Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms

03/07/2026

🦷 Protecting smiles, powering readiness.

On , we celebrate the more than 1,400 active duty and reserve professionals who ensure our force is always ready – from routine check-ups to combat operations and humanitarian missions.

03/06/2026

Schedule Your Hearing Conservation Audiogram Online 👂🏥

NMRTC Twentynine Palms has launched the Digital Appointment Portal (DAP), allowing Marines and Sailors to schedule their annual hearing conservation audiogram online and secure a guaranteed appointment time.

Walk-in audiograms are still available, but using the DAP helps reduce wait times and ensures your spot.

Simply scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link below, then follow the portal instructions to select a testing site aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms.

Portal Link👇:
https://informatics-stage.health.mil/DAP/

For additional assistance, contact Occupational Audiology at (760) 830-2870.

03/05/2026

NMRTC Twentynine Palms Audiology Initiative Expands Capacity, Strengthens Hearing Readiness

NMRTC Twentynine Palms is expanding access to hearing screenings through a new hybrid scheduling system that increases the availability of audiograms across Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. The initiative helps reduce walk-in bottlenecks while strengthening the command’s hearing conservation program and supporting medical readiness.

“During active preparation for deployment cycles, we tend to see all 84 spots filled within 30 minutes of the clinic doors opening. The Digital Appointment Portal (DAP) is an online system service members can use to secure their next audiogram, and with this process improvement we will increase our current testing capacity by 252 slots. My hope is that we increase daily audiogram count from 84 to 200 screeners per day. These screenings are crucial for deployability, because clear communication out on the field is a requirement for a successful mission.”
— Lt. Christopher Barajas, Au.D., Occupational Audiologist

Naval Medical Forces Pacific | Navy Medicine | Defense Health Agency | U.S. Navy | MAGTF Training Command/Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at 29 Palms

Navy Lt. Christopher Barajas, an occupational audiologist assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Twentynine Palms, is leading a process improvement initiative to expand audiology services and strengthen hearing readiness at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. By...

03/04/2026

From Feb. 24–26, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Twentynine Palms hosted a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)–certified spirometry course, led by Dr. Geoffrey Jacoby from Branch Health Clinic Port Hueneme. The training certified six staff members—including one participant from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit China Lake—in performing, analyzing, and interpreting pulmonary function tests.

This certification fulfills a critical requirement established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for monitoring personnel exposed to workplace respiratory hazards such as smoke, vapors, and dusts.

By expanding the number of trained personnel able to conduct spirometry testing, the command strengthens its ability to monitor respiratory health, detect issues early, and safeguard the well-being of service members and civilian personnel who work in environments with potential respiratory hazards.

Naval Medical Forces Pacific | Navy Medicine | Defense Health Agency | U.S. Navy | Military Health

03/03/2026

Today, March 3, Sailors and staff at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Twentynine Palms gathered to celebrate the birthday of the United States Navy Medical Corps.

Established on March 3, 1871, the Medical Corps was formally created when Congress authorized commissioned medical officers to serve in the Navy. For more than 150 years, Navy Medicine physicians have supported Sailors and Marines in peace and war—from shipboard sickbays and battlefield resuscitative care to humanitarian missions and cutting-edge military medicine. Their legacy is built on readiness, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to preserving the fighting strength.

At NMRTC Twentynine Palms, Medical Corps officers and their teams came together to reflect on that proud history and the vital role Navy physicians continue to play in supporting operational forces and caring for our military community. Today’s observance served as both a tribute to those who came before us and a reaffirmation of our mission to deliver world-class care—anytime, anywhere.

Happy 154th Birthday to the United States Navy Medical Corps.

03/03/2026

Operational excellence in action.

On Feb. 27, 2026, Sailors and civilian staff from Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms — along with participants from Branch Health Clinic China Lake and Branch Health Clinic Bridgeport — completed this year’s Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Green Belt course, strengthening process improvement capability across our enterprise.

The weeklong course was led by Naval Medical Forces Pacific Regional Master Black Belt James Bloomer, who guided participants through the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodology. Through hands-on application and data-driven analysis, students learned how to reduce waste, minimize variation, and implement sustainable solutions that enhance patient safety, improve access to care, and increase operational readiness.

