Corpsmen, the cutting edge of Navy Medicine, celebrates 126 years
Rear Adm. Darin Via, Navy Surgeon General, Force Master Chief PatrickPaul Mangaran, director of the Hospital Corps, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Alexander Brady, the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Blue Jacket of the Year, cut a ceremonial cake during the 126th Hospital Corps birthday at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, June 17. Ceremonial cake-cutting is a time-honored tradition signifying unity and camaraderie among all members of the Navy community.