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 […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency FALLS CHURCH, Va. – The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program has recognized three Defense Health Agency hospitals. This recognition is for their outstanding surgical care. These hospitals are: • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center • Naval Medical Center Portsmouth • Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical […]
Story by Riley Eversull Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – With only 18 months in existence, the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Healthcare and Bioskills Simulation Center is wasting no time in surpassing goals and transforming the landscape of medical training for military treatment facility staff. In October, the SIM Center received […]
Story by Maj. Sabas Salgado 126th FRSD CRDAMC has been a medical center with a long history of supporting innovation through medical care for Fort Cavazos, “The Great Place,” and the surrounding community of Killeen, Texas. It is also a teaching institution for several disciplines of medicine. It is an institute of medical training that […]
Courtesy Story 944th Fighter Wing Story by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas The remote desert landscape of southern Arizona recently played host to Desert Hammer 2024, an expansive Joint Large Force Exercise showcasing the 944th Fighter Wing’s commitment to readiness and lifesaving excellence, Nov. 13-16, 2024. Among its many facets, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training […]
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Maurice Brown Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Micaela Wittgow, of Tigard, Oregon, meritoriously advanced to the rank of 2nd class petty officer in recognition for her outstanding performance and dedication. “Being meritoriously promoted to petty officer 2nd class is a very significant achievement in my career,” said […]