Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point

Keeping the Warfighter in the Fight // No Endorsements Implied

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Today, we celebrate the 128th birthday of the most decorated rate in the U.S. Navy, the Hospital Corpsman!

We are grateful for the skill, determination and empathy of our Corpsmen as they provide care for our patients here aboard the clinic.

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Read more about his career in the Navy as a Mustang at: https://t.co/qTcGTe4hr7

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Lt. j.g. Nelyavier Meletiche serves as a physician assistant aboard NMRTC Cherry Point, having previously served as an enlisted hospital corpsman and surgical technologist.

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“Start now. Be the person you aspire to become,” said Meletiche, a Madison, Wisconsin, native. “Many people speak about their dreams, but very few take the initiative to ensure they become a reality.”

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Today's Halyburton History celebrates a civilian staff member's birthday and another's retirement aboard Naval Hospital Cherry Point in 1973.

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This week's Halyburton History features daily life at Naval Hospital Cherry Point in 1979.

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Bravo Zulu to the newly promoted Hospital Corpsman Third Class Emmanuel Sarkodie!

Sarkodie serves on the clinic’s Preventive Medicine team.

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This week's Halyburton History celebrates awards and promotions presented to Sailors aboard Naval Hospital Cherry Point in 1978.

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Bravo Zulu to Mr. James Williams!

Williams recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, earning a Master of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.

Williams serves aboard the clinic as they Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection Officer.

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This week's Halyburton History celebrated reenlistments conducted aboard Naval Hospital Cherry Point in 1978.

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Happy birthday Navy Nurses!

Nurses serving aboard the clinic gathered earlier today to celebrate the 118th birthday of the Navy Nurse Corps.

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Read more about their work aboard the clinic at:
https://t.co/8LkN8Y64W5

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Keeping the Warfighter's Mind in the Fight.

Aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Navy Lieutenant Joelle Borja and Courtney Hayes share the same goal, ensuring the mental wellness and deployment suitability of Marines and Sailors.

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Halyburton was killed May 10, 1945 on Okinawa Shima in the Ryukyu Chain. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions that day.

Read more about his actions that day at: https://t.co/Ft9Rx45cv5

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As we enter the weekend, we honor and remember our facility’s namesake, Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class William David Halyburton, a native of Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Nurses are critical to the success of the clinic's mission of "Keeping the Warfighter in the Fight" and serve in departments across the clinic, providing patient care and subject matter expertise.

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Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point celebrated the dedication and spirit of nursing Wednesday May 6, 2026 with a “Blessing of the Hands” ceremony.

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Led by Navy Chaplain Lieutenant Bruno and Father Ignatius Madamere, the ceremony served as an opening to National Nurses Week aboard the clinic, which runs from Wednesday, May 6 to Tuesday May 12.

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This week's Halyburton History celebrates promotions conducted aboard Naval Hospital Cherry Point in 1979.

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Staff serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point observed Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month throughout April, 2026.

Read more at:
https://t.co/JbQMoKBl1H