Story by Dan Grubb Womack Army Medical Center FORT BRAGG, NC — As much as she tries to avoid the spotlight, Wanda Smith just can’t seem to escape it. Smith, the Red Cross Volunteer Lead at Womack Army Medical Center, was bestowed a new honor this week. The North Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Service Award honors […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency The Defense Health Agency’s Operating Room Executive Steering Committee, or ORESC, is a group working to improve and standardize surgical care at military hospitals and clinics. This group establishes unified, high-quality standards for perioperative services across all hospitals and clinics within the Military Health System. By creating the same rules […]
Story by Chief Petty Officer Justin Stumberg U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet While BALTOPS 25 brought the noise, jets roaring overhead, ships maneuvering through the Baltic Sea, a quieter mission unfolded behind the scenes. Navy preventive medicine teams, deployed across Latvia and Sweden, focused on something less visible but just as critical: ensuring nothing […]
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas Boatright U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th Fleet ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) departed St. George’s, Grenada, June 16, 2025, concluding a seven-day mission as part of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP25). This visit marked the third Continuing Promise mission […]
Story by John Marciano Naval Health Research Center SAN DIEGO – Capt. Eric Welsh was relieved by Capt. Kellie McMullen as commanding officer of Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) during a change of command ceremony on the morning of June 17th. Capt. Franca R. Jones, commander, Naval Medical Research Command, presided over the ceremony, and […]
Story by Rodney Jackson Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center FORT HOOD, Texas — Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) marked a significant leadership transition on June 18, as Col. Mark L. Jacques assumed command from Col. Garrick L. Cramer during a formal change of command ceremony held in the hospital atrium. Brig. Gen. […]
Story by Michelle Thum Public Health Command Europe Ettal, Germany – U.S. Army Public Health Command Europe hosted the 70th International Military Veterinary Summit bringing together more than 120 members from 19 partner nations. The event in Ettal, Germany, from 17 to 23 May, served as a critical platform for veterinary training and international collaboration. […]
Story by Elaine Sanchez Defense Health Network Central Four Defense Health Network Central military medical treatment facilities achieved flawless results – “no findings” – during their recent Joint Commission surveys, underscoring the Military Health System’s unwavering commitment to patient safety, quality care, and continuous improvement. The MTFs who earned this distinction are located at Ellsworth […]
Story by Rodney Jackson Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – For Soldiers suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and the STRONG STAR program provides access to the latest, most innovative care available for the treatment of this common warfighting mental health condition. Headquartered at The […]
Story by Michelle Thum Public Health Command Europe Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany – Working dog handlers from across the region gathered at Spangdahlem Air Base on Monday, June 2nd, 2025, for a Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training and Simulation Training event. Hosted by the Spangdahlem Veterinary Training Facility and 52d Security Forces Squadron Kennels, […]