Streetsboro native serves with U.S. Navy Expeditionary Medical Facility Bravo

By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach

MILLINGTON, Tenn. - Petty Officer 3rd Class Noah Kendrick, a native of Streetsboro, Ohio, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) Bravo, Detachment Twentynine Palms, California.

Kendrick graduated from Walsh Jesuit High School in 2014. Additionally, Kendrick graduated from Baldwin Wallace University in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in science and from Trident University with a master's degree in health and science.

The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Streetsboro.

“I learned that 'Good is the enemy of Great,'" said Kendrick.

Kendrick joined the Navy five years ago. Today, Kendrick serves as a hospital corpsman.

“I joined the Navy to further my education," said Kendrick.

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, treatments 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.

"Petty Officer Kendrick's experience as a hospital corpsman in various expeditionary settings has helped EMF 150 Bravo seamlessly deliver top-quality care," said EMF Bravo Command Master Chief Shannon Bia.

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.

Kendrick 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.”

Kendrick has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.

"I'm most proud of utilizing my tuition assistance to get my master's degree," said Kendrick.

Kendrick can take pride in serving America through military service.

“Serving in the Navy means having an opportunity," said Kendrick.

Kendrick is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.

"I want to thank my children, parents and Corazon," said Kendrick.

"My goal is to become the Navy Surgeon General of the United States of America," added Kendrick.