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JBSA San Antonio, USS San Antonio Sailors take part in Battle of Flowers Parade

by Burrell Parmer
26 April 2024 SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – More than 100 Sailors within Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) took part in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio.

The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading the Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC).
SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – Cmdr. Stacey O’Neal, commanding officer, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio participated in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading more than 100 Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
SLIDESHOW | 11 images | 240426-N-ND850-1011 SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – Cmdr. Stacey O’Neal, commanding officer, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio participated in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading more than 100 Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – Cmdr. Stacey O’Neal, commanding officer, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio participated in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading more than 100 Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – Cmdr. Stacey O’Neal, commanding officer, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio participated in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading more than 100 Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – Capt. Jennifer Buechel (Nurse Corps), commanding officer, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio (right), and Cmdr. Nneoma Lewis (Nurse Corps), non-medical medical case manager, Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) Program, Navy Region Southeast, participated in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading the Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – Capt. Jennifer Buechel (Nurse Corps), commanding officer, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio (right), and Cmdr. Nneoma Lewis (Nurse Corps), non-medical medical case manager, Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) Program, Navy Region Southeast, participated in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading the Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – More than 100 Sailors within Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) took part in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading the Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Other commands participating included but not limited to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio, Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC), and Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) Program, Navy Reserve Center (NRC) San Antonio, and USS San Antonio (LPD 17). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – More than 100 Sailors within Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) took part in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading the Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Other commands participating included but not limited to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio, Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC), and Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) Program, Navy Reserve Center (NRC) San Antonio, and USS San Antonio (LPD 17). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – More than 100 Sailors within Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) took part in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading the Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Other commands participating included but not limited to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio, Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC), and Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) Program, Navy Reserve Center (NRC) San Antonio, and USS San Antonio (LPD 17). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – More than 100 Sailors within Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) took part in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading the Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Other commands participating included but not limited to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio, Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC), and Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) Program, Navy Reserve Center (NRC) San Antonio, and USS San Antonio (LPD 17). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – More than 100 Sailors within Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) took part in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading the Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Other commands participating included but not limited to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio, Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC), and Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) Program, Navy Reserve Center (NRC) San Antonio, and USS San Antonio (LPD 17). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – More than 100 Sailors within Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) took part in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading the Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Other commands participating included but not limited to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio, Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC), and Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) Program, Navy Reserve Center (NRC) San Antonio, and USS San Antonio (LPD 17). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – Left to right: Cmdr. Stacey O’Neal, commanding officer, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio; Cmdr. Nneoma Lewis (Nurse Corps), Non-medical medical case manager, Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) Program, Navy Region Southeast; and Capt. Jennifer Buechel (Nurse Corps), commanding officer, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, participated in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading the Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – Left to right: Cmdr. Stacey O’Neal, commanding officer, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio; Cmdr. Nneoma Lewis (Nurse Corps), Non-medical medical case manager, Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) Program, Navy Region Southeast; and Capt. Jennifer Buechel (Nurse Corps), commanding officer, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, participated in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading the Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – Capt. Jennifer Buechel (Nurse Corps), commanding officer, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, gives a child a Navy Fiesta Medal during the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading more than 100 Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – Capt. Jennifer Buechel (Nurse Corps), commanding officer, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, gives a child a Navy Fiesta Medal during the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading more than 100 Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – More than 100 Sailors within Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) took part in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading the Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Other commands participating included but not limited to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio, Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC), and Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) Program, Navy Reserve Center (NRC) San Antonio, and USS San Antonio (LPD 17). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – More than 100 Sailors within Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) took part in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading the Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Other commands participating included but not limited to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio, Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC), and Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) Program, Navy Reserve Center (NRC) San Antonio, and USS San Antonio (LPD 17). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – More than 100 Sailors within Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) took part in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading the Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Other commands participating included but not limited to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio, Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC), and Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) Program, Navy Reserve Center (NRC) San Antonio, and USS San Antonio (LPD 17). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – More than 100 Sailors within Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) took part in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading the Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Other commands participating included but not limited to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio, Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC), and Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) Program, Navy Reserve Center (NRC) San Antonio, and USS San Antonio (LPD 17). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC), joined by Command Master Chief Veronica Brittenum, participated in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC), joined by Command Master Chief Veronica Brittenum, participated in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – More than 100 Sailors within Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) took part in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading the Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Other commands participating included but not limited to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio, Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC), and Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) Program, Navy Reserve Center (NRC) San Antonio, and USS San Antonio (LPD 17). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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SAN ANTONIO - (April 26, 2024) – More than 100 Sailors within Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) took part in the Battle of Flowers Parade held during Fiesta San Antonio. The Battle of Flowers Parade is the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio attracting crowds of more than 350,000. Leading the Sailors in the parade was Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC). Other commands participating included but not limited to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio, Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC), and Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) Program, Navy Reserve Center (NRC) San Antonio, and USS San Antonio (LPD 17). Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)
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Other commands participating included but not limited to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio, Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC), and Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) Program, Navy Reserve Center (NRC) San Antonio, and USS San Antonio (LPD 17).

Joint Base San Antonio is proud to be part of the diverse and vibrant community of San Antonio also known as Military City USA.

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