Story by Shanessa Jackson U.S. Naval Community College QUANTICO, Va. — On June 5, 2025, the United States Naval Community College (USNCC) expanded its existing partnership with Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) to offer new online asynchronous degree programs focused on health science. The online USNCC associate degrees and standalone certificates are currently expected […]
Story by Rodney Jackson Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center concluded its annual Joint Emergency Medicine Exercise June 13 at Fort Cavazos, following a grueling week of high-intensity field training that brought together U.S. military and allied medical forces from the Netherlands Royal Army […]
Story by Lt.Cmdr. Alicia Sacks U.S. Naval Hospital Rota ROTA, Spain (June 19, 2025) – As the U.S. Navy marks its 250th year of global maritime service, its commitment to warfighter readiness remains unwavering and for Lt. Cmdr. Mikaela Pitcan, that mission is both professional and personal. Pitcan, a native of Oviedo, Fla., is currently […]
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. […]