Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency If you’re a TRICARE beneficiary, mark your calendar: TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 10, and runs through Tuesday, Dec. 9. This is your chance to enroll in or make changes to your TRICARE plan for 2026. Changes you make during this time will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. […]
Story by Aleece Williams Naval Medical Research Command BETHESDA, Md. – Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) staff recruited 129 volunteers to participate in a phase 1, first-in-human, FDA clinical trial for a Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) treatment at the command’s Clinical Trials Center (CTC). The trial, consisting of military and civilian volunteer participants, marks the CTC’s […]
Story by Janice Erdlitz Lyster Army Health Clinic The team at Lyster Army Health Clinic is dedicated to providing the best possible care, whenever it’s needed. On September 17, the clinic conducted a realistic training exercise to support readiness and response efforts. The exercise was designed to prepare personnel to respond to a variety of […]
Story by Jean Graves Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital FORT POLK, La. —The Dental Health Activity at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk cased its colors during a deactivation ceremony today, formally ending more than 70 years of dedicated dental support to Soldiers and Families on the installation. Col. Stefan S. Olpinski, commander of […]
Story by Bryan Lunn U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence SAN ANTONIO—In a room filled with solemn pride and strength, the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, in partnership with Survivor Outreach Services, hosted a luncheon and ceremony to honor Gold Star Mothers and Families of fallen service members on Sept. 28, 2025, at the […]
Story by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert Joint Task Force Bravo SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras – Since March of 2025, Centro de Rehabilitacion Integral de Comayagua (CRIC) has come to know the caring heart and guidance of Joint Task Force-Bravo’s two-person physical therapy team. U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Collier Amundson, Army Forces Medical Detachment (AFMD) […]
Story by Lt. Col. Sabas Salgado 756th Medical Detachment FORT HOOD, Texas – With a heart full of gratitude and a legacy of profound transformation, Command Sergeant Major Osmil C. Sazon passed the mantle of responsibility for the 9th Hospital Center during a Change of Responsibility ceremony on October 3, 2025. For the past two […]
Story by Airman Emilee Seiler 92nd Air Refueling Wing White’s commitment to patient care, outreach and teamwork has set him apart from others. He consistently demonstrates the qualities of an Airman who goes above and beyond both inside and outside of work. Originally selected for fuel systems, White’s career path changed completely when his recruiter […]
Story by Arif Patani Defense Health Network Atlantic Colorectal cancer is a significant health concern, but early detection through screening can dramatically improve outcomes. In a proactive effort to boost screening rates and potentially save lives, the Defense Health Agency (DHA) has rolled out a Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) Kit mailing program across its Continental […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency The Defense Health Agency launched a transformative partnership with VelocityTX, a premier nonprofit bioscience innovation campus in San Antonio’s Innovation District. This partnership aims to accelerate modernization research and development efforts across military medicine. This strategic partnership, led by DHA’s Research and Engineering Directorate, positions VelocityTX as a trusted operational […]