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From the pitcher’s mound to the front lines of naval science, Lt. Cmdr. Elih M. Velazquez-Delgado’s unconventional path has culminated in one of Navy Medicine’s highest honors. Velazquez-Delgado, a U.S. Naval Research Laboratory chemistry division military deputy and acting division head for military support, was named Navy Medicine’s 2025 Biochemistry Officer of the Year on Dec. 20, 2025, for exceptional leadership, administrative excellence, and transformative contributions to radiation and nuclear defense research. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

Washington D.C.

From the pitcher’s mound to the front lines of naval science, Lt. Cmdr. Elih M. Velazquez-Delgado’s unconventional path has culminated in one of Navy Medicine’s highest honors. Velazquez-Delgado, a U.S. Naval Research Laboratory chemistry division military deputy and acting division head for military support, was named Navy Medicine’s 2025 Biochemistry Officer of the Year on Dec. 20, 2025, for exceptional leadership, administrative excellence, and transformative contributions to radiation and nuclear defense research. (U.S. Navy photo) Share

KUSHIRO, Japan

260129-N-JJ672-1117 U.S. Navy Sailors man the rails along the fo’c’sle aboard Arleigh Burke-class missile-guided destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), during a sea and anchor evolution off the coast of Kushiro, Japan, Jan. 29, 2026. Dewey is forward-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 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz) Share

KUSHIRO, Japan

260201-N-JJ672-1075 U.S. Navy Cmdr. Ivan Dobrev, commanding officer of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), right, collaborates with a local harbor pilot during a sea and anchor evolution off the coast of Kushiro, Japan, Feb. 1, 2026. Dewey is forward-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 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Diaz) Share

WASHINGTON D.C.

Jaxon Rhea, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intern, reviews imaging data from a wave tank camera in Washington, D.C., Aug. 7, 2025. Rhea participated in NRL’s Pathways Internship Program where students from a wide variety of educational institutions can explore federal careers and work in agencies while attending school. (U.S. Navy photo by Sarah Peterson) RELEASED Share

WASHINGTON D.C.

Justin Hagen, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intern, calibrates a piezoelectric driven flexible surface membrane in Washington, D.C., Aug. 7, 2025. Hagen participated in NRL’s Pathways Internship Program where students from a wide variety of educational institutions can explore federal careers and work in agencies while attending school. (U.S. Navy photo by Sarah Peterson) Share

WASHINGTON D.C.

Manya Yellepeddy, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intern, adjusts an aperture on an event-based camera in Washington, D.C., Aug. 7, 2025. Yellepeddy participated in NRL’s Science and Engineering Apprentice Program where students work alongside researchers, attend program seminars, and deliver research presentations while exploring careers in science and technology. (U.S. Navy photo by Sarah Peterson) Share

WASHINGTON D.C.

Harrison Cole (right), U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intern, looks at images of neurons taken with an inverted microscope with Margaret Stevens, Ph.D., NRL electrical engineer, in Washington, D.C., Aug. 8, 2025. Cole participated in NRL’s Science and Engineering Apprentice Program where students work alongside researchers, attend program seminars, and deliver research presentations while exploring careers in science and technology. (U.S. Navy photo by Jonathan Steffen-Arnold) Share

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, Va

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 3, 2026) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) departed Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment on Feb. 3, 2026. The ship’s company includes approximately 300 Sailors, with an additional 26 embarked air wing personnel assigned to the “Valkyries” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 50. U.S. 2nd Fleet, reestablished in 2018 in response to the changing global security environment, develops and employs maritime ready forces to fight across multiple domains in the Atlantic and Arctic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek Cole) Share

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif.

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (Jan. 30, 2026) - A Sailor assigned to Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) is welcomed home after returning to Naval Base Point Loma following a deployment to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, Jan. 30, 2026. Greeneville is assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 11, home to four Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines, which are capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rashan Jefferson) Share

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif.

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (Jan. 30, 2026) - A Sailor assigned to Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) is welcomed home after returning to Naval Base Point Loma following a deployment to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, Jan. 30, 2026. Greeneville is assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 11, home to four Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines, which are capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rashan Jefferson) Share

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif.

NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (Jan. 30, 2026) - Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) returns to Naval Base Point Loma following a deployment to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, Jan. 30, 2026. Greeneville is assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 11, home to four Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines, which are capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rashan Jefferson) Share