Naval Medical Center San Diego

10/01/2025

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

Your health and well-being remain our highest priority. Naval Medical Center San Diego is open, and we continue to schedule appointments. Call 619-532-6400 to reach the NMCSD quarterdeck or visit https://sandiego.tricare.mil to learn about changes to our office hours or services during the government lapse in appropriations. This site will only provide critical updates on patient access to routine, urgent, and emergent healthcare.

If you have a medical emergency, call 911.

For information about TRICARE coverage during the lapse in appropriations period, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown.

09/30/2025

's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) team was out in full force at America's Air Show 2025 at MCAS Miramar, Sept. 26-28! More than 300,000 people attended the largest air show in the country to see demonstrations from the Blue Angels, a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, F35B Lightning II aircraft, and many more.

NMCSD's STEM team exhibited Navy Medicine's unparalleled expeditionary medical capabilities for the massive crowds with interactive demonstrations on high-resolution medical simulation mannequins, showcasing the medical readiness side of the U.S. Navy and inspiring the next generation of military medical providers.

09/29/2025

09/26/2025

🏆 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.

Congratulations to all of the award recipients on a job well done! 👏

Meritorious Service Medal:
Capt. Jason Sweet
Cmdr. Eric Infante

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal:
Lt. Michaela Dwyer
Lt. j.g. Amy Baxter
HM2 Jennifer Bunlopez
GM2 Arun Easter
HM2 Ryan Wessel
HM3 Markeisha Perry
HM3 Vivien Chau

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal:
HM2 Britain Wilder
HM3 Amanda Richmond

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09/26/2025

09/23/2025

⚓🦅 Congratulations to the meritoriously advanced Petty Officers from DFA 👏🇺🇸

The Navy's meritorious advancement program allows commanding officers to recognize their best Sailors by advancing them when they are ready for the next level of responsibility.

to our newly advanced Sailors!

LS2 Audrey Bellot
RS3 Christian Rei Delima

09/23/2025

⚓🦅 Congratulations to the meritoriously advanced Petty Officers from DSS 👏🇺🇸

The Navy's meritorious advancement program allows commanding officers to recognize their best Sailors by advancing them when they are ready for the next level of responsibility.

to our newly advanced Sailors!

HM3 Margaret Sazama
HM3 Colton Baker
HM3 Madison Staples

09/23/2025

⚓🦅 Congratulations to the meritoriously advanced Petty Officer from DMS 👏🇺🇸

The Navy's meritorious advancement program allows commanding officers to recognize their best Sailors by advancing them when they are ready for the next level of responsibility.

to our newly advanced Sailor, HM3 Daisy Recinos Aguilar!

09/22/2025

⚓🦅 Congratulations to the meritoriously advanced Petty Officers from DBC 👏🇺🇸

The Navy's meritorious advancement program allows commanding officers to recognize their best Sailors by advancing them when they are ready for the next level of responsibility.

to our newly advanced Sailors!

HM1 Janet Antunez
HM3 Hannah Kong
HM3 Kevin Rodriguez
HM3 Ashlie Castillo

09/19/2025

🏆 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.

Congratulations to all of the award recipients on a job well done! 👏

Star Performer:
Ms. Karen Reyes

Shipmates of the Month:
RP2 Riis Cortes
HM2 Jennifer Ortega
HM3 Vivianna Berger
HM3 Michael Sullivan
HM3 Nora Smessaert
HN Ava Gibbs
HA Eris Smith
YNSA Mariah Desinord

09/18/2025

Happy 78th Birthday to the United States Air Force! ✈️🎉

Today, proudly joins in celebrating the Air Force’s storied legacy of service and excellence. It’s an honor to support the medical readiness of our sister services, ensuring Airmen—and all who serve—are medically ready to answer the nation’s call. ⚓❤️🤝✈️

09/18/2025

09/17/2025

had the honor of hosting Rear Adm. Damian D. Flatt, Commander, Naval Legal Service Command, 17 Sep.

His visit focused on gaining a deeper understanding of the command’s legal needs and discussing legal support requirements. Rear Adm. Flatt also met with our dedicated legal team, taking time to acknowledge and thank them for the outstanding support they provide to ensure mission success. ⚖️⚓

09/16/2025

09/16/2025

Join us in congratulating ’s newest Chief Petty Officers for FY26! 🎉⚓ A pinning ceremony was held in the command’s courtyard, where family, friends, leadership, and Shipmates proudly came together to celebrate this milestone in our Navy Chiefs’ journey, 16 Sep. Anchored in Excellence, Committed to Health! They now join the ranks of the Navy’s Chiefs Mess—upholding the tradition of excellence and service.

