The document summarizes the relocation of the Naval Hospital Corps School from Great Lakes, Illinois to Joint Base San Antonio as part of a 2005 Base Realignment initiative. It discusses the ceremony celebrating the milestone and quotes from speakers emphasizing the importance of the hospital corpsman's role in providing both combat casualty care and health services. It also previews the integrated training environment at the new Medical Education and Training Campus and notes students from all military services will be trained there.

1. Navy IDC NAVYIDCA@YAHOO.COM Issue #2 June 2011
NAVY IDC
Independent Duty Corpsman Association Newsletter
NEW IDCA
OFFICERS
Inside
Page 2 2011 IDC of the
Year!
Page 3 President’s
Message
Page 4 AFOMS 2011
Page 5 Wounded
Warriors
Page 6 “A” School
Relocates
Page 7 DetailerCorner/
IDCA Agenda
Congratulations to our newly elected IDCA Team!
From left: President: HMCS Raymond Meyers,
Secretary: HMC Miguel Lugo, HMCM Keith Staples, Treasurer:
HMCS Eliza Rubic, and Vice President: HMC Randy Swanson.
Independent Duty Corpsman Association:
Serving the Warfighter 24 hours a day!

2. Navy IDC Issue #1 June 2011
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BUMED IDC OF THE YEAR
BZ to the 2011 BUMED IDC’s of the year!
2011 SURFACE FORCE IDC of the Year:
HM1(SW/FMF) Wasim. S. Mohamed
USS FARRAGUT (DDG 99)
2011 SUBMARINE FORCE IDC of the Year:
HM1(SS/FMF) Aaron P. McKnight
USS TOLEDO (SSN 769)
2011 EXPEDITIONARY FORCE IDC of the Year:
HMC(FMF/EXW) Eric J. Motz
1st BATTALION, 2ND MARINES From left: HMCM Thompson, HM1
2011 SHORE DUTY IDC of the Year:
Mohamed, and FORCM Martinez.
HMC (SW/AW/EXW) Randall E. Moss
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO
A Message from the IDCA President
I would like to take this time to Our goal is the train ourselfs to responsibility and accept the
thank everyone who participated the best of our abilities. We will challenge.
in the 5th Annual Armed Forces instill in them, and demonstrate I would like to introduce your
Operational Medical Symposium by our own example, the highest new IDCA officers:
(AFOMS) in Colorado Springs, standard of Honor, Courage, and
CO. Our goal is to maximize as Commitment. Our mission is VICE PRESIDENT:
many attendees from all services supplying the fleet with specially HMC Randy Swanson
along with providing the right selected technically trained IDC’s (NSSC, Pearl Harbor)
training to support Navy for military service all over the
Medicine and the war fighters world. The leadership of the IDCA TREASURER:
through didactic and practical cannot do this alone. It takes the HMCS Eliza Rubic
training opportunities. As your dedication, hard work, and the (HQMC Washington DC)
New IDCA President, I have the selflessness of every IDC to pull
vision of taking our association everything together in unity and SECRETARY:
from great to even greater. I feel an espirit de corps to accomplish HMC Miguel Lugo
that by applying the concepts of this mission. (COMSUBPAC Pearl Harbor)
unity of purpose and espirit de We want to provide advance
corps we can become an knowledge and skills upon which WEBMASTER: HMCS Richards
unstoppable force. I know that the our shipmate’s life depends on. (EHSLANT, Norfolk)
integrity of the IDC starts with us Through competence and
and our association. We will proficiency we provide a vital ASST WEB:
continue to strive to improve function for Military Operations a HMC Roger Winslow
ourselves, our communities and shore, in the air and above and (SPAWAR, Norfolk)
our Navy. below the seas. The Navy, our
country and the world depends on Sincerely,
the IDC and we embrace this HMCS (SS/SW/FMF)
Raymond Fernandez Meyers

