Navy Medicine East

Navy Medicine East was established as a regional medical command within the United States Navy, responsible for overseeing medical treatment facilities along the eastern United States and abroad. Activated in August 2005, it provided leadership, coordination, and support to ensure the readiness and healthcare of Navy and Marine Corps personnel, as well as their families. Headquartered in Portsmouth, Virginia, Navy Medicine East managed a network of military hospitals and clinics, supporting operational forces and humanitarian missions. In 2019, as part of a larger reorganization, its responsibilities were merged into the newly formed Medical Forces Atlantic (MEDFORLANT), streamlining Navy medical command and control.