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Meet NMRTC Twentynine Palms Sailor of the 3rd Quarter: Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Courtlynn Stinson
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Courtlynn Stinson, an X-ray technician assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Detachment Bridgeport, was selected as Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Twentynine Palms Sailor of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2026. A Mobile, Alabama, native, Stinson supports warfighter readiness through diagnostic imaging and patient care while also serving in several leadership roles at the detachment. Her contributions include resolving a longstanding technology system issues, supporting CT and X-ray operations during a one-year temporary additional duty assignment at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms, and mentoring junior Sailors as she works toward her goal of attending physician assistant school.
DEERS System Outage, Oct. 9-11
During this time, beneficiaries may be unable to update contact information, verify eligibility, or complete enrollment actions. Access to TRICARE and other DOD benefit systems that rely on DEERS may also be temporarily affected.
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** RETAIL PHARMACY ONLY** Please view our process guide for reimbursement instructions. Our office does NOT reimburse. Defense Health Agency, Great Lakes will confirm your eligibility is on file and then we will forward your documentation to the TRICARE pharmacy contractor and they will send you a check in the mail.
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