Story by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey 168th Wing During World War II, the phrase “if you can’t bite, you can’t fight” highlighted the critical role of dental health for soldiers, with dentists performing essential care. The dental care provided during World War II was crucial in ensuring the health and readiness of soldiers, allowing […]
Story by Dan Grubb Womack Army Medical Center FORT BRAGG, NC – A soldier lies bleeding on the ground with several injuries. Nurses rush onto the scene and in an effort to save his life, they begin pulling supplies from their medical kits. Fortunately, on this day the scenario is not real, but the lessons […]
Story by Lori Newman Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas (March 26, 2025) – Soldiers and Airmen participated in a Joint Critical Care Field Training Exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, March 6-7, to enhance the clinical and tactical skills of critical care staff at Brooke Army Medical […]
Story by Bernard Little Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Every patient is special at Walter Reed, but some come to the President’s Hospital with a little more notoriety than others. These include service members who have received the military’s highest decoration, the Medal of Honor (MoH). When they share their stories of heroism that […]
Story by Jean Graves Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital FORT JOHNSON, La. — At Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, training isn’t just a requirement-it’s a mission imperative. Supporting the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson, BJACH is equipping its medical teams with the skills and confidence needed to deliver world-class care at home and in combat. […]
Story by Kieshia Savage Naval Hospital Jacksonville Leadership is often measured by experience, decision-making, and the ability to guide a team through the most challenging times. It is found in the quiet moments of compassion, the unwavering resilience in the face of adversity, and the deep commitment to patients and peers. Few embody these qualities […]
Story by Emily McCamy U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Guantanamo Bay GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Guantanamo Bay personnel and Defense Health Agency employees participated in patient safety events from March 18-21 at U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay. Activities included demonstrations of knowledge about The Joint Commission; […]
Story by Christopher Delano Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune has provided more than 80 years of dedicated, passionate care for warfighters and beneficiaries at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, and each health care plan requires a mix of team members and disciplines unique to the individual patient. Potential team members […]
Story by Amabilia Payen William Beaumont Army Medical Center FORT BLISS, Texas — Anesthesiologists at William Beaumont Army Medical Center are using advanced simulation technology, including virtual reality tools, to enhance emergency preparedness and sharpen life-saving skills in high-stakes scenarios. During a training exercise on March 26 in the hospital’s simulation operating room, hospital anesthesiologists […]
Story by Christopher Jones Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – What began as a routine evening jog for Navy emergency physician Lt. Cmdr. Riley Hoyer quickly turned into a life-saving effort when he encountered a teenage boy suffering from a severe stab wound in downtown Palm Springs on the evening of March 20. […]