Story by C.J. Lovelace U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command FORT DETRICK, Md. — The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency held a Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment change of command ceremony Feb. 21, recognizing outgoing commander, Capt. Andrew Whittenbarger, and welcoming the unit’s new commander, Capt. Paul Abucher. Reflecting on his first foray into command, Whittenbarger characterized […]
Story by Tech. Sgt. Sarah McClanahan Air National Guard FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Thirty-five Air National Guard and 10 Reserve component Airmen executed a surge initiative to address severe backlogs at military entrance processing stations across the United States throughout 2024. This effort, characterized by its rapid implementation and innovative solutions, underscores the vital role […]
Story by Brian Feeney U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD — U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) researchers are developing a way to scan for chemical biological agent on surfaces on the fly. Literally on the fly as it consists of an AI-enabled […]
Story by Staff Sgt. Seth LaCount Alaska National Guard JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Historically, battles are won by the side that carries momentum throughout the fight. Taking casualties can stop that momentum in its tracks. In Alaska, those tracks are complicated by extreme cold, ice and snow, making casualty care in arctic environments a […]
Story by Regena Kowitz Defense Health Agency SAN DIEGO — Retired Navy Capt. John Rotruck, a native of Portsmouth, Virginia, and a veteran with extensive operational experience and proven leadership in military medicine, has stepped into the role of chief medical officer for Defense Health Network Pacific Rim. Rotruck, whose distinguished career spans operational medicine […]
Story by Airman 1st Class Elijah Harris-lariviere 104th Fighter Wing The 104th Security Forces Squadron completed their physical health assessments, in a program known as PHAst Track, Feb. 28 at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Massachusetts. PHAst Track is an expedited health assessment weekend that the wing puts on each year to ensure timely […]
Story by Cmdr. Jenny Paul U.S. Naval Hospital Rota The U.S. Navy recognized Lt. Aidan Stubbs, assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Rota, as the Junior Navy Optometrist of the Year for her exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to vision readiness—an essential component of operational effectiveness. Navy Optometrists provide both routine and […]
Story by Staff Sgt. Mikayla Fritz 807th Theater Medical Command FORT GREELY, Alaska – The 307th Forward Resuscitative and Surgical Detachment is a team of highly skilled medical personnel who took time off their civilian jobs to conduct annual training at the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 25-02 in Alaska. JPMRC 25-02 is designed to […]
Story by Airman 1st Class Skylar Ellis Joint Base Langley-Eustis There’s an old saying that goes “luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” So what happens when a “fortune” becomes a diagnostic imaging technologist with the 633d Surgical Operations Squadron. For Airman 1st Class Terrence Fortune, the answer to the riddle is simple. He […]
Story by Khinna Kaminske Tripler Army Medical Center TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii – Tripler Army Medical Center is leading the way in training combat medics, enhancing their skills and improving their ability to provide prolonged casualty care under field conditions. These medics play a vital role in supporting the U.S. Army, delivering emergency medical […]