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HMCS (SS/SW/FMF) Raymond Fernandez Meyers
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Senior Chief Meyers enlisted in the
United States Navy in September 1989. He graduated from Henrietta M. King
High School and attended Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Texas. Upon
completion of recruit training and Hospital Corpsman “A” School in San Diego,
California, he reported to Field Medical Service School in Camp Pendleton,
California in June 1990.
Senior Chief Meyers’ first duty station was Naval Hospital Philadelphia.
He was the Senior Corpsman in the Pediatric Clinic from July 1990 to February
1992. While in Philadelphia he was also deployed with 2nd MARDIV in support
of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. During this deployment he qualified
Fleet Marine Force (FMF). After his tour with the marines he transferred to
Naval School of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland in February 1992. He completed Operating Room
Technician School in September of the same year.
Senior Chief Meyers then reported aboard USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) in Yokosuka, Japan in October
1992. While there he qualified Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist and was Command Advanced to Petty Officer
Second Class. Following this assignment he reported to Naval Hospital Jacksonville where he was LPO of the
Orthopedic Clinic from January 1996 to November 1998. He then volunteered for submarine service and reported
to Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS) in 1999. Upon completion of BESS he then reported to the Naval
Undersea Medical Institute in Groton, as a Submarine Independent Duty Corpsman student. In March 2000, he
graduated and was meritoriously promoted to Petty Officer First Class.
Senior Chief Meyers reported aboard the USS MARYLAND (SSBN 738)(GOLD) in April 2000 and served
Independently as the Medical Department Representative until December 2003. While there, he earned both the
SSBN Deterrent Patrol Insignia (six patrols) and Enlisted Dolphins. In January 2004 Senior Chief Meyers reported
to instructor duty at the Naval Undersea Medical Institute in Groton, CT. He taught a variety of medical and
administrative subjects. He completed his Master Training Specialist certification and was selected Sailor of the
Year 2004 and was promoted to Chief Petty Officer in 2005. In May of 2006 he reported to the PCU NEW
HAMPSHIRE (SSN 778) as the first Medical Department Representative. During this tour, he was promoted to
Senior Chief in May 2008. Senior Chief Myers currently is stationed at the Naval Undersea Medical Institute as the
Senior Instructor.
His personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps
Achievement Medal (six awards), Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit
Commendation, Battle “E” (four awards), Good Conduct Medal (six awards) and several personal and command
awards. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Touro University International and is presently
finishing a dual Masters in Health Science/ Business Administration from TUI University.
Senior Chief Meyers is married to the former Judy Allison Fiedtkou of Queens, New York. He has two
sons Raymond and Ramsey.

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5. Wounded Warriors
Above: Our Navy/Coast Guard Wounded Warrior Team competing at the Olympic Training Center,
Colorado Springs, Colorado. Fortunately Navy IDC’s have opportunity to show there brothers and sisters
support while attending the 2011 AFOMS Conference.
The Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project (WWDSP) is a partnership between the Wounded Warrior Project
and Disabled Sports USA to provide year-round sports programs for severely wounded service members from
the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts and the global war on terrorism.
Decades of experience has shown Disabled Sports USA that early intervention with active sports results in
successful rehabilitation after traumatic injury. WWDSP events take place at sites throughout the United States
offering wounded warriors the opportunity to integrate as participants and mentors in their home communities.
The wounded warriors and their family members are provided these opportunities free of charge, including
transportation, lodging, adaptive equipment, and individualized instruction in over a dozen different winter and
summer sports.
Why is the Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project Important?
“If I can do this, I can do anything!”
These soldiers, airmen, and Marines are going through a very difficult time. They are warriors and athletes, the
majority of whom are in their twenties. This sudden, traumatic change in physical ability severely impacts them
and their families.
What they need is action NOW that will show them the promise of a bright and active future. Sports provide this.
With the proper adaptive equipment and trained instructors, they can successfully learn a sport - almost any
sport—in ONE day. This immediate success provides a foundation for the development of a positive self-image
and outlook on life. This transformation is a key factor in leading an independent, full, and productive life.
For more info on how to help and for volunteer opportunities please visit:
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org

