MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Lt. j.g. Nicholas Miller, a native of South Glens Falls, New York, was recently selected as Junior Officer of the Quarter for 2026 while serving with Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command in Jacksonville, Florida.
Miller graduated from South Glens Falls Central High School in 2013. Additionally, Owens earned a master’s degree in healthcare administration from Louisiana State University in 2023. Miller joined the Navy 12 years ago.
“My hometown taught me the value of lifelong friendship and how valuable having a close group of friends is for personal and professional growth,” Miller said. “I joined the Navy to gain applicable real-world experience while being able to pursue academic opportunities and traveling to new countries.”
Today, Miller serves as a Navy healthcare administration officer.
“My favorite part about being a healthcare administration officer is providing mentorship to junior sailors about the opportunities available to them,” Miller said. “Additionally, solving complex organizational challenges to ensure maximum access to care for our nation's service members.”
NMRTC Jacksonville’s mission is to prepare service members to deploy in support of operational forces, deliver high-quality health care services and shape the future of military medicine through education, training and research.
NMRTC Jacksonville, co-located with Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville, has five units across Florida and Georgia to support warfighter medical readiness to deploy and clinician readiness to save lives. NH Jacksonville and its five branch health clinics serve 175,000 active duty, active duty family members, and retired service members, including 54,000 patients enrolled with a primary care manager.
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 contribution 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. More information is available here: https://www.navy.mil/navy-250/
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.
Miller has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during military service.
“My proudest accomplishment in the Navy is promoting to the rank of E-6,” Miller said. “Before my selection to commission as a healthcare administration officer.”
Miller serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
“Serving in the Navy means contributing to an organization that is larger than myself while providing stability and opportunity for my family,” Miller said.