PENSACOLA, Fla. – Hospitalman Tariq Lloyd, a native of Dallas, Texas, 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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Lloyd joined the Navy two years ago.
“I was looking for a secure job after completing two years of college and the U.S. Navy was my choice,” said Lloyd.
Growing up in Dallas, Lloyd attended Saint Mary's Academy and graduated in 2016. Today, Lloyd relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Dallas to succeed in the military.
“Organization and process is so important because it provides me the ability to focus on priorities and mission success,” said Lloyd.
These lessons have helped Lloyd 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 Lloyd 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.
“Sea power is very important and is a part of our American history and our future,” said Lloyd.
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.
Lloyd and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“Being given the responsibility of an entire medical clinic makes me proud because of the faith in my ability to do the job,” said Lloyd.
As Lloyd and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
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.
Lloyd and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“Being given the responsibility of an entire medical clinic makes me proud because of the faith in my ability to do the job,” said Lloyd.
As Lloyd and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“Serving those who served before is so important to me,” added Lloyd. “Seventy percent of my patients are veterans and it makes me feel proud to take care of them as they knew they would be taken care of after serving our country.”