CAPT Kristina Carter is a native of Florida, holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Molecular Microbiology with a minor in statistics from the University of Tennessee, a Master in Business Administration from the University of Florida, and a Master of Science in Public Health specialization in Tropical and Emerging Infections Diseases from the University of South Florida. She received her commission as a Lieutenant from Officer Development School in March 2008.
On active duty, CAPT Carter served as Microbiology and Serology Laboratory Division Officer at the National Naval Medical Center Bethesda and as an instructor at USUHS. She completed the Navy Medicine Director’s Biological Warfare Fellowship, including six months working for the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs. CAPT Carter finished her last tour an active duty with Navy Environmental Preventative Medicine Unit FIVE, deploying to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 2012-2013.
CAPT Carter transitioned from active duty to reserves in 2014 and served with NR COMSEVENTHFLT as the Senior Medical Planning Officer, NR INDOPACOM as a Medical Planner, Expeditionary Medical Facility Jacksonville as the Assistant Director for Administration, and NR Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Portsmouth as the Director for Administration.
She assumed her current duties as Executive Officer of 4th Medical Battalion in May 2024.
CAPT Carter’s decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, and Navy Achievement Medal along with various other personal, campaign, and service awards.