Corpsman Up: Hospital Corps Marks 127 Years of Unwavering Commitment and Courage

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FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Today, the 127th birthday of the U.S. Navy Hospital Corps was celebrated with honor and pride at the Defense Health Headquarters. The ceremony brought together Navy Medicine leadership and corpsmen to reflect on the enduring legacy of the Hospital Corps and their continuing impact across the fleet and around the world.

250617-N-IX644-1056 (June 17, 2025) FALLS CHURCH, Va. Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Rachel Bearden, left, the youngest hospital corpsman present, and Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Atiba Mathlin, the oldest hospital corpsman present, pose for a photo before cutting the birthday cake during a celebration for the 127th birthday of the Navy Medicine Hospital Corps at the Defense Health Headquarters, June 17. The Navy Hospital Corps is comprised of more than 26,000 active duty and reserve Hospital Corpsmen that are practicing or training in 40 technical specialties. Hospital Corpsmen are enlisted medical sailors who serve on the frontlines with our operators - whether embedded in Marine units, serving at MTFs, or aboard submarines and surface ships as Independent Duty Corpsmen. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sasha Ambrose)

 

This "Corpsman Up: Hospital Corps Marks 127 Years of Unwavering Commitment and Courage" was originally found on https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Term/3087/

 

 

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