US Navy 050104-N-8977L-003 Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Scott R. Hantsch, of Binghampton, N.Y., loads a syringe filled with flu vaccine for a Sailor aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754)

San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 4, 2005) - Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Scott R. Hantsch, of Binghampton, N.Y., loads a syringe filled with flu vaccine for a Sailor aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754). Petty Officer Hantsch’s achievements as Topeka’s Independent Duty Corpsman have greatly contributed to the submarine, setting the standard for Pacific Fleet medical readiness. Topeka was recently awarded the Medical Blue “M” signifying the best submarine medical care in the Pacific Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Johansen Laurel (RELEASED)