PENSACOLA, Fla. – Seaman Janelle Hadley, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, 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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Hadley joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Hadley serves as a personnel specialist.
“I joined the Navy because I wanted to start a career and seek continued educational opportunities,” said Hadley.
Growing up in Jacksonville, Hadley attended University Chrisitian School and graduated in 2021. Today, Hadley relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Jacksonville to succeed in the military.
“Having a competitive nature from playing sports growing up allows me to be the best I can be,” said Hadley.
These lessons have helped Hadley while serving with Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC).
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 Hadley 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.
“The Navy has some deep morals which allow us to be the best,” said Hadley.
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.
Hadley and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.
“Making the step to join the Navy and now learn from my peers are my proudest Navy accomplishments,” said Hadley.
As Hadley and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“My service means I am a part of a much bigger mission,” added Hadley.