Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command

09/18/2026

Navy Medicine National Capital Region held its Fiscal Year 2027 Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony this week. The following individuals were pinned:

U.S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman Keon Avery
U.S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman Derek Calloway
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Cruz
U.S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman Joseph Frabotta
U.S. Ari Force Master Sgt. Jesenia Gutierez
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shelby Kietur
U.S. Navy Chief Personnel Specialist Lisa Person
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Eric Tesch
U.S. Navy Chief Personnel Specialist Amos Underwood
U.S. Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman Lorenzo Watts

Congratulations on this years newest Chiefs!
Navy Chief, Navy Pride!

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09/11/2026

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command Chief Selects hosted a joint 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, commemorating the 25 years since the attacks on Sep. 11, 2001.

The ceremony was held to honor those who gave their lives in service for their country.

The ceremony concluded with a wreath laying ceremony, symbolizing a small token of our appreciation for those that have gone before us.

Never Forget!

09/11/2026

Capt. James Corbett, commanding officer for Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command, Capt. Protogenie Reed, executive officer for NMLPDC, and Command Master Chief Chevas Watts, gave some words of encouragement to those 3rd Class Petty Officers taking the 2nd Class Petty Officer exam.

Good Luck to all of our test takers.

09/03/2026

Capt. James Corbett, commanding officer of Naval Medical leader and Professional Development Command, and NMLPDC's Command Master Chief Chevas Watts gave a few words of encouragement to the 2nd Class Petty Officers before the Navy Wide Advancement Exam.

Good luck to all of our test takers!

09/03/2026

Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command recently held its Family Fun Day.

It was an opportunity for the command to come together to share food, fun and laughs while building camaraderie and unit cohesion.

Several events were held such as tug-of-war , a relay race and face painting.

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08/05/2026

07/24/2026

On this day 1861, Congress passes acts authorizing the creation of the post of Assistant Secretary of the Navy and giving the President the power to take vessels into the naval service and appoint officers to staff them. On 1 August, former naval officer Gustavus Fox receives the appointment as the nation’s first Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

07/17/2026

July 17, 1920, the historic U.S. Navy hospital ship Relief (Hospital Ship No.1)—the very first vessel designed and built from the keel up specifically as a Navy hospital ship—was officially designated with the hull classification AH-1.


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07/13/2026

Happy Monday! A friendly reminder that due to major construction, trains on the Metro Red Line will not run between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights until September 6. Stations that are temporarily closed include Grosvenor-Strathmore, Medical Center, and Bethesda. Free shuttle buses will replace train service and run every 5-8 minutes during Metro Rail operating hours. Please plan accordingly for added time to your commute. For more information, please visit WMATA's website: https://www.wmata.com/initiatives/plans-and-projects/summer-2026-red-line-major-construction.html. 🚇🚍

07/06/2026

Congratulations to Lieutenant Commander Tanniesha Watts, Course Director, Plans, Operations, & Medical Intelligence (POMI) Course, Professional Development Directorate, who is retiring after 27 years of service in the Navy.

She began her naval career on July 7, 1999 as an enlisted Sailor, advanced to the rank of Chief Petty Officer (E-7), and then commissioned as a Medical Service Corps Officer reaching the rank of Lieutenant Commander (O-4). As a commissioned officer who was prior enlisted, Lt. Cmdr. Watts has earned the title of mustang. She will be retiring later this year on November 1.

Lt. Cmdr. Watts received the Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal as an end of tour award in recognition of all her hard work and accomplishments while stationed at NMLPDC. Bravo Zulu and enjoy your retirement! ⚓🎉



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