Story by Thomas Cieslak Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Inspired by her grandmother’s service as an Army Nurse, a Sailor follows in her footsteps by providing patient care to families aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Hospital Corpsman Second Class Katelyn Barros serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as the facility’s Patient Centered […]
Courtesy Story National Museum of Health and Medicine Protecting the warrior’s brain protects the warrior. Studying how to prevent or mitigate brain injuries remains a key focus area for the Defense Health Agency. The science of the brain and brain injuries touches every capability that readiness demands. For 25 years, more than 18,000 people from […]
Story by Airman 1st Class Trevier Gonzalez 59th Medical Wing JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Amid expanding operations, two civilians and one field grade officer from Wilford Hall’s 59th Medical Wing cardiology clinic were recognized for their versatility and dedication to providing superior health care. The three members each received a group-level award in […]
Story by C.J. Lovelace U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command CAMP CARROLL, Republic of Korea — In a real-world scenario on the Korean Peninsula, the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea serves as a major theater medical distribution node and provides the customer support interface for medical logistics and supply chain management. USAMMC-K, in concert with partner […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Have you checked out the new TRICARE Dental Program website yet? You might notice the TDP recently unveiled a refreshed website, featuring a new design intended to help you find what you need easier and quicker. “The most noticeable change is the website’s overall look,” said […]
Courtesy Story Air Force Medical Service The Department of the Air Force Surgeon General’s Space Force Medical Operations Directorate marked its second anniversary by convening and hosting a High-Performance Team consisting of stakeholders from two dozen organizations including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, NASA, five Air Force Major Commands, academia representatives from the Air […]
Story by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank 142nd Wing Portland, Ore.– Lt. Col. Kari Armstrong, a former F-15E Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) and current commander of the 142nd Maintenance Squadron, never expected that a casual conversation over 10 years ago would lead her to save a life. It started with a simple swab. The swab was […]
Story by Sgt. 1st Class ShaTyra Reed-Cox Joint Task Force Southern Guard NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – A strong military operation relies on layers of support, each one reinforcing the next to keep the mission standing. The Joint Task Force Southern Guard (JTF-SG) medical team serves as the reinforced foundation, ensuring that service members […]
Story by Lori Newman Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, March 24, 2025 – Imagine being so weak that you can barely walk, you have a constant headache, and you can’t think clearly because your brain isn’t getting enough oxygen. That was Roniesha Blaylock’s daily struggle before she […]
Story by Douglas Stutz Naval Hospital Bremerton/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton When Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Samuel Vasquez was growing up in Hillsboro, Texas, unbeknownst at the time, the basis of his warrior ethos was forged in becoming a U.S. Navy hospital corpsman. According to Vasquez, the small rural town and county seat […]