05/16/2026
Today, we celebrate the birthday of the US Navy Nurse Corps and honor the extraordinary nurses who have served our Nation with courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication since 1908. ⚓
For more than a century, Navy nurses have cared for servicemembers and their families around the world, from hospital ships and battlefields to humanitarian missions and military medical centers. They have comforted the wounded, saved lives under unimaginable conditions, and answered the call to serve wherever duty demanded.
As we commemorate 250 years of women’s service to our Nation, we are proud to recognize the Navy Nurse Corps and the generations of military nurses whose strength, skill, sacrifice, and leadership continue to shape military medicine and inspire future generations.
Happy Birthday to the Navy Nurse Corps! Thank you for your service to our Nation. 🇺🇸