U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan

24/03/2026

U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa has some of the most highly trained medical staff from corpsmen and other military providers to civilians both U.S. and Japanese, and a vast network of support staff all with the same common goal, to keep our warfighters medically ready.

CDR Vince Deguzman, a Navy Medical Service Corps officer and the Director for Clinical Support Services at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, was recently recognized as one of two healthcare leaders to receive the 2026 Federal Healthcare Executive Award. This constant pursuit of excellence is often recognized by both military and civilian organizations.

The Military Health System is one of America’s largest and most complex health care institutions, and the world’s preeminent military health care delivery operation. Our MHS saves lives on the battlefield, combats infectious disease around the world, and is responsible for providing health services through both direct care and private sector care to approximately 9.5 million beneficiaries, composed of uniformed service members, military retirees, and family members.

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa, Japan – Cmdr. Vince Deguzman, a Navy Medical Service Corps officer and the Director for Clinical Support Services at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, was recently recognized as one of two healthcare leaders to receive the 2026 Federal Healthcare Executive Award.

24/03/2026

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22/03/2026

Attention to award! 🏆
Please help us congratulate our outstanding shipmates on a job well done!

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Defense Health Agency

22/03/2026

Congratulations to our Japanese National Physician Fellowship Program Graduates!! 🥳

Thank you for all the work you have done, and being the bridge with our patients in host nation hospitals!

Good luck in your next endeavors! 🤝

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26/02/2026

Congratulations to some of the fleets newest EMTs. 🏥🚑

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Naval Medical Forces Pacific

25/02/2026

Congratulations to our DAISY🌼 Award recipients! Thank you for all the hard work you do!

In 1999, at the age of 33, Patrick Barnes was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenia). His family was fortunate to spend the eight weeks of Patrick’s hospitalization with him. During those weeks, they experienced the best of nursing. While they expected great clinical care, they did not expect the incredible kindness and compassion shown to Patrick and them every day, even when Pat was completely sedated. It eased their minds, and the nurses' sensitivity to the situation made a great difference in the hospital experience. The nurses helped the family through the darkest hours of their lives with soft voices of comfort and strong, loving hugs.

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Naval Medical Forces Pacific

23/02/2026

The mission is bigger than any one person. We serve the cause, and the cause endures.

USNHO's Executive Officer CAPT James Demitrack was chosen to take command of U.S. Naval Hospital Guam and is needed several months early so he is fulfilling the cause!
The Wardroom, Executive Steering Committee, and Directors recognized CAPT Demitrack's many contributions while XO here at USNHO. Farewell and following seas PCO!

23/02/2026

HM3 Adam Altreche put his training into practice on 3 Feburary while attending the Hospital Corpsman Trauma Training (HMTT) program in Waukegan, Illinois. HM3 Altreche works in the radiology department at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa.
Read more about how he administered lifesaving first age to a patient in medical distress.

On the morning of February 03, these four outstanding Sailors put training into action when they responded to an unresponsive man at a local gym. For most, it was their first time responding to a patient outside of training but none hesitated to spring into action and provide critical life saving in...

19/02/2026

Attention to award! 🏆
Please help us congratulate our outstanding shipmates on a job well done!

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US Indo-Pacific Armed Services Blood Bank Center, Okinawa

04/02/2026

Position Announcement: U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness & Training Command (NMRTC) Okinawa Family Ombudsman

The command is seeking to fill two Ombudsman volunteer roles. The primary role of an Ombudsman is to serve as a liaison between the command and the command families. The Ombudsman is asked to communicate the health, morale, and welfare of the command families to the command leadership while also distributing information from command leadership to family members.
Resources and additional information of the Navy Family Ombudsman Program can be found in OPNAVINST 1750.1H and at https://ffr.cnic.navy.mil/Family-Readiness/Fleet-And-Family-Support-Program/Work-and-Family-Life/Ombudsman-Program/?utm_source=mnp%20public

The basic requirement for the Ombudsman volunteer position is being a spouse of an Active or Reserve Component command member. We are additionally requesting that the volunteer have one or more years left onboard NMRTC Okinawa with their spouse.

POC: CMDCM Derek Nelson at derek.g.nelson.mil@health.mil or HMCS Rachel Kerner at rachel.m.kerner.mil@health.mil
Response date to POC: 23 February 2026

Ombudsman Program

02/02/2026

Walk in wart clinic.

02/02/2026

Hiring our Heroes Career Summit is this week. Please help get the word out to any spouses or employment age dependents that may benefit from the career summit or “Job Fair Success Essentials for Military Spouses” workshop held tomorrow.

🌟Join us on February 2-3 for the Hiring our Heroes Career Summit hostedaboard Camp Foster. Be sure to pre- register for the event in advance and upload your resume for the chance to be considered by employers before the event date!!

🌟Registration for employers and job seekers is open at https://www.hiringourheroes.org/campfoster