Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms

02/06/2026

Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Twentynine Palms conducted its Executive Planning Session, Jan. 29–30, 2026, bringing together the command’s executive medicine team to align strategic priorities and strengthen mission focus for the year ahead.

Led by William Sullivan, Lead Process Improvement Specialist at Naval Medical Forces Pacific, alongside the NMRTC Twentynine Palms command triad and Director for Healthcare Business Lt. Cmdr. Charles Brinegar, the session focused on synchronizing command initiatives with the strategic guidance of the Chief of Naval Operations, the Navy Surgeon General, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Naval Medical Forces Pacific (NMFP), the Secretary of War, and Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC).

Throughout the two-day working session, leaders evaluated current lines of effort, identified opportunities for process improvement, and reinforced a unified approach to delivering high-quality, ready medical forces in support of operational and warfighting requirements.

By aligning priorities and strengthening collaboration across departments, NMRTC Twentynine Palms continues to ensure its executive medicine team remains proactive, disciplined, and fully committed to mission success in support of our Sailors, Marines, and beneficiaries.

02/02/2026

Due to the government lapse in appropriations, we won’t respond to messages or comments on this platform. We’ll resume normal activity when the federal government resumes business as usual. If you have a medical emergency, call 911. For information about TRICARE coverage during the lapse in appropriations period, visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown.

01/31/2026

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired on 11:59 p.m. EST on Jan 30, 2026. The Defense Health Agency will continue normal operations until we receive direction from the Department of War.

01/28/2026

Navy SAR Team Executes Rapid Medical Evacuation After F-16 Ejection Near China Lake

A search and rescue team assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31 at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake executed a rapid medical evacuation Dec. 3 following the ejection of an F-16 pilot approximately 15 miles east of China Lake.

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class NAC/FMF Brian Romero, a Navy Medicine Sailor and search and rescue (SAR) medical technician (SMT) assigned to a Navy Medicine Readiness Training Unit China Lake, was part of the VX-31 SAR crew—nicknamed the “Dust Devils”—that launched within 30 minutes of notification to respond to the emergency

"Our primary mission is supporting aviators. Getting the patient to the appropriate level of care without interruption is what matters most...It was awesome to see six Thunderbirds and one C-130 overhead while they maintained command of the scene until it was turned over to us. That teamwork is what made everything go smoothly.”
- HM1 (NAC/FMF) Brian Romero

Navy Medicine | Naval Medical Forces Pacific | U.S. Navy | Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake

A VX-31 search and rescue team executed a rapid medical evacuation Dec. 3 following the ejection of an F-16 pilot near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. Launching within 30 minutes of notification, the crew—operating under the call sign Rescue 463—arrived on scene in minutes, coordinated wit...

01/28/2026

Naval Medical Forces Pacific Deputy Commander Capt. Victor M. Diaz, visited Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms on Jan. 22, 2026. He met with Commanding Officer and Medical Treatment Facility Director Capt. Janiese Cleckley to tour the hospital and gain firsthand insight into how the team supports readiness and keeps the warfighter in the fight.

During his visit, Capt. Diaz met with two of the hospital’s CRNAs, Lt. Cmdr. Samantha Filipovich and Cmdr. Jennifer Loran, to honor their mission-critical contributions to patient care and operational readiness at Twentynine Palms. As a CRNA himself, Capt. Diaz highlighted the leadership, clinical expertise, and adaptability Navy CRNAs bring to both hospital and battlefield settings.

Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms remains committed to delivering exceptional care in support of the Fleet, the Marine Corps, and the warfighters we serve, and we thank Capt. Diaz for taking the time to visit and recognize the team’s efforts.

Navy Medicine | Naval Medical Forces Pacific | Defense Health Agency

01/27/2026

NMRTC Twentynine Palms January Awards and Frocking Ceremony 🏅🎖️

On Friday, January 9, 2026, NMRTC Twentynine Palms held its January Awards and Frocking Ceremony following Morning Colors. Commanding Officer CAPT Janiese Cleckley presented awards and presided over the frocking of Sailors, recognizing the dedication, professionalism, and hard work of our team in support of the mission. 🏥⚓

Recognizing excellence across our command reflects the teamwork and commitment that keep Navy Medicine strong. to all awardees and frockees—your dedication sets the standard and makes a difference for our patients and our team every day.

Awardees:
LTJG Evans Langat
HM1 Raquel Patino
HM2 Jeness Rein
HM2 Justin Fillmore
CS2 Janea Coleman
HM3 Sabrina Powell

Frockees:
HM1 Wraeshaun Golden
HM1 Charles Claxton
HM1 Natasha Adeloye
RP2 Diego Escalante Maldonado
HM3 Niquole Daugh Lorenzo
HM3 Lily Carpenter
HM3 Corrina Sloan

01/24/2026

“This program has increased our access to care and allowed us to support mission readiness more effectively. Since its implementation, we’ve seen a substantial decrease in appointment backlog, allowing Marines to receive timely medical attention and return to duty faster.”
-HMCS Matthew Ritchie



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The Adult Medical Care Clinic (AMCC) at Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Twentynine Palms has significantly improved access to medical care and operational readiness through the implementation of the Sick Call Screener Course (SCSC). This Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) pr...

01/22/2026

“Being an SMT requires a lot of dedication because not only do you have to be an expert on your medical protocols, but you’re also an expert on the helicopter. One of my favorite parts of working as an SMT is being the go-to medical provider deploying out of helicopters in extreme conditions. I have these moments a lot — especially when I'm hanging 70 feet below the helicopter, 400 feet off the ground — where I find myself thinking, ‘I can't believe I get paid to do this.' I love it. This is by far the best decision I have made in my Naval career so far."
-HM1 Brian Romero



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For many Navy Corpsmen, the job primarily involves medical care in a clinical or field setting. However, for Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (HM1) Brian Romero, his role extends far beyond the walls of a medical facility — often hanging from a helicopter hundreds of feet in the air. Stationed at Naval...

01/20/2026

Lt. Jodi Carroz, an Emergency Department Registered Nurse stationed at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms went on a temporary assignment to U.S. Naval Hospital Guam, bringing with her a wealth of experience, clinical knowledge, and unforgettable memories.

"I would strongly encourage any nurse considering a TAD or deployment to embrace the opportunity. It fosters both professional growth and personal enrichment in ways that few experiences can. Throughout my assignment, I acquired several new clinical strategies and operational techniques, particularly those related to resourcefulness in austere environments. Exposure to ocean-related medical considerations enhanced my knowledge base, complementing my existing emergency medicine skill set. The people of Guam also left the deepest impression on me...Their genuine willingness to share their rich cultural heritage made Guam an extraordinarily special and memorable place to live and work."
-Lt. Jodi Carroz, RN

AGANA HEIGHTS, Guam – Lt. Jodi Carroz, an Emergency Department Registered Nurse stationed at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms recently returned from a temporary assignment at U.S. Naval Hospital

01/16/2026

Navy Corpsmen Ride-Along with Local Ambulance Paramedics to Bolster Patient Care and Readiness 🚑

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. – In the high desert of Southern California, Navy corpsmen from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Twentynine Palms are trading their typical clinical

01/14/2026

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01/12/2026

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