Story by Maristela Romero Air Force Medical Service Behind the scenes of every spaceflight are hundreds of individuals at NASA who ensure the safety and success of its astronauts from start to finish. One of those individuals is U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Danielle Anderson, the USAF’s first physical therapist stationed at NASA to earn […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Are you approaching Medicare eligibility? Unlock your health by understanding how TRICARE For Life works with Medicare and plan your coverage effectively, while avoiding out-of-pocket costs. “TRICARE For Life works with Medicare to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses for TRICARE-covered healthcare services you receive,” said Anne E. […]
Story by Quentin Johnson United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases FORT DETRICK, Md. – Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Sanchez and Sgt. William Prescott of the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases took first place among the teams representing the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command at the joint MRDC/Medical Readiness […]
Story by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux 59th Medical Wing JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — In a small Greek diner on Long Island, New York, U.S. Air Force Maj. Lauren Gabreski remembers the summers spent with her grandfather, Francis “Gabby” Gabreski. While she and her brother played in the booth, their grandfather—better known as one […]
Story by Bobbie Camp U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Since the dawn of our nation, U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) has been responsible for the care and operational readiness of our warfighters. This has been the focal point that’s guided us for more than 249 years. As the Navy Medicine […]
Story by Gunnery Sgt. Kassie McDole Marine Rotational Force – Darwin In the Northern Territory, Australia, U.S. Sailors with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force showcased the Joint Operational Medicine Information Systems Medical Common Operating Picture’s ability to enhance medical command and control operations across the deployment. MedCOP is an […]
Story by Christopher Delano Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras –Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) Kilo personnel partnered with Joint Task Force-Bravo (JTF) for a Global Health Engagement (GHE) at Hospital Escuela in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Sept. 14-28, 2024. Bringing with them an array of medicine and equipment, EMF Kilo’s 11-person team worked alongside Hospital Escuela […]
Story by Kevin Larson Winn Army Community Hospital A project eight years in the making had its ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 2 at Winn Army Community Hospital. With a celebration complete with oversized scissors, a purple ribbon, balloons, confetti and chocolate cake, staff and pharmacy specialists celebrated the official opening of the hospital’s inpatient pharmacy […]
Story by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey 168th Wing A medical team from the 168th Wing provided healthcare services to the Northern Mariana Islands from June 10- June 28, 2024, embarking on a mission to provide essential medical, dental, optometry, and veterinary care to the residents of Saipan, Rota, and Tinian. This initiative, known as […]
Story by Gino Mattorano Evans Army Community Hospital Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH) helped certify new NATO medical evaluators as part of a NATO Medical Evaluation Course hosted by the 4th Security Forces Assistance Brigade Sept. 16-27. This was the first time the Medical Evaluation course, which is conducted by the NATO Centre of Excellence […]