Navy Medicine ambassadors visited the "Land of Enchantment" and raised awareness about Navy Medicine's mission during Albuquerque Navy Week, Sept. 12-15.

Capt. Alison Eagleton, Reserve affairs officer, U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, led a team of ambassadors who participated in civic and community engagements throughout the week.

The team interacted with the local Albuquerque community, and developed ties and shared information about the Navy Medicine mission. Ambassadors also discussed their Navy Medicine careers and how they support Sailors, Marines and their families.

"Our ambassadors truly enjoyed visiting with the people of Albuquerque," Eagleton said. "At each event, we discussed Navy Medicine's mission, answered questions and were warmly received. We were proud to represent Navy Medicine and tell our personal and professional stories."

The Navy Week program is designed to share the Navy mission in locations without a traditional naval presence, such as Albuquerque.

"Being in Albuquerque was an excellent opportunity to explain how Navy Medicine provides world-class care to Sailors, Marines and their families around the world," said Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Latoya Stephens.

Navy Medicine ambassadors joined Sailors from across the Navy during scheduled community events at El Dorado High School, Kennedy Middle School and the Shumann and Seligman Boys and Girls Clubs.

"It was great having the Navy Medicine ambassadors visit our school," said Kimber Duvall, Kennedy Middle School English teacher. "Most of the students didn't know about the many opportunities the Navy has to offer."

The people of Albuquerque showed their appreciation as Navy Medicine ambassadors shared their diverse backgrounds and experiences, which gave the community a lasting impression of Navy Medicine and its mission.

"The Navy Medicine ambassadors introduced our kids to ideas far beyond what they frequently see or hear in their day-to-day lives," said Scott Hyde, unit director, Seligman Branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico. "Navy Week has been an incredible opportunity for our members to learn more about the bigger world and appreciate the sacrifice Sailors make defending our country."

Navy Medicine is a global health care network of 63,000 personnel that provides health care support to the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, their families and veterans in high operational-tempo environments, at expeditionary medical facilities, medical treatment facilities, hospitals, clinics, hospital ships and research units around the world.

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