Navy recognizes Novatoan Aiden Stubbs

ROTA, Spain – Lt. Aiden Stubbs, above, Optometry Department Head at NMRTC Rota, was recognized as the Navy’s Junior Optometrist of the Year. A native of Novato, CA, Stubbs plays a critical role in ensuring Sailors and Marines maintain optimal vision, which is essential for mission success and operational readiness. (Photo by Cmdr. Jenny Paul/Released)

The U.S. Navy recognized Lt. Aidan Stubbs, assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Rota, as the Junior Navy Optometrist of the Year for her exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to vision readiness—an essential component of operational effectiveness.

Navy Optometrists provide both routine and acute eye care to military personnel, their families, and other beneficiaries worldwide.

“Lt. Stubb’s relentless pursuit of excellence and unwavering commitment directly enhance the vision readiness of our warfighters, and ensure they are prepared for any mission,” said Cmdr. Ann MacDonald, Navy Optometry Assistant Subspecialty leader.

Before arriving in Rota, Stubbs was recognized as the 2023 Optometry Extern Program Director of the Year for her role in training future optometrists. She also presented at the 2024 Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS) conference, highlighting Naval Hospital Rota’s success in reducing eyeglass fabrication time for helicopter squadrons from weeks to just days—vastly improving mission readiness.

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