Surface Warfare Medical Institute - SWMI

03/12/2025

Please be advised that SWMI is in the process of scrubbing our FB page.

12/10/2024

Remember you are not alone, if you need someone to talk to call 988 for support.

The holiday season can be difficult to navigate if you're suffering the loss of a loved one, or are feeling depressed yourself. Text 988 or chat with us online at 988lifeline.org. You're not alone. 💙

12/09/2024

Happy Holidays from the SWMI family.

With the new year quickly approaching us, don't forget to cherish these last few weeks of 2024.
Take the time to recharge and decompress from all of your hard work.
Stay safe this holiday season and enjoy time with those you care about. 🫶🎄

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12/06/2024

Big round of applause to the newest frocked PO1s and PO2s and their well deserved promotions! If you see them around, congratulate them 😀👏

PO1s
HM1 Aliceaalmanzar
HM1 Ciesla
HM1 Green
HM1 Higgins
HM1 Johnsen
HM1 Parsons
HM1 Peele
HM1 Rudd

PO2s
HM2 Blume
HM2 Desrosiers
HM2 Gateb
HM2 Morton
HM2 Pogi
HM2 Stribling
HM2 Wallace



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11/04/2024

Congratulations to the newest chief petty officers of the U.S. Navy!!

Newest members of the CPO Mess are ABHC Slay, HMC Chadderdon, HMC Davis, HMC Minton, & HMC Truelove.

If you see them around please congratulate them on their well deserved promotion!

HOOYAH NAVY⚓️👏

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11/01/2024

Please welcome the newest independent duty corpsman to the fleet. Class 24005 graduated 30 October with the highest grade point average of 95.22%.

These sailors are off to their prospective gaining commands and to do great things.

Big round of applause to the new IDCs and their advisors for their hard work and dedication this past year. 👏

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10/18/2024

Inspection Time 👀
Bright and Early in San Diego, SWMI leaders conducted the Fall Uniform Inspection and chose 4 outstanding sailors for their impeccable uniform appearance.

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10/13/2024

Please congratulate the newest chief petty officers!🎉⚓️

ABHC Bryanna Slay
HMC Benjamin Chadderdon
HMC Thomas Minton
HMC Daniel Truelove

Please stay tuned for the CPO pinning ceremony pictures.

10/13/2024

Happy 249th Birthday to the U.S. Navy!!

Celebration festivities included the time-honored tradition cake cutting ceremony, viewing of the Navy Birthday message, reading of Naval History, & a loud and proud Sailor's creed.

Hooyah Navy!

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07/03/2024

07/03/2024

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Michael O’Connell took first place in the noncommissioned officer category at this year’s U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School Best Warrior Competition held at Camp Mackall, North Carolina, April 2024.

07/03/2024

Operations security, or OPSEC, plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the lives and missions of our military members. It ensures that critical information doesn't fall into the wrong hands, protecting not only the individuals directly involved but also their families. By maintaining operational secrecy, we mitigate risks and enhance mission success. Whether it's keeping deployment details confidential or safeguarding sensitive communications, OPSEC is the frontline defense against adversaries seeking to exploit vulnerabilities. Each member of the military family plays a crucial role in upholding OPSEC principles, ensuring the safety and security of their loved ones and the success of their missions.