MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Krupp, a native of Laplace, Louisiana, serves with Navy Medicine at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Rota, Spain, where he supports the health and readiness of Sailors and their families as a hospital corpsman.
Krupp graduated from Trinity High School in 2019.
Krupp joined the Navy six years ago.
“I wanted to travel and have free education,” Krupp said. “I chose to be a hospital corpsman because I saw it as a way to serve and to help people in the best ways.”
Krupp currently works as an orthopedic technician, supporting surgical and clinical care.
“I aid the orthopedic surgeon in the daily activities of patient care,” Krupp said. "It directly supports the Navy’s mission by ensuring sailors are medically ready for the fight.”
Krupp graduated from Trinity High School in 2019.
Krupp joined the Navy six years ago.
“I wanted to travel and have free education,” Krupp said. “I chose to be a hospital corpsman because I saw it as a way to serve and to help people in the best ways.”
Krupp currently works as an orthopedic technician, supporting surgical and clinical care.
“I aid the orthopedic surgeon in the daily activities of patient care,” Krupp said. "It directly supports the Navy’s mission by ensuring sailors are medically ready for the fight.”
Serving overseas has allowed Krupp to witness firsthand the impact Navy Medicine has on service members and their families.
“I have seen Navy Medicine make a difference in the daily lives of active-duty members and their families,” Krupp said. “We are here to aid and take care of all beneficiaries, and it leaves an impact on families.”
“I have always been taught discipline from my parents, among other life-building skills,” Krupp said. “I truly believe those lessons have molded me into the leader I am today.”
Despite being stationed at a medical command, Krupp said adaptability remains an essential part of Navy life.
“The change in scenery can happen at a moment’s notice,” Krupp said. “Even being stationed at hospitals, we can still be moved quickly. Sometimes it’s a great thing and other times it’s not, but it is always a memorable adventure.”
Advancing to petty officer second class has been a defining moment in Krupp's career.
“My proudest accomplishment has been making second class,” Krupp said. “It has given me the opportunity to lead and serve at another level and build up my junior sailors.”
Serving in the Navy carries deep meaning for Krupp.
“Serving in the Navy means being part of the one percent,” Krupp said. “Wearing the uniform gives me pride in serving the greatest country on God’s green earth.”
Krupp encourages others to consider Navy Medicine as a career field.
“The opportunities are endless,” Krupp said. “In Navy Medicine, we can learn and see things outside of our specific field, and we are stationed throughout the entire world.”
One of the most rewarding aspects of Krupp's service has been the people and the opportunity to serve overseas.
“The most fun has been meeting people and traveling while stationed in Europe,” Krupp said. “Getting paid to live in Europe has truly been a blessing.”
During his time in the Navy, Krupp has traveled extensively.
“As my time in the Navy has gone on, I’ve been able to travel the world on the Navy’s dime,” Krupp said. “Guam, Italy and multiple U.S. states. While stationed in Spain, I’ve traveled to nine different European countries. Joining the Navy has definitely been worth it.”
Krupp said Navy Medicine offers unmatched clinical exposure.
“The sheer opportunities to see and learn more than expected are incredible,” Krupp said. “We see everything from the common cold to poly-trauma blast injuries. There are guaranteed opportunities to see anything and everything.”
According to Navy officials, NMRTC’s mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high-quality healthcare services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training and research. NMRTC serves as the single point of contact in support of installation and operational commanders, providing medical information, support and overall medical cognizance of the active-duty and reserve force.
Navy Medicine, represented by more than 44,000 highly trained military and civilian health care professionals, provides enduring expeditionary medical support to the warfighter on, below and above the sea, and ashore.
This year, the Navy is commemorating its contributions to the nation’s defense as the United States celebrates 250 years of independence.
According to Navy officials, for more than 250 years, the Navy has sailed the globe defending freedom and protecting prosperity.
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and internet access relying on secure undersea fiber-optic cables, Navy leaders emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the country.
During his time in the Navy, Krupp has traveled extensively.
“As my time in the Navy has gone on, I’ve been able to travel the world on the Navy’s dime,” Krupp said. “Guam, Italy and multiple U.S. states. While stationed in Spain, I’ve traveled to nine different European countries. Joining the Navy has definitely been worth it.”
Krupp said Navy Medicine offers unmatched clinical exposure.
“The sheer opportunities to see and learn more than expected are incredible,” Krupp said. “We see everything from the common cold to poly-trauma blast injuries. There are guaranteed opportunities to see anything and everything.”
According to Navy officials, NMRTC’s mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high-quality healthcare services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training and research. NMRTC serves as the single point of contact in support of installation and operational commanders, providing medical information, support and overall medical cognizance of the active-duty and reserve force.
Navy Medicine, represented by more than 44,000 highly trained military and civilian health care professionals, provides enduring expeditionary medical support to the warfighter on, below and above the sea, and ashore.
This year, the Navy is commemorating its contributions to the nation’s defense as the United States celebrates 250 years of independence.
According to Navy officials, for more than 250 years, the Navy has sailed the globe defending freedom and protecting prosperity.
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and internet access relying on secure undersea fiber-optic cables, Navy leaders emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the country.
As Krupp and other sailors continue to perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the U.S. Navy and protecting the American way of life.