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UNDER THE C OL ORS

Poway native serves in Navy Medicine

Quach graduated from Mira Mesa High and reserve force.
School in 1993. In support of the U.S. Navy Surgeon
Quach joined the Navy 22 years ago. General, NMFP provides command and
Today, Quach serves as a Captain control of all subordinate Navy Medicine
“Since immigrating to the United States Readiness Training Commands (NMRTCs),
at 14 and witnessing all the wonderful things Readiness Training Units (NMRTUs) and
our U.S. military personnel were doing assigned operational platforms to ensure
for our country and all other countries, I they are fully trained, properly manned and
couldn’t help but wonder what it would be capably equipped to be forward deployable
like to be part of that group,” said Quach. "In and ready to execute operational medicine
addition, my father-in-law was serving in the responsibilities in support of warfighter
US Navy and retired as a Chief. My wife, who requirements, according to Navy officials.
is an orthodontist and a U.S. Navy CAP- “We will earn and reinforce the trust
TAIN, received her dental degree and her and confidence of the American people every
orthodontist residency paid for by the Navy. I day,” said Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of
also received my Doctor of Pharmacy degree naval operations. “Together we will deliver
paid by the Navy." the Navy the nation needs.” By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd
The skills and values needed to succeed Quach has many opportunities to Class Tristan Cookson, Navy Office of
in the Navy are similar to those found in achieve accomplishments during military Community Outreach
Poway. service. SAN DIEGO - Captain Linh Quach, a
“I learned about hard work, dedication, “My proudest accomplishment is native of Poway, California, serves in the
to build and not burn bridges, give every witnessing the truly deserving Sailors I have U.S. Navy with Navy Medicine Readiness
opportunity a chance,” said Quach. "I also worked with advance to the next pay grades,” and Training Command (NMRTC) in San
learned the importance of humility, don't be said Quach. "I am also proud that both my Diego, California.
afraid to admit that you don’t know every- wife and myself have been promoted to
thing; take care of the people under your Captain."
charge, and they will take care of you." Quach can take pride in serving Ameri- Phúc, Phi, Phượng , and Phú,” added
According to Navy officials, NMRTC’s ca through military service. Quach. “I am the oldest of the six children
mission is to prepare service members to de- “Serving in the Navy means giving back in my family. I would also like to thank my
ploy in support of operational forces, deliver to the country that has always been very father-in-law, Steve Smiley, who consistently
high-quality healthcare services and shape giving to those who are less fortunate and to mentors us. I could not do this without my
the future of military medicine through edu- protect America and its interest around the wife, Capt. Cheri Smiley. She has been my
cation, training and research. NMRTC serves world,” said Quach. inspiration and the real reason for all my
as the single point of contact in support of Quach is grateful to others for helping successes. Finally, I would like to thank my
installation and operational commanders, make a Navy career possible.“I would like kids, Emma, Branden, and Jaden, who are
providing medical information, support and to thank my father, Mike, my mother, Dep supportive, strong, resilient, and understand
over medical cognizance of the active duty Nguyen, and my younger siblings, Phương, the military personnel’s sacrifices.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

Photo by Seaman Kristinejoy Nool
USS Tripoli (LHA 7)

Airman Nemesil Manatad, from San Diego, polishes
an aqueous film forming foam station hose nozzle in
the hangar bay aboard amphibious assault carrier USS
Tripoli (LHA 7). Tripoli is an America-class amphibious
assault ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo
by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kristine Joy
Nool)

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