Navy dentist, 67, becomes oldest on record to earn Fleet Marine Force pin
BLUF – The article profiles Lt. Cmdr. David Westenberg, a Navy dentist who, after entering the Navy at age 64 following a 38-year civilian dental career, became the oldest recorded recipient of the Fleet Marine Force qualification pin at age 67. For Navy Medicine, the story highlights the value of operational integration and Marine Corps understanding among healthcare officers, demonstrating how clinical leaders can strengthen their effectiveness and credibility with supported forces by pursuing warfighting and operational qualifications beyond their primary medical specialty.
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