GOOSE CREEK, S.C. - Petty Officer 3rd Class Quenton Hyde, a native of Sikeston, Missouri, and 2012 graduate of Sikeston Senior High School, comes from a family of service members. His father and grandfather were in the Army and his brothers are both currently serving in the Army; however, Hyde chose a different path.
“My family comes from a military background and my father taught me the importance of doing the right thing always,” said Hyde. “This is applicable every day in the military and helps me when sometimes the right choice is not always the easiest one – they taught me integrity.”
“I wanted to become a medic with the Marines, and I always knew that I wanted to help people,” said Hyde.
Hyde’s first assignment as a hospital corpsman was at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia, in the Heart and Vascular Care Center where he performed echocardiograms, electrocardiograms, assisted with vascular procedures, and more.
“I learned how important teamwork was in such a critical setting,” said Hyde. “I also learned the value of attention to detail and how that could save lives.”
From there, Hyde graduated from Field Medical Training Battalion-East and was assigned with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. His job entailed range and jump operations coverage and overall care for the Marines in his group. He deployed to South America and Barbados, where he taught weapons training and Tactical Combat Casualty Care to their partnering forces and from there, the group deployed to Norway for Exercise Trident Juncture for cold weather joint operations with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and partnering forces.
An important part of being a corpsman, Hyde obtained his Fleet Marine Forces warfare pin in 2017.
“When I look at this pin, I reflect back on the Marines I served with and the hard work and dedication it took to obtain it,” said Hyde. “The symbolism of the pin is so important because it shows that we are qualified to be with the Marines and have the honor to take care of them.”
Now assigned to Naval Health Clinic Charleston, he works in Staff Education and Training. Naval Health Clinic Charleston, on Naval Weapons Station, Joint Base Charleston is an ambulatory care clinic which provides health care to over 18,000 beneficiaries and ensures the readiness and health of over twelve tenant commands, to include the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command and the Nuclear Power Training Unit.
“I enjoy teaching because it gives me an opportunity to pass down information I’ve learned during my time in the Navy, which can influence junior sailors and their careers moving forward,” said Hyde. “It gives them the best knowledge bank to use throughout their service and can potentially save lives both here and on the battlefield can.”
A key element of military medicine is the focus on critical initiatives, with readiness being a large component. Ensuring the Navy has a Ready Medical Force, means having Navy personnel ready to deploy anywhere, anytime in support of the full range of military operations. It includes ensuring these service members deploy with the right skill set and knowledge. Hyde is playing an important part in the military’s focus on readiness through his job as an instructor in Staff Education and Training.
“The United States military prides itself on always being ready to respond to the orders of the President,” said Department of Defense officials. “The requirements of what goes into “being ready” are determined by the senior leaders of each military service based on global commitments and priorities and are validated by Department of Defense policy makers. These requirements ensure that soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines receive necessary training and well-maintained equipment that enables them to succeed no matter the mission. When readiness suffers, the risks to forces increase.”
Hyde is deploying to Naval Expeditionary Base in Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti City, Djibouti. Camp Lemonnier provides, operates and sustains superior service in support of combat readiness and security of ships, aircraft, detachments and personnel for regional and combatant command requirements; and enables operations in the Horn of Africa while fostering positive U.S.-African Nation relations according to Navy officials. Hyde will serve in the Expeditionary medical Facility providing healthcare services to nearly 5,000 joint military personnel.
“I am excited to experience the opportunity to learn from a new culture and further grow in my naval career,” added Hyde. “I love my job and what I do. I love being a part of Navy Medicine and having the honor to take care of my fellow service members.”
“I wanted to become a medic with the Marines, and I always knew that I wanted to help people,” said Hyde.
Hyde’s first assignment as a hospital corpsman was at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia, in the Heart and Vascular Care Center where he performed echocardiograms, electrocardiograms, assisted with vascular procedures, and more.
“I learned how important teamwork was in such a critical setting,” said Hyde. “I also learned the value of attention to detail and how that could save lives.”
From there, Hyde graduated from Field Medical Training Battalion-East and was assigned with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. His job entailed range and jump operations coverage and overall care for the Marines in his group. He deployed to South America and Barbados, where he taught weapons training and Tactical Combat Casualty Care to their partnering forces and from there, the group deployed to Norway for Exercise Trident Juncture for cold weather joint operations with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and partnering forces.
An important part of being a corpsman, Hyde obtained his Fleet Marine Forces warfare pin in 2017.
“When I look at this pin, I reflect back on the Marines I served with and the hard work and dedication it took to obtain it,” said Hyde. “The symbolism of the pin is so important because it shows that we are qualified to be with the Marines and have the honor to take care of them.”
Now assigned to Naval Health Clinic Charleston, he works in Staff Education and Training. Naval Health Clinic Charleston, on Naval Weapons Station, Joint Base Charleston is an ambulatory care clinic which provides health care to over 18,000 beneficiaries and ensures the readiness and health of over twelve tenant commands, to include the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command and the Nuclear Power Training Unit.
“I enjoy teaching because it gives me an opportunity to pass down information I’ve learned during my time in the Navy, which can influence junior sailors and their careers moving forward,” said Hyde. “It gives them the best knowledge bank to use throughout their service and can potentially save lives both here and on the battlefield can.”
A key element of military medicine is the focus on critical initiatives, with readiness being a large component. Ensuring the Navy has a Ready Medical Force, means having Navy personnel ready to deploy anywhere, anytime in support of the full range of military operations. It includes ensuring these service members deploy with the right skill set and knowledge. Hyde is playing an important part in the military’s focus on readiness through his job as an instructor in Staff Education and Training.
“The United States military prides itself on always being ready to respond to the orders of the President,” said Department of Defense officials. “The requirements of what goes into “being ready” are determined by the senior leaders of each military service based on global commitments and priorities and are validated by Department of Defense policy makers. These requirements ensure that soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines receive necessary training and well-maintained equipment that enables them to succeed no matter the mission. When readiness suffers, the risks to forces increase.”
Hyde is deploying to Naval Expeditionary Base in Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti City, Djibouti. Camp Lemonnier provides, operates and sustains superior service in support of combat readiness and security of ships, aircraft, detachments and personnel for regional and combatant command requirements; and enables operations in the Horn of Africa while fostering positive U.S.-African Nation relations according to Navy officials. Hyde will serve in the Expeditionary medical Facility providing healthcare services to nearly 5,000 joint military personnel.
“I am excited to experience the opportunity to learn from a new culture and further grow in my naval career,” added Hyde. “I love my job and what I do. I love being a part of Navy Medicine and having the honor to take care of my fellow service members.”