May 13, 2025

Corpsman Up when Man is Down – TCCC at NMRTC Bremerton

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer - The sound of explosions tore through the morning calm and shredded a squad on patrol. Man down meant corpsman up.

May 14, 2025

Kenner Army Health Clinic Enhances Patient Care with Clinical Support Staff Protocols

Fort Gregg-Adams, Va. — Kenner Army Health Clinic has implemented Clinical Support Staff Protocols (CSSPs) to reduce wait times and improve access to care for common acute conditions. By allowing nurses and medical assistants to assist patients early in their visit, the clinic streamlines care, improves efficiency, and reduces pharmacy wait times. Staff and patients alike have noted the positive impact of the new process.

May 14, 2025

Social workers discuss suicide prevention, enhancing services to troops, families

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Suicides among service members and veterans remain a challenge for the Department of Defense, and enhancing services needed by troops and their families as they navigate health issues, were two of the topics discussed recently by social workers during a daylong conference at Walter Reed.

May 14, 2025

Medical Readiness in Action: TCCC Skills Day

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Airmen from the 59th Medical Wing and partner units participated in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Skills Day on May 9, 2025, at JBSA-Lackland, where they engaged in realistic, hands-on trauma training designed to enhance deployment readiness. The joint event featured simulated battlefield conditions and collaboration with sister services, pushing participants beyond clinical settings to strengthen life-saving skills under pressure.

May 14, 2025

TRICARE Is Your Partner in Mental Health Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Suicidal thoughts can be experienced by anyone and are a serious mental health concern. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. Help is available, and TRICARE is here to support you.

May 14, 2025

117 years – and counting – of operational commitment recognized at NMRTC Bremerton

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- The was a slight caveat for Navy Nurse Corps offices stationed at Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton in recognizing not only their 2025 Daisy Award winner, but also the other two nominees.

May 15, 2025

FIT2WINN Keeps 'Winn'ing Team Healthy

FORT STEWART, Ga. — Winn Army Community Hospital’s mission is to keep its warfighters healthy and well so they can do the nation’s bidding at any time. But providing health care to the most vital weapon system can take its toll on the medically ready soldiers and staff charged with that duty. Enter FIT2WINN, a holistic employee wellness program started in January. The brainchild of hospital director and Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield’s U.S. Army Medical Department Activity commander Col. Margaret Berryman, its goal is to combine physical and mental health components to foster a positive work environment, said Lt. Col. Tracey Williams, Stewart-Hunter public health chief.

May 15, 2025

Field exercise sharpens Practical Nursing students’ skills, readiness

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas — A group of Army Practical Nursing Specialist students and Licensed Vocational Nurses from Brooke

May 15, 2025

Land, sea and air - NMRTC Bremerton Sailors join JBLM TCCC

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Benedict, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs – Land, sea and air assets of the U.S. military assigned in the Pacific Northwest came together to hone life-saving techniques and strategies during a joint scenario-based field Tactical Combat Casualty Care exercise, May 15, 2024.

May 15, 2025

Army Art with a Nautical Connection

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyleigh Williams – A pop-up gallery featuring military staff’s art, including a nautical themed poem, was displayed April 14, 2025, at Madigan Army Medical Center.