160328-N-AN781-136 BETHESDA, Md. (March 28, 2016) The Honorable Assist. Sec. of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Franklin R. Parker (center, left) tours the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) on Naval Support Activity Bethesda March 28. The NICoE, a directorate of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, helps service members and their families manage their traumatic brain injury and psychological health conditions.