Valdez showed such patience and went above and beyond for a patient in a very difficult time. He helped calm a very anxious patient and stayed by his side for the duration of the shift. He is so compassionate, and it shines through his patient care.

Valdez is an extraordinary corpsman who consistently provides compassionate care. He is attentive to patient needs and is always hard-working and positive. He especially excels in his approach to pediatric patients. He is kind and caring to everyone.