Naval Hospital Bremerton/Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton recognized the Navy's 247th birthday, Oct. 13, 2022, acknowledging the global presence on, above, and below the sea. From ship to shore, squadron to submarine, and clinic to military treatment facility, the men and women who have worn the cloth of our nation, along with our civilians and family members, have continued to answer the call when needed. That same tradition continues on today as NHB/NMRTC Bremerton staff gathered to commemorate the hallowed legacy of their service. The brief ceremony - with master of ceremo
Naval Hospital Bremerton/Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton recognized the Navy's 247th birthday, Oct. 13, 2022, acknowledging the global presence on, above, and below the sea. From ship to shore, squadron to submarine, and clinic to military treatment facility, the men and women who have worn the cloth of our nation, along with our civilians and family members, have continued to answer the call when needed. That same tradition continues on today as NHB/NMRTC Bremerton staff gathered to commemorate the hallowed legacy of their service. The brief ceremony - with master of ceremony duties provided by three chief hospital corpsmen selectees, Hospital Corpsmen 1st Class Ferrell Jenkins and Sonnypaul Soriano and Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Tristan Brayman, included the traditional bell ringing, with eight bells struck to signify the end of the watch and to represent the completion of the current birthday year. The striking of a ceremonial ninth, single bell followed to indicate the start of a new watch and new year of the Navy. There was also the symbolic cake-cutting portion of the event. The sword used is a reminder that the Navy is a band of warriors, committed to carrying arms so that the nation may live in peace. The first cut piece was presented to the oldest active duty staff member, Capt. Patrick Fitzpatrick, NHB director and NMRTC Bremerton commanding officer. Upon receiving the slice of cake, he in turn passed it along to the command's youngest Sailor, Hospitalman Tyler Black, denoting the passing of experience and knowledge. Brayman, Ferrell and Soriano also took the time to meet-and-greet with retired beneficiary John, who served 36 years in the Navy in the Korean War and Vietnam War as a hospital corpsman and dental officer (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer).
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