6. Navy Medicine Makes A hospital corpsman for over 30 years,
Martinez also recognized the contributions of
Historic Move As fellow corpsmen to the country and the Navy.
"It is no accident that we are experiencing the
Naval Hospital Corps lowest battle mortality and non-battle injury
rates in the history of armed conflict. This is due
School Relocates in large part to our exceptional corpsmen and
By L.A. Shively their training.
Fort Sam Houston public affairs office
The Hospital Corps is the largest rating in
The Navy celebrated a major milestone in our Navy and the most decorated in the United
the history of its hospital corpsmen training with an States. Twenty naval ships alone have been
April 21 rededication ceremony at Joint Base San named after hospital corpsmen," she said. Navy
Antonio, relocating the Naval Hospital Corps Seaman Josue Espinoza expressed pride in his
School from Great Lakes, IL. training as a hospital corpsman. "I feel honored
Sailors joined Soldiers and Airmen at the so say that when I put on my uniform, I not only
Medical, Education and Training Campus represent the U.S. Navy, I also represent
(METC) as part of the 2005 Base Closure and generations of Sailors who have gone before me
Realignment Commission initiative consolidating to fight for my freedom." Student Navy Seaman
military enlisted medical training and education. Daniella Summers echoed Martinez'
A variety of basic courses will be taught in commitment to service. "No matter the situation
an integrated environment, followed by service- a shipmate will never be left behind,"
unique classes. "METC is both a place and an she said. The program included performances
idea,”said Navy Rear Adm. William R. Kiser by The United States Marine Drum & Bugle
METC’s inaugural commandant. "As a place it Corps and by the Smithson Valley Armed and
represents new buildings and infrastructure which Unarmed Drill Teams.
is absolutely world class. As an idea, it is always Several enlisted members modeled
good to train like we fight. It's always good to historical uniforms that spanned across decades
come together to get know each other and develop representing all services. Navy students began
trust in each other before we show up on the training at METC last May. Target date for all
battlefield." Guest speaker Navy Force Master students training here is prior to Sept. 15, the
Chief Laura Martinez, director of the Hospital BRAC deadline. Average daily student load is
Corps, expanded on the duality of the corpsmen's estimated to be about 9,000 Sailors, Soldiers and
training and mission. "We have long heard the call Airmen at completion, making METC the
'Corpsman up!' that we have answered in every world’s largest military medical education and
major battle since the Corps’ founding. At the same training facility. "We look forward to the
time, the Hospital Corps has always provided care collaboration. We look forward to making this
for family members and retirees at military version of hospital corps school the finest it's
treatment facilities around the globe. This dual ever been in the history of the Navy," Kiser said.
commitment will never waver, no matter where
our Sailors and Marines go or what they do,"
Martinez said. Martinez recognized the
importance of the bond between providers, patients
and service to country. "Today we honor and
celebrate that sacred trust to ensure our nation has
a medically ready, fit, and fighting force and that
those who’ve served our nation, along with their
families, can always count on the Hospital Corps
to help provide quality and compassionate patient
and family-centered health care," Martinez said.

7. DETAILER CORNER:
HMCM Luke Vanemelen HM Lead Detailer, HM E9 Sea/shore
(901)874-4573
lucas.vanemelen@navy.mil
HMCS Jeromy Cronin NECs: 8403, 8427, 8493, 8494
(901)874-3800
Jeromy.cronin@navy.mil
HMC Chris Loving NECs: 8402, 8407, 8416, 8452
(901)874-3813
Chris.loving@navy.mil
HMC Brandie Collins NECs: 8425, 8410, 8463
(901)874-3812
Brandie.a.collins@navy.mil
IDCA AGENDA
- 2012 Arm ed Forces Operational M edical Sym posium (AFOMS)
Medical
Planning Committee site visit next month! Location: JACKSONVILLE, FL.
Updates will be posted on our Face Book page!
- IDCA Logo and Coin design
The IDCA is currently in the process of re-designing our new IDC logo and coin!
- IDCA M eeting M inutes
Meeting
First official IDCA meeting minutes will be added as a section on our next edition!
- Recruitm en t of Volunteers
Do you want to be on the AFOMS committee? Contact us and let us know! We looking for
motivated IDC’s to volunteer to help with out next IDC conference!
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