MILLINGTON, Tenn. - Petty Officer 1st Class Brooke DeMonbreun, a native of Southport, North Carolina, serving the U.S. Navy assigned to Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) Bravo, recently participated in Operation Keen Sword in Japan.
DeMonbreun graduated from South Brunswick High School in 2017.
The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Southport.
"Growing up, I learned the value of hard work, resilience and the importance of community," said DeMonbreun. "These lessons have continued to guide me in the Navy."
DeMonbreun joined the Navy seven years ago. Today, DeMonbreun serves as a hospital corpsman.
"I joined the Navy to serve a purpose bigger than myself," said DeMonbreun. "I also wanted to challenge my limits and protect the freedoms I believe in while building a future I could be proud of."
Expeditionary Medical Facility Bravo is a 150-bed facility that can deploy in support of various combat operations. This year it was deployed in support of Operation Keen Sword and integrated with Japanese Self Defense Forces.
Operation Keen Sword is a biennial exercise that began in 1986 to increase combat readiness and improve the working relationship between U.S. and Japanese forces. This year’s training was expected to draw 12,000 U.S. and 33,000 Japanese troops, 40 vessels and 370 aircraft, according to a Joint Staff news release issued on Sept. 26. This year, U.S. sailors and counterparts, treated Marines and Japanese troops with simulated burn, blast and gunshot wounds from an imagined battle. The combined medical team simulated 100 surgeries, treatment for more than 250 patients, and conducted more than 500 casualty movement events. The combined effort, goodwill, and teamwork contributed to the overall success of the exercise.
"HM1’s leadership in casualty receiving was vital as we collaborated with Japanese Self Defense Forces during a recent exercise," said EMF Bravo Command Master Chief Shannon Bia. "Her team developed innovative processes to ensure we communicated efficiently with the host Nation medical team. We are proud to have her at EMF 150 Bravo.”
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
DeMonbreun serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“We will earn and reinforce the trust and confidence of the American people every day,” said Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations. “Together we will deliver the Navy the nation needs.”
DeMonbreun has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
"My proudest acomplishment was earning my Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist insignia aboard my last ship, USS Stethem," said DeMonbreun.
DeMonbreun can take pride in serving America through military service.
"Serving in the Navy means dedicating myself to a purpose greater than myself and making a positive impact on the lives of others through my role as a hospital corpsman," said DeMonbreun.
DeMonbreun is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
"I'd like to thank my mom and dad, Candace Haas and Joel DeMonbreun for always pushing me," added DeMonbreun. "I also want to thank my sister, Ariel Bernard. She is also in the Navy and is my rock."
DeMonbreun joined the Navy seven years ago. Today, DeMonbreun serves as a hospital corpsman.
"I joined the Navy to serve a purpose bigger than myself," said DeMonbreun. "I also wanted to challenge my limits and protect the freedoms I believe in while building a future I could be proud of."
Expeditionary Medical Facility Bravo is a 150-bed facility that can deploy in support of various combat operations. This year it was deployed in support of Operation Keen Sword and integrated with Japanese Self Defense Forces.
Operation Keen Sword is a biennial exercise that began in 1986 to increase combat readiness and improve the working relationship between U.S. and Japanese forces. This year’s training was expected to draw 12,000 U.S. and 33,000 Japanese troops, 40 vessels and 370 aircraft, according to a Joint Staff news release issued on Sept. 26. This year, U.S. sailors and counterparts, treated Marines and Japanese troops with simulated burn, blast and gunshot wounds from an imagined battle. The combined medical team simulated 100 surgeries, treatment for more than 250 patients, and conducted more than 500 casualty movement events. The combined effort, goodwill, and teamwork contributed to the overall success of the exercise.
"HM1’s leadership in casualty receiving was vital as we collaborated with Japanese Self Defense Forces during a recent exercise," said EMF Bravo Command Master Chief Shannon Bia. "Her team developed innovative processes to ensure we communicated efficiently with the host Nation medical team. We are proud to have her at EMF 150 Bravo.”
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
DeMonbreun serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“We will earn and reinforce the trust and confidence of the American people every day,” said Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations. “Together we will deliver the Navy the nation needs.”
DeMonbreun has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
"My proudest acomplishment was earning my Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist insignia aboard my last ship, USS Stethem," said DeMonbreun.
DeMonbreun can take pride in serving America through military service.
"Serving in the Navy means dedicating myself to a purpose greater than myself and making a positive impact on the lives of others through my role as a hospital corpsman," said DeMonbreun.
DeMonbreun is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.
"I'd like to thank my mom and dad, Candace Haas and Joel DeMonbreun for always pushing me," added DeMonbreun. "I also want to thank my sister, Ariel Bernard. She is also in the Navy and is my rock."