Membership

LT JOY D. LEWIS

LT Lewis is a native of Copperas Cove, Texas. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and a Master of Science degree from the University of Houston, Houston, Texas. LT Lewis is a direct accession and commissioned in April 2021 as a Registered Dietitian.

Prior to commissioning, LT Lewis began her Naval career in 2004 by enlisting as a Hospital Corpsman. Over the next 14 years, she rose to the rank of Hospital Corpsman 1st Class and completed assignments worldwide. Notable accomplishments during this time include deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (2010-2011) and designation as a Master Training Specialist. In 2019, she separated under the Career Intermission Program to pursue her education in nutrition.

LT Lewis is currently in Okinawa, Japan serving her first tour as the Division Officer of the Nutrition Management Department at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Okinawa. In addition to her clinical duties as a Registered Dietitian she has served as the Public Affairs Officer and co-chair of the Impaired Healthcare Provider Program. She currently serves as the Professional Development chair for the wardroom. LT Lewis is actively involved in the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) and is an executive board member of the Okinawa Chapter.

In 2023, LT Lewis was awarded the NNOA Doris Miller Award for her leadership and teamwork in the Okinawa Chapter. Her notable personal decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (5 awards) and Army Achievement Medal, and various service and unit awards.