Navy Medicine NCR: BUMED Force Heritage Run
About this Event
🏃♂️ FY-27 BUMED Force Heritage The Navy Medicine National Capital Region Chiefs Mess invites all area personnel to participate in the annual Force Heritage Run—a dedicated event designed to honor our rich naval heritage, foster deckplate camaraderie, and strengthen operational readiness through shared physical training and ceremonial observance. Bring your energy, bring your team, and let’s set the pace for readiness and esprit de corps across the National Capital Region.
Event Overview
The Force Heritage Run is a Navy Medicine National Capital Region Chiefs Mess initiative designed to honor naval history, camaraderie, and leadership through physical training and ceremonial observance.
Date: Saturday, 29 August 2026
Time: 0830–1230
Location: Old Post Chapel Parking Lot, Fort Myers, VA (Start & Finish)
Address: 204 Lee Avenue, Fort Myer VA 22211
Participants: All Selectees and Chief Petty Officers (CPOs) invited in the NCR.
Uniform:
BE AS UNIFORM AS POSSIBLE!
Guidance: Selectees to wear selectee shirts. CPOs Mess Shirt with Current Command.
Bottom: PTU Bottom for service (USN, USMC, etc).
INTENT IS IF YOU CHOOSE TO PARTIICPATE, YOU SHALL RUN UNLESS NOT MEDICALLY CLEARED. Please contact event
Purpose: To pay tribute to naval heritage through physical endurance, fellowship, and educational engagement.
Lead: Chief Hector Santillan
Co-Leads: Chief Patrick Vickers & Chief Nathan Bernard
⚙️ Event Components
- Activities: Run–Walk–Crawl, wreath laying, and educational briefs.
- Theme: Teaching to the Creed — Leadership, Tradition, Motivation, and Engagement.
- Symbolism: The event embodies Deckplate Leadership and the Chiefs Mess motto — Mission First, Sailors Always.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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