Aug. 22, 2024

Tripler Army Medical Center Awards Ceremony

Tripler Army Medical Center — U.S. Army Col. Michael Ronn, Tripler Army Medical Center commander, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Omar Bond, right, celebrate Master Sgt. Kimberly Shinn's induction into Army Medicine’s prestigious Order of the Military Medical Merit, also known as O2M3, during an award ceremony on Aug. 22, 2024. Founded in 1982 by the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Health Service Command, the honor recognizes people who have served in the Army Medical Department and through selflessness, have made a sustained contribution to the betterment of Army Medicine. (Defense Health Agency photo by Crizalmer Caraang Jr.)

Aug. 22, 2024

Military Working Dog Receives Specialized Care Ahead of National Dog Day

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Thor, a military working dog from the Barstow Marine Base required a CT scan at Weed Army Community Hospital’s Radiology Department. Performing a CT scan on a dog presents unique challenges compared to human patients.

Aug. 23, 2024

Tripler Army Medical Center Best Medic 2024

Tripler Army Medical Center — U.S. Army Sgt. Nazariy Kurpita; of Medical Readiness Battalion, Hawaii; and Capt. Jess Guerin, of the Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic, were named the winners of Tripler Army Medical Center’s 2024 Best Medic Competition during a ceremony at Tripler’s Kyser Auditorium on Aug. 23, 2024. (DHA photo by Crizalmer Caraang Jr.)

Aug. 26, 2024

Kenner Army Health Clinic Pharmacy ScriptCenter

Fort Gregg Adams, Va. — Kenner Army Health Clinic unveiled its newest addition to the Pharmacy. Known as the ScriptCenter, the revolutionary locker system provides patients with a convenient way to pick up their prescriptions, enhancing patient experience and streamlining health care services.

Aug. 26, 2024

New commander takes the helm of Air Force's top medical wing

JBSA-LACKLAND, Texas. — Members of the Air Force's 59th Medical Wing reflected on their recent accomplishments and readiness for future missions during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 23, 2024.

Aug. 27, 2024

NMRTC Camp Lejeune Employee recognized as Information Professional Civilian Member of the Year

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina — The 2023 Captain Joan Dooling Award Recipients have been named and a Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune employee has been selected as Information Professional Civilian Member of the Year.

Aug. 28, 2024

Learn How To Get Your TRICARE Vaccines Overseas

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Flu season is right around the corner—which means it’s time to start thinking about getting vaccines for common respiratory diseases. If you live or travel overseas, it’s important to know where you can get these vaccines.

Aug. 28, 2024

National Capital Region (NCR) Child Psychiatry Fellowship Research Program Offers Child Psychiatrists Prime Training Opportunity

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md — The Child and Family Program within the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS) of the Uniformed Services University (USU) focuses on the psychological health of families, including adults and children, who have been exposed to stressful circumstances, and those in the military community.

Aug. 29, 2024

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center welcomes new senior leader

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Landstuhl Regional Medical Center welcomed U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Jorge L. Oquendo and bid farewell to U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Omar Mascarenas during an assumption of responsibility ceremony, Aug. 29.

Aug. 29, 2024

Fort Leavenworth’s Munson Army Health Center welcomes new commander

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — Col. Jolanda L.J. Walker assumed duties as commander, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Fort Leavenworth, and director, Munson Army Health Center, from Col. Michael Shane Mendenhall during a change of command ceremony on Fort Leavenworth, Aug. 16.