Who is the Force Master Chief for the Hospital/Dental Corps?

Force Master Chief Hosea Smith serves as the Force Master Chief for the Hospital/Dental Corps. This position represents the highest enlisted leadership within the Medical community of the Navy, specifically overseeing Hospital Corpsmen and Dental Technicians. The Force Master Chief plays a critical role in advising leadership on enlisted issues, ensuring the welfare and professional development of service members within the corps.

The other listed individuals hold important positions but are not specifically tied to the Hospital/Dental Corps. MCPON Russel Smith is the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, which encompasses all sailors but does not focus solely on the Hospital/Dental Corps. HMCS Porter might be a significant figure within the corps, but is not the Force Master Chief. Vice Admiral Forrest Faison III serves in a different capacity related to medical leadership but is not involved in the direct management of the enlisted ranks within the Hospital/Dental Corps.