Lean reduces waste. Six Sigma reduces variation. Together, they create a culture where problems are clearly defined, solutions are grounded in evidence, and improvements are built to last.

Graduates now move forward to lead real-world DMAIC projects that will directly impact workflows and mission effectiveness across Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms and our Branch Health Clinics.

Continuous improvement isn’t a one-time effort — it’s a commitment to getting better every day.

Congratulations to our 2026 LSS Green Belt cohort. Your leadership will make a measurable difference for our patients and our mission. ⚓

Naval Medical Forces Pacific | Navy Medicine | U.S. Navy | Defense Health Agency

03/02/2026

🚨Effective Immediately, The Trusted Traveler Program at MCAGCC is suspended until further notice. During the suspension, a 100% ID check will occur at all gates. If an individual does not have a Common Access Card, dependent ID, military retired ID or a DBIDS credential they will be required to proceed to the Main Gate and get a visitors pass. The increased security posture will likely cause delays at the gates and at the visitors center.

02/27/2026

215 years ago, in 1811, Congress established U.S. Navy hospitals! This act appointed The Secretary of the Navy as Superintendent, funded facilities through a 20-cent monthly deduction and personnel fines for all Navy officers, sailors, and marines, authorized the purchase of land, set one daily ration for patients, and outlined the governance of Navy Asylums.

In this 📷, a Corpsman, surgeon, and nurse of Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Mass., examine a patient in Ward 6, Group 1, on June 2, 1919. Navy Hospital Chelsea was one of the first three naval hospitals in the U.S. and served personnel through major wars from the Civil War to World War II.

Navy Medicine | Naval Medical Forces Pacific | Naval Medical Forces Atlantic | Naval Medical Forces Development Command

02/26/2026

How to enroll your newborn in TRICARE 👩‍🍼🍼

Welcoming a new member to your family is a major milestone. Enrolling your newborn in TRICARE is an important step to make sure they have health care coverage from day one. TRICARE enrollment for newborns involves three key steps:

1) Registering your child in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)

2) Enrolling them in a TRICARE health plan

3) Verifying coverage

Read the TRICARE guide linked below in the comments to find out how to get your newborn covered 👇

02/25/2026

NMRTC Twentynine Palms launches “Commanding Officer for a Day” leadership program

Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Twentynine Palms launched a new “Commanding Officer for a Day” initiative on Feb. 19, 2026 aimed at strengthening leadership development and providing junior officers a firsthand look at the responsibilities of command.

“In essence, while formal training provides the ‘what’ of leadership, the ‘CO for a Day’ program provides the ‘how.' It’s a practical and effective way to develop the next generation of Navy Medicine leaders and ensure that the medical force is always ready to meet its operational commitments.”
-Capt. Janiese Cleckley, Commanding officer

“This experience helped show the importance of a broader perspective, emphasizing the full scope of the command’s operations. I also observed the communication dynamics and collaborative processes between the CO, XO, and CMC, which offered a great leadership model that I plan to implement with my own team. This experience reinforced that effective communication is of the utmost importance to ensure we are always mission ready.”
-Lt. Gillian Gutierres

Naval Medical Forces Pacific | Navy Medicine | U.S. Navy | Defense Health Agency

Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Twentynine Palms has launched a new “Commanding Officer for a Day” program designed to strengthen leadership development and give junior officers firsthand exposure to command-level decision-making. Created to help build future Navy Medicine leaders a...

02/25/2026

Learn how TRICARE covers breast cancer screenings!

Screening for breast cancer is important. That’s because it’s the second most common cancer in women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fortunately, getting

02/19/2026

We're hiring a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist!

Open & closing dates: 02/18/2026 to 03/04/2026
Salary: $87,061 to $113,185 per year
Pay scale & grade: GS 11
Location: Twentynine Palms, CA

Apply on USAJOBS via the link the below!

About the Position: This position is located at the Naval Hospital TwentyNine Palms. Recruitment and Relocation Incentives may be authorized.