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Patuxent River, MD

Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) Kevin Ayala Calderon is evaluated by instructors during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Course at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River. TCCC is a pre-hospital trauma care system specifically designed for the tactical environment. The program emphasized rapid assessment and treatment of life-threatening injuries under stress, while minimizing the risk to the rescuer. NMRTC Patuxent River offers the TCCC course monthly, ensuring sailors maintain their qualifications. Share

Patuxent River, MD

Hospital Corpsman Second Class (HM2) Brianna Connaghan assesses a mannequin for injury during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Course at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River. TCCC is a pre-hospital trauma care system specifically designed for the tactical environment. The program emphasized rapid assessment and treatment of life-threatening injuries under stress, while minimizing the risk to the rescuer. NMRTC Patuxent River offers the TCCC course monthly, ensuring sailors maintain their qualifications. Share

Patuxent River, MD

Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) Kevin Ayala Calderon moves a sailor to safety for injury assessment during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Course at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River. TCCC is a pre-hospital trauma care system specifically designed for the tactical environment. The program emphasized rapid assessment and treatment of life-threatening injuries under stress, while minimizing the risk to the rescuer. NMRTC Patuxent River offers the TCCC course monthly, ensuring sailors maintain their qualifications. Share

MAYPORT, Florida

The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) sit at anchor during Continuing Promise 2015. Continuing Promise is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet-conducted deployment to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian-civil assistance, subject matter expert exchanges, medical, dental, veterinary and engineering support and disaster response to partner nations and to show U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America and the Caribbean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Johnson/Released) Share

WASHINGTON, D.C.

The Institute for Nanoscience at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) hosted its annual proposal planning meeting April 15, bringing together researchers from across the Lab to share ideas and build collaborations in support of future research initiatives. (U.S. Navy photo by Jonathan Steffen) Share

AUSTIN, Texas

Courtesy photo of Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Nathan Gage Ingram. Share

At Sea

AT SEA (May, 8, 2025) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110), left, and the Sejong the Great-class destroyer ROKS Yulgok Yi-I (DDG-992), right, sail together during Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) May, 8, 2025. MCSOFEX is a high-profile exercise focused on readiness and shaping the maritime domain to achieve both U.S. and the Republic of Korea cooperation objectives. William P. Lawrence is deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter 3rd Class Seth Evans) Share

Fort Bragg, NC

250404-N-BC658-2243 FORT BRAGG, NC (Apr. 04, 2025) U.S. Army Rangers assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment fast rope off the back of a 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment MH47 Chinook helicopter as part of an airborne assault demonstration during CAPEX2025 on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, April 3, 2025. Army special operations soldiers set the theater, enhancing local resistance, forcing the adversary into conducting protracted warfare, and extending the operational reach of conventional forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Russell Lindsey SW/AW) Share

Fort Bragg, NC

250404-N-BC658-2088 FORT BRAGG, NC (Apr. 04, 2025) Civilian and special operations medical personnel demonstrate field surgical techniques and rapid surgical closure devices on a simulated patient to members of the DoD and attendees during the mass casualty and medical demonstration portion of the CAPEX2025 exercise on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, April 4, 2025. JSOMTC provides world-class medical and skills training to special operations medical personnel of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Russell Lindsey SW/AW) Share

Fort Bragg, NC

250404-N-BC658-1997 FORT BRAGG, NC (Apr. 04, 2025) A special operations medic of the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School's; Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center (JSOMTC) treats a simulated patient during a mass casualty event demonstration during the CAPEX2025 exercise on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, April 4, 2025. JSOMTC provides world-class medical and skills training to special operations medical personnel of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Russell Lindsey SW/AW) Share

Fort Bragg, NC

250404-N-BC658-1935 FORT BRAGG, NC (Apr. 04, 2025) Master Chief Corpsman Charles Hickey, command master chief of the Navy Medicine Operational Training Command (NMOTC)(left), carries a stretcher with a simulated patient to assist special operations medical personnel comprised of Soldiers and Sailors of the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School's; Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center (JSOMTC) during a mass casualty event demonstration during the CAPEX2025 exercise on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, April 4, 2025. JSOMTC provides world-class medical and skills training to special operations medical personnel of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Russell Lindsey SW/AW) Share

Fort Bragg, NC

250404-N-BC658-1871 FORT BRAGG, NC (Apr. 04, 2025) Soldiers attending CAPEX2025 assist special operations medical personnel comprised of Soldiers and Sailors during a mass casualty event demonstration during the exercise on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, April 4, 2025. CAPEX2025, hosted by U.S. Army Special Operations Command, allows participants to experience and better understand the capabilities and unique mission sets that Army Special Operations forces plan, prepare, and train to execute successfully around the world. U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School's; Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center (JSOMTC) and the provide world-class medical and skills training to special operations medical personnel of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Russell Lindsey SW/AW) Share