LEMOORE, Calif. – Petty Officer 2nd Class John Frick, a native of Altoona, Iowa, provides beneficiary care and expeditionary medical readiness while serving at Hornet Health Clinic Lemoore aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore.
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| Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jerome Fjeld |
Frick joined the Navy 10 years ago. Today, Frick serves as a hospital corpsman.
“I joined the Navy the travel and see the world," said Frick. “I was also inspired to join because of my grandfather's service."
Growing up in Altoona, Frick attended South East Polk High School and graduated in 2013.
Skills and values similar to those found in Altoona are important to succeed in the military.
“Through participation in my high school football team, I learned the value of teamwork," said Frick.
These lessons have helped Frick while serving in the Navy.
Naval Health Clinic Lemoore has a Fleet Centered Medical Home Port. The Fleet Centered Medical Home Port is an active duty-only clinic located at NAS Lemoore’s operations side in the Hornet Health Clinic. Care delivered at the Hornet Health Clinic is provided by a Primary Care Manager and is focused on the operational readiness of the aviation community.
Naval Health Clinic Lemoore provides quality health care to more than 18,000 people at NAS Lemoore, California and NAS Fallon, Nevada to ensure the Navy and Marine warfighters are medically ready to fight today, tomorrow, and beyond. The command also provides dental care and medical administrative support to Navy, Marine Corps and international students at the Naval Postgraduate School, Defense Language Institute and the Center for Information Dominance in Monterey, California.
"Our mission remains timeless - to provide our fellow citizens with nothing less than the very best Navy: fully combat ready at all times, focused on warfighting excellence, and committed to superior leadership at every single level," said Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations. "This is our calling. And I cannot imagine a calling more worthy.”
As a member of the Navy, Frick is part of a world-class organization focused on maintaining maritime dominance, strengthening partnerships, increasing competitive warfighting capabilities and sustaining combat-ready forces in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“The Navy supports national defense by keeping the sea lanes open for global trade," said Frick.
Frick has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“I was proud to complete boot camp in 2013," said Frick. “It was a big moment to complete the program and move onto the fleet."
As Frick and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“Serving in the Navy means giving back to my community," said Frick. “It also means helping those who serve after me succeed."
Frick is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
“I would like to thank Chief Hospital Corpsman Ortiz from my last command,” said Frick. “Chief Ortiz lead by example and showed me what a real leader can and should be.”