BREMERTON, Wash. - It’s not infrequent for hospital corpsmen in varied career stages to share a common connection.
Such proved to be the case for Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Blake Chastain selected as Naval Hospital Bremerton (NHB) Sailor of the Quarter.
Chastain was one of four sailors selected for the special recognition earned serving at NHB.
Chastain, a Bradley Central High School graduate and Cleveland, Tennessee, native, is the leading petty officer for NHB's Orthopedic Department and an orthopedic cast technician.
“As an orthopedic tech, I work closely with orthopedic surgeons to evaluate and treat orthopedics and sports medicine related injuries and as the leading petty officer, I work with six other sailors guiding and mentoring them through their career choices,” explained Chastain, adding that helping younger sailors find their way in life has been the most gratifying facet of his Navy career.
“Being in the Navy means service to my fellow man and I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had," Chastain said. "Being able to see the world has been amazing."
The common connection amongst the four goes well beyond being recognized as Sailor of the Quarter. Each observes the Hospital Corps pledge to hold the care of those sick and injured to be a sacred trust, as well as dedicate heart, mind, strength to their work, and do all within their power to carry themselves as an example of all this is honorable and good throughout their Navy career.
“Congratulations on your selection and thanks for your hard work, dedication and sustained superior performance," said Capt. Jeffrey Bitterman, NHB commanding officer. "Our sailors, Marines and their families depend on you. You deliver readiness and safe high quality healthcare on a daily basis. Keep up the great work."
NHB Washington has a three-fold primary mission to support our warfighters, past and present, and their families by: Providing exceptional care anytime, anywhere; shape military medicine through training, research, and graduate medical education; and to prepare our forces for deployment.
“As an orthopedic tech, I work closely with orthopedic surgeons to evaluate and treat orthopedics and sports medicine related injuries and as the leading petty officer, I work with six other sailors guiding and mentoring them through their career choices,” explained Chastain, adding that helping younger sailors find their way in life has been the most gratifying facet of his Navy career.
“Being in the Navy means service to my fellow man and I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had," Chastain said. "Being able to see the world has been amazing."
The common connection amongst the four goes well beyond being recognized as Sailor of the Quarter. Each observes the Hospital Corps pledge to hold the care of those sick and injured to be a sacred trust, as well as dedicate heart, mind, strength to their work, and do all within their power to carry themselves as an example of all this is honorable and good throughout their Navy career.
“Congratulations on your selection and thanks for your hard work, dedication and sustained superior performance," said Capt. Jeffrey Bitterman, NHB commanding officer. "Our sailors, Marines and their families depend on you. You deliver readiness and safe high quality healthcare on a daily basis. Keep up the great work."
NHB Washington has a three-fold primary mission to support our warfighters, past and present, and their families by: Providing exceptional care anytime, anywhere; shape military medicine through training, research, and graduate medical education; and to prepare our forces for deployment.