Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in three California counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through Dec. 16, 2024, due to the Earthquake. The counties impacted are Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino. To receive an emergency refill of prescription medications, TRICARE beneficiaries should […]
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Hernandez Army Reserve Medical Command FORT BLISS, Texas — Approximately 60 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers of the 7238th Medical Support Unit out of Fort Hamilton, New York, and approximately 30 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers of the 7404th Troop Medical Clinic out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, have mobilized here since […]
Courtesy Story Naval Medical Center San Diego SAN DIEGO — What began as a hopeful trip to Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) for labor turned into an unforgettable experience for Electronics Technician (Submarine) Navigation 1st Class Zachery Finley and his wife, Gabrielle Finley, when their baby boy Zachery Jr., was born in the hospital’s […]
Story by John Oldham Arkansas National Guard Public Affairs Office CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Army National Guard is bridging the gap on Soldiers oral health by opening its own in-house dental clinic here Dec. 8, 2024, becoming just the fourth state National Guard nationwide to authorize Army Guard […]
Story by Maj. Jennifer Gerhardt 188th Wing Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Ark. – In a ceremonial change of command event on December 8th, Col. Jefferson Thurlby officially relinquished command of the 188th Medical Group to Lt. Col. Pete Mudge. This transition marks a significant moment for the 188th Wing as Col. Thurlby steps into […]
Story by Michelle Thum Public Health Command Europe Ramstein Air Base, Germany – Public Health Command Europe hosted a five-day training event for U.S. Army and international veterinarians to build partnerships and exchange veterinary expertise from 19 to 22 November. Around 30 veterinarians from the U.S. Army, Germany and Poland participated in the annual European […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency It’s that time of year again—TRICARE Open Season is here. Open season, which began Nov. 11, runs until Dec. 10. During this period, most beneficiaries with TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select can make changes to their health plan for coverage starting Jan. 1, 2025. “TRICARE Open Season is your opportunity […]
Story by Christopher Jones Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms Lt. Cmdr. Nicholas M. Suddath, a Navy Chaplain hailing from Hogansville, Georgia, joined Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms on Nov. 1 as the newest member of the Religious Ministry Team. With a deep commitment to spiritual care and a uniquely relatable approach to ministry, Suddath is ready to […]
Story by Ken Cornwell Defense Health Agency When Charles Alewine started losing his vision, it took a huge toll on the athletic veteran, leaving him struggling emotionally and concerned about the future. “It was very, very depressing,” said Alewine. Alewine served as a paratrooper with the 502nd Infantry, and was extremely active into his 60s, […]
Story by Zeke Gonzalez Walter Reed Army Institute of Research On October 3, 2024, WRAIR-West co-hosted an ultrasound training session with Dr. Dan Cushman, a professor in the University of Utah’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The training, held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), introduced advanced techniques for using ultrasound technology to identify microscopic […]