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09/16/2025

🏆 Awards at Quarters 🏆

Acting Commander, Capt. David Foster, presented three sailors with Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals this morning at quarters, to recognize them for their outstanding contributions to the mission of providing the highest quality medical care to our veterans, service members, and their families, 12 Sep.

Congratulations to Lt. Cmdr. Megan E. Lindner, HM1 Brandon S. Krueger, and HM3 Darian M. Hughes on a job well done! 👏

09/12/2025

Sailors and staff gathered this morning to commemorate Patriot Day and remember the events of September 11, 2001 and how they changed the world.

Guest speaker San Diego Police Department Sgt. Dave Yu addressed the crowd and talked about his personal journey and how 9/11 inspired him to make the difficult decision to serve as a first responder. He emphasized the importance of service to others and the courage of those willing to answer the call and defend our freedoms. Yu thanked NMCSD staff for their service and invited others to answer the call, asking "if not you, who?"

Firefighters from the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department were also in attendance.

09/05/2025

🏆 Awards at Quarters! 🏆
Acting Commander, Capt. David Foster, 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.

Congratulations to all of the award recipients on a job well done! 👏

COM
LT RILEY BRADFORD

NAM
LS1 JOHN HINDERLITER
HM2 GABRIELLA MCMULLIN
LS2 RAMSON MUMBA
CS3 HEZEKIAH SHANNONFRENCH

LOS (Length of Service)
Mr. John Siefert, 40 Years
Ms. Jennifer Deer, 30 Years

08/28/2025

Naval Medical Center San Diego was honored to host Brig. Gen. Bill A. Soliz, Director of Operations, Plans, and Training (J3/5/7) for the Defense Health Agency, August 28.

His visit included a leadership engagement with NMCSD mid-level management, a tour of the Blood Donor Center and component processing center, and observation of mobile blood collection operations at Naval Base Coronado.

Brig. Gen. Soliz’s engagement highlighted the critical role plays in sustaining the Department of Defense blood supply and advancing readiness across the joint force. 🩸⚓️🇺🇸

08/25/2025

🫡⛪ Pastoral Care Residency Graduation⚓🙏

Four active-duty Navy chaplains graduated from the San Diego-VA DoD Clinical Pastoral Education Center’s Pastoral Care Residency Program, August 22. Join us in celebrating the following chaplains:

Cmdr. Mark Torres, NMRTC Camp Pendleton
Lt. Cmdr. David Arnott, NMRTC Portsmouth
Lt. Cmdr. Chad Laughrey, NMRTC San Diego
Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Robinson, NMRTC Yokosuka

Congratulations as well to Chaplains Angelica Barrera-Ng and Drake Cottman, who completed their VA Chaplain Residency!


Bravo Zulu chaplains and we wish you all the best!

08/23/2025

🎉🦷 Happy Birthday Navy Dental Corps ⚓🥳

's dental team held a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the 113th anniversary of the Navy Dental Corps, August 22. Sticking with tradition, the cake was cut by the oldest and youngest Sailors and NMCSD's Commander, Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, was on hand to deliver remarks highlighting the importance of the Dental Corps to NMCSD's mission.

Happy birthday and here's to many more! 🥳

08/23/2025

🏆 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.

In addition to recognizing the award recipients, NMRTC San Diego's Command Master Chief, CMDCM Adolfo Gonzalez, took the opportunity to wish the Dental Corps a happy 113th birthday!

Congratulations to all of the award recipients on a job well done! 👏🎉

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal:
Cmdr. Christopher J. Udell
Cmdr. Catherine L. Kubera
Lt. Cmdr. Travis Y. Morioka
Lt. Kyle J. O'Leary

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal:
Lt. Jessrica A. Lott
Lt. Carolyn L. Silverman
HM1 John F. Solomon
HM1 Justin O. Barker
HM3 Ashley A. Phelps
HM3 Elany G. De Hoyos

Q3 2025 Sailor of the Quarter:
HM2 Christopher Johnson

Q2 2025 Civilian of the Quarter:
Mr. John Henley
Ms. Michele Gonzales
Ms. Justine Marquez

Civilian Service Achievement Medal:
Wayne D. Pritchard

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