CHERRY POINT, N.C. – Hospitalman Alvin Dervisevic, a native of Bronx, New York, is playing a critical role in the U.S. Navy’s efforts to maintain a healthy and ready fighting force in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic.
As a hospital corpsman working at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dervisevic’s skills are vital to maintaining the health of the sailors in the Cherry Point area, and by extension, the readiness of the Navy’s operational ships and submarines on which they serve.
“The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic brought an invisible enemy to our shores and changed the way we operate as a Navy,” said Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations. "The fight against this virus is a tough one, but our sailors are tougher. We must harden our Navy by continuing to focus on the health and safety of our forces and our families. The health and safety of our sailors and their families is, and must continue to be, our number one priority.”
Dervisevic is a 2014 Dewitt Clinton High School graduate. According to Dervisevic, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Bronx.
“I learned no matter what your circumstances and cards you have been dealt, there is always room for change,” Dervisevic said. “It is truly your next moments and steps that count for yourself and others around you. I learned the world changes once you change.”
The U.S. Navy Hospital Corps is the most decorated career field in the Navy. Corpsmen have earned 22 Medals of Honor, 179 Navy Crosses, 959 Silver Stars and more than 1,600 Bronze Stars. 20 ships have been named in honor of corpsmen.
In its century of service, the U.S. Navy Hospital Corps has supported millions of sailors and Marines in wartime and peace around the world. As the years have progressed, technological innovations are transforming medical training for the next generation of hospital corpsmen, according to Navy officials.
“I wake up every day with immense pride willing to lay my life down for any of my fellow shipmates,” Dervisevic said. “It’s not just for our honor and history, but for the love of who we are and what we do as well.”
As a member of the U.S. Navy, Dervisevic, as well as other sailors, know they are a part of a service tradition that dates back centuries. Their efforts, especially during this time of challenge brought on by the Coronavirus, will have a lasting effect around the globe and for generations of sailors who provide the Navy the nation needs.
“I feel honored that we as hospital corpsman can serve in this tremendous time of need with great pride,” Dervisevic added.
“The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic brought an invisible enemy to our shores and changed the way we operate as a Navy,” said Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations. "The fight against this virus is a tough one, but our sailors are tougher. We must harden our Navy by continuing to focus on the health and safety of our forces and our families. The health and safety of our sailors and their families is, and must continue to be, our number one priority.”
Dervisevic is a 2014 Dewitt Clinton High School graduate. According to Dervisevic, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Bronx.
“I learned no matter what your circumstances and cards you have been dealt, there is always room for change,” Dervisevic said. “It is truly your next moments and steps that count for yourself and others around you. I learned the world changes once you change.”
The U.S. Navy Hospital Corps is the most decorated career field in the Navy. Corpsmen have earned 22 Medals of Honor, 179 Navy Crosses, 959 Silver Stars and more than 1,600 Bronze Stars. 20 ships have been named in honor of corpsmen.
In its century of service, the U.S. Navy Hospital Corps has supported millions of sailors and Marines in wartime and peace around the world. As the years have progressed, technological innovations are transforming medical training for the next generation of hospital corpsmen, according to Navy officials.
“I wake up every day with immense pride willing to lay my life down for any of my fellow shipmates,” Dervisevic said. “It’s not just for our honor and history, but for the love of who we are and what we do as well.”
As a member of the U.S. Navy, Dervisevic, as well as other sailors, know they are a part of a service tradition that dates back centuries. Their efforts, especially during this time of challenge brought on by the Coronavirus, will have a lasting effect around the globe and for generations of sailors who provide the Navy the nation needs.
“I feel honored that we as hospital corpsman can serve in this tremendous time of need with great pride,” Dervisevic added.