191031-N-VT388-0027 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 31, 2019) Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Gregory Slavonic uses a microsurgery training tool in the simulation laboratory during an official visit to get a first-hand look at the variety of operations conducted at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD). NMCSD'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. NMCSD employs more than 6,000 active duty military personnel, civilians and contractors in Southern California to provide patients with world-class care anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class R. David Valdez/Released)