Story by C.J. Lovelace U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command FORT DETRICK, Md. — When a medical device breaks down, a quick and effective repair is essential to ensuring readiness. That can be a difficult prospect when a field-level maintainer must spend time tracking down a part to requisition locally. U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command’s Integrated […]
Story by Christopher Jones Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms Hospital corpsmen assigned to the Multi-Service Unit (MSU) at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms participated in a high-impact Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training session on March 21, reinforcing their ability to provide critical medical support in operational environments. The training, led by Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Paige […]
Story by Yasuo Osakabe 374th Airlift Wing The 374th Medical Group hosted its annual immersion tour for Japanese nursing students from the National Defense Medical College (NDMC) just 12 miles from Yokota Air Base in Tokorozawa City, Japan, March 20. Eleven third-year nursing students and instructors from NDMC were invited to engage with their U.S. […]
Story by Zeke Gonzalez Walter Reed Army Institute of Research The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research – Africa conducted disease surveillance in support of Justified Accord 2025 from February 10–21 in Kenya. Justified Accord is U.S. Africa Command’s largest exercise in East Africa. The 2025 iteration involved more than 1,500 participants from 20 countries, […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency Are you expecting a baby in 2025? TRICARE covers many services to help you through pregnancy, childbirth, and after your baby is born. Prenatal and postpartum care helps keep both you and your baby healthy by catching any problems early—and, recent updates to the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration now […]
Story by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey 168th Wing During World War II, the phrase “if you can’t bite, you can’t fight” highlighted the critical role of dental health for soldiers, with dentists performing essential care. The dental care provided during World War II was crucial in ensuring the health and readiness of soldiers, allowing […]
Story by Dan Grubb Womack Army Medical Center FORT BRAGG, NC – A soldier lies bleeding on the ground with several injuries. Nurses rush onto the scene and in an effort to save his life, they begin pulling supplies from their medical kits. Fortunately, on this day the scenario is not real, but the lessons […]
Story by Lori Newman Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas (March 26, 2025) – Soldiers and Airmen participated in a Joint Critical Care Field Training Exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, March 6-7, to enhance the clinical and tactical skills of critical care staff at Brooke Army Medical […]
Story by Bernard Little Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Every patient is special at Walter Reed, but some come to the President’s Hospital with a little more notoriety than others. These include service members who have received the military’s highest decoration, the Medal of Honor (MoH). When they share their stories of heroism that […]
Story by Jean Graves Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital FORT JOHNSON, La. — At Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, training isn’t just a requirement-it’s a mission imperative. Supporting the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson, BJACH is equipping its medical teams with the skills and confidence needed to deliver world-class care at home and in combat. […]