By Megan Lemly, Navy Office of Community Outreach
MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Petty Officer 2nd Class James Stillman, a native of Humble, Texas, was recently recognized as Sailor of the Quarter while assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Bethesda, Maryland.
The Navy’s Sailor of the Quarter program recognizes sailors for outstanding character, dedication and going above and beyond their duties.
"I'm proud to represent the town with the 'silent h,'" Stillman said. "Every day, I strive to carry forward the legacy of great men and women from my hometown. I take great pleasure in serving my country and molding my junior sailors. This accomplishment is the result of approaching all things with that mindset. Go Eagles and go Navy!"
Stillman graduated from Atascocita High School in 2019.
Stillman joined the Navy five years ago. Today, Stillman serves as a hospital corpsman responsible for providing medical care to Navy personnel and their families.
According to Navy officials, NMRTC’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 Bethesda’s mission is to maximize warfighter performance through optimized medical readiness tailored to operational requirements, enhance the readiness of the medical force to sustain expeditionary medical capability and train and develop the Navy Medicine force.
Navy Medicine — represented by more than 44,000 highly trained military and civilian healthcare professionals — provides enduring expeditionary medical support to the warfighter on, below and above the sea, and ashore.
Stillman serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security.
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.
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet 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 fabric of America.