PENSACOLA, Fla. – Petty Officer 1st Class Keontez George, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Pensacola operating out of Naval Air Station Pensacola.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anna-Liesa Hussey, Navy Office of Community Outreach |
George joined the Navy 19 years ago. Today, George serves as a master-at-arms.
“I noticed that my life could use more structure and the Navy provided that structure, so I joined,” said George.
Growing up in Birmingham, George attended Fairfield High School and graduated in 1999. Today, George relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Birmingham to succeed in the military.
“I use my southern hospitality to approach people and to connect personally,” said George.
This has helped George while serving with Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Pensacola.
Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Pensacola, also known as Naval Hospital Pensacola (NHP), is older than 26 U.S. States and is in its second century of service. It is one of the country's oldest and most respected military medical facilities. NHP continues to provide health care to over 150,000 beneficiaries in its main facility and ten branch clinics across five states.
Today, the sixth Naval Hospital building was the first to be built outside of the NAS Pensacola installation. Initially commissioned as the Naval Regional Aerospace Medical Command in 1978, it continues its mission of providing healthcare to America's heroes and their families throughout the Gulf Coast region. In 2001, a 2-story, 73,000 square foot Outpatient Clinic was added to the Naval Hospital.
NHP's mission is to deliver high-quality healthcare to warfighters and beneficiaries, ensuring a medically ready force through strategic integration, innovation, and well-trained personnel.
Serving in the Navy means George is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“We must defend coastal waters and defend seaways for economic reasons on a global scale,” said George.
With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through underwater fiber optic, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy.
George and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“I became an instructor so I could pass on my experience and knowledge to others,” said George.
As George and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Pensacola, also known as Naval Hospital Pensacola (NHP), is older than 26 U.S. States and is in its second century of service. It is one of the country's oldest and most respected military medical facilities. NHP continues to provide health care to over 150,000 beneficiaries in its main facility and ten branch clinics across five states.
Today, the sixth Naval Hospital building was the first to be built outside of the NAS Pensacola installation. Initially commissioned as the Naval Regional Aerospace Medical Command in 1978, it continues its mission of providing healthcare to America's heroes and their families throughout the Gulf Coast region. In 2001, a 2-story, 73,000 square foot Outpatient Clinic was added to the Naval Hospital.
NHP's mission is to deliver high-quality healthcare to warfighters and beneficiaries, ensuring a medically ready force through strategic integration, innovation, and well-trained personnel.
Serving in the Navy means George is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“We must defend coastal waters and defend seaways for economic reasons on a global scale,” said George.
With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through underwater fiber optic, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy.
George and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“I became an instructor so I could pass on my experience and knowledge to others,” said George.
As George and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“My service in the Navy is honorable,” added George. “Knowing that you have done a selfless act for the betterment of your country feels good.”