SAN DIEGO (Oct. 27, 2023) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announces the future Bethesda-class expeditionary medical ship will be named USNS Balboa (EMS 2) during a ceremony at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Oct. 27, 2023. The future USNS Balboa honors the legacy and commitment of Navy doctors, nurses, corpsmen, and staff of Balboa Naval Hospital in caring for the needs of U.S. Service Members. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Shannon Renfroe)