Lieutenant Colonel Justin C. Nevins

Commander, California Medical Detachment

Lieutenant Colonel Justin C. Nevins assumed command of the California Medical Detachment at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, Calif. on June 6, 2025. A native of Des Moines, Iowa. He earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy in 2006. Before commissioning in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps in 2012, he held various clinical and administrative positions in academia and the private sector.
 
His most recent assignment was as the Deputy Commander for  Administration at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas.
 
Other previous positions include Chief of pharmacy at Ireland Army Community Hospital, Fort Knox, Kentucky, Munson Army Health Center, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Bassett Army Community Hospital, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas.

Lieutenant Colonel Nevins is a graduate of the Command and General Staff College (CGSC),  the Army Medical Department Captains Career Course and Basic Officer Leaders Course (BOLC).
 
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, and the Army Commendation Medal. He is also authorized to wear the
Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, and Pathfinder Badge.
 
Lieutenant Colonel Nevins and his wife (Ashley) have been married for 20 years and have two children, Aoife (16) and Maeve (12).

Staff Sergeant Larry E. Lintag

Detachment Sergeant & Senior Enlisted Advisor

Staff Sergeant Larry E. Lintag assumed responsibilities of Detachment Sergeant and Senior Enlisted Advisor on Feb. 21, 2025. 
From Pampanga, Philippines, and raised on the island of Guam, SSG Lintag enlisted in the U.S. Army in April 2012 as a 68G Patient Administration Specialist. He completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. His first duty assignment was with B Company, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, where he served as a NATO Patient Movement Liaison. 

Throughout his career, SSG Lintag has held a variety of leadership positions, including Casualty Affairs NCO General Leonard Army Community Hospital, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; Patient Administration NCO, 121st Field Hospital, Yongsan, Korea; Medical Regulating NCOIC, HHC, 65th Medical Brigade, Camp Humphreys, Korea; Battalion Medical Readiness NCO, 743rd Military Intelligence Battalion, Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado; and Army Recruiter, National City Recruiting Center, San Diego, California. 

His military education includes Health Care Administration Course, Basic Leader Course, Advanced Leader Course, Combatives Level 1, Combat Lifesaver Course, Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer Course, Human Resources Course, Command Post of the Future Course, Master Resilience Training Course, and Army Recruiter Course. In addition, he holds an associate degree in general studies from American Military University. 

His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal (6th Award), Army Achievement Medal (6th Award), Army Good Conduct Medal (4th Award), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 2), Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 2), Army Recruiting Ribbon, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Army Recruiter Badge, and Driver and Mechanic's Badge. .