Meet NMRTC Twentynine Palms Officer of the 3rd Quarter: Lt. Kino I. Anderson

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Twentynine Palms recently recognized Lt. Kino I. Anderson, Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms’ human resources department head, as Officer of the Quarter for the third quarter of 2026.

A native of Portmore, Jamaica, Anderson oversees human resources functions across the command, including military pay and personnel management programs, evaluations and fitness reports, as well as civilian personnel matters. He said the work performed by his department helps ensure the command’s healthcare professionals can remain focused on caring for patients and supporting the mission.

“Our role is to ensure our active-duty healthcare staff have their pay and personnel matters in order so they can focus on taking care of our beneficiaries,” Anderson said.

For Anderson, however, one of the most rewarding aspects of leading the department is not the administrative work itself, but watching the people around him grow.

“The most rewarding part is seeing the growth and development of my team and their willingness to assist service members and staff with great enthusiasm,” Anderson said.

That emphasis on his team also shaped how Anderson viewed his selection as Officer of the Quarter.

“It is an honor, and it is a reflection of the contributions of my team,” Anderson said. “We come in and grind the gears daily, providing support to those who take care of the warfighters. This win is not just for me, but for the team. Hopefully, it motivates them to see that hard efforts are eventually rewarded, even though that should not be the primary driver.”

Anderson’s approach to service and leadership has roots stretching back to his education in Jamaica. He attended Kingston College, where he said the school helped instill the commitment and perseverance that would later shape his military career.

“The seeds for commitment, dedication and a never-say-die attitude were planted during my days at Kingston College,” Anderson said.

The school’s Latin motto, “Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Potest,” translates to “The brave may fall but never yield,” a philosophy Anderson said has remained influential throughout his career.

He later earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, where an institutional emphasis on service to the community and others further shaped his outlook.

“Both of these institutions set a firm foundation for my performance in the military,” Anderson said.

Before becoming a Navy officer, Anderson spent more than 10 years enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a physical therapy technician. During his Air Force career, he became increasingly interested in the work performed by military healthcare administrators and the variety of responsibilities they take on within military treatment facilities (MTFs).

“For at least half of that time, I found the role of military healthcare administrators intriguing,” Anderson said. “It is a dynamic position that keeps you on your toes, providing support in critical administrative functions to the MTF and the U.S. military mission at large.”

The range of opportunities available in healthcare administration particularly appealed to Anderson.

“Given the number of roles we can serve in, it keeps the job interesting and allows you to maintain focus and enthusiasm over a long period,” Anderson said. “The Navy offered me the opportunity to do this job, and I am beyond happy I was selected.”

Anderson arrived at NMRTC Twentynine Palms in May 2024. His own military service also follows a family connection to the armed forces. One of his cousins, who served as a U.S. Army communications specialist and is a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, inspired him.

Outside of work, Anderson enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, reading, weightlifting and running when his schedule allows. He also enjoys watching English football and is a proud supporter of Arsenal Football Club.

For others pursuing careers in healthcare administration and human resources, Anderson emphasized the importance of remaining adaptable.

“Be flexible and committed,” Anderson said. “The job requires you to be dynamic to be successful. Go with the flow when things change and stay focused on why your work is important.”

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