GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Browder, a native of North Charleston, South Carolina, 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 and preventive medicine technician, working at Navy Medical Readiness and Training Command Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Browder’s skills are vital to maintaining the health of the sailors in the Caribbean 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.”
As part of the Navy medicine team, Browder protects sailors and their families, many of whom deploy around the world supporting national interests here at home.
“It fills me with a great sense of pride and gratitude because we are caring for our Navy’s most precious asset, its people,” Browder said.
Browder is a 2013 Fort Dorchester High School graduate. According to Browder, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in North Charleston.
“I've learned that whatever obstacle comes towards me, I won’t give up,” Browder said. “The values I learned from home have definitely helped me keep going, with my head held high and proud, knowing every day I am keeping Naval Base Guantanamo Bay as safe and healthy as possible in these trying times.”
U.S. Navy Medicine is the most decorated career field in the Navy. Navy Hospital Corpsmen have earned 22 Medals of Honor, 179 Navy Crosses, 959 Silver Stars and more than 1,600 Bronze Stars. Twenty 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’m honored to be called upon during this time to shine and to help people every day fighting the good fight to keep our warfighter mission ready,” Browder said.
As a member of the U.S. Navy, Browder, 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.
“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.”
As part of the Navy medicine team, Browder protects sailors and their families, many of whom deploy around the world supporting national interests here at home.
“It fills me with a great sense of pride and gratitude because we are caring for our Navy’s most precious asset, its people,” Browder said.
Browder is a 2013 Fort Dorchester High School graduate. According to Browder, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in North Charleston.
“I've learned that whatever obstacle comes towards me, I won’t give up,” Browder said. “The values I learned from home have definitely helped me keep going, with my head held high and proud, knowing every day I am keeping Naval Base Guantanamo Bay as safe and healthy as possible in these trying times.”
U.S. Navy Medicine is the most decorated career field in the Navy. Navy Hospital Corpsmen have earned 22 Medals of Honor, 179 Navy Crosses, 959 Silver Stars and more than 1,600 Bronze Stars. Twenty 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’m honored to be called upon during this time to shine and to help people every day fighting the good fight to keep our warfighter mission ready,” Browder said.
As a member of the U.S. Navy, Browder, 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.