient care programs and investing in the next gene...

🏆Awards at Quarters! 🏆

Commander, Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, 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! 👏

Civilian Service Achievement Medal:
Melissa Fallorina
Jannel Quintanilla
Ellyn Alcantara
James Powell
Melissa Hinton
Edith Garcia

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal:
LCDR Athen Mikros
LCDR Amanda Case

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal:
LSSA Marcela Salinas

TRICARE logins transitioning to myAuth in 2026: What you need to know (link in first comment)
These days, everyone juggles multiple logins for the many services we access online. The Military Health System is making life a little easier by switching to myAuth—a simpler, more streamlined login authentication application across its online platforms.
You’re probably familiar with DS Logon, the legacy system for accessing TRICARE-related platforms and many other government sites. With DS Logon sunsetting by the end of fiscal year 2026, each of the platforms that support your TRICARE benefit will switch from DS Logon to myAuth. milConnect and ID Card Office Online have already made this switch.
Read on to learn about what this means for you.
What’s changing?
Right now, many platforms that manage your TRICARE benefit still have DS Logon. These include the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal to get health records from care at military hospitals and clinics, and many of the contractors that manage your TRICARE benefit, including:
* East Region: Humana Military
* West Region: TriWest Healthcare Alliance
* Overseas Region: International SOS
* TRICARE For Life (in all regions): WPS Government Services
* TRICARE Pharmacy Program: Express Scripts
* TRICARE Dental Program: United Concordia
When the transition to myAuth occurs across these platforms, you’ll have multiple options for logging in. With myAuth, users can log in with:
* A Common Access Card
* A username/password, plus a secure multi-factor authentication method
* Okta Verify, an app for personal or government mobile devices that enables secure access without a CAC
How will this change happen?
When you visit a platform that has made the switch, you'll see a new login page and streamlined account creation process. You can also create a myAuth account on your own using your CAC or by following the step-by-step prompts on the login page. If you have an existing DS Logon account, you can also use it to get started. Any way you do it, the myAuth website will guide you through every step.
Important: This change won’t happen at the same time for all platforms. Until all these platforms have transitioned to myAuth, you may still need to use DS Logon for certain logins.
What if I need help?
If you’re experiencing issues, please visit myAuth Help for additional resources and guidance on creating or updating your account, as well as answers to frequently asked questions. If you still need additional assistance, contact the Defense Manpower Data Center at 800-477-8227. DMDC manages myAuth and can answer questions about the transition or address any related concerns.
Although you’ll create a new login for myAuth, remember that neither TRICARE nor its contractors will contact you asking for private information like your date of birth, Social Security number, or your username and password. Read messages carefully and check the source email or web address for legitimacy. If something feels off, trust your instincts. If you think you gave personal or account information to a fraudulent entity, change your password right away and file a report.
In the end, the switch to myAuth means:
* Enhanced security: More options to protect against unauthorized access
* A modernized authentication platform: More ways to log in
* A more user-friendly experience: A simpler interface
The switch to myAuth means a simpler, more secure TRICARE experience online.

🏆 Awards at Quarters! 🏆

Commander, Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, presented awards at quarters this morning to recognize two Sailors for their outstanding contributions to the mission of providing the highest quality medical care to our veterans, service members, and their families.

LT Robert Williamson - Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
RS2 Matthew Powell - Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

⚓Bravo Zulu to the award recipients on a job well don

📷 HM2 Hideyo Kusano