The 55th Dental Squadron held a ceremony for this year’s graduates of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency course at the 55th Medical Group in Bellevue, Nebraska, July 26, 2024. The AEGD Program board chose six 55th DS dentists to participate in this year’s course to increase their knowledge in all dental specialties and become general dentists. “The AEGD-1 residency is incredibly rigorous,” said Capt. Christina Siek, 86th Dental Squadron general dentist. “I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn so much over the last year from some incredible mentors, and to have made connections that will last me the rest of my Air Force career.” The residents learned how to perform periodontal surgeries, orthodontic procedures, root canals, crowns, and fill cavities throughout the year-long program, which costs $1.1 million annually. Some bases have dental facilities with less resources and therefore less capabilities, which requires service members to see off base medical providers for complex procedures. The program prepares new dentists to face those challenges and increase the capabilities in environments with less resources. After graduation, the students went to their next base as providers who are prepared to perform their duties in any capacity, said Tech. Sgt. Kalen Sanchez, 55th DS AEGD noncommissioned officer in charge. The class graduates were sent to bases in need of general dentists including Dover Air Force Base, Delaware; Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri; Hill Air Force Base, Utah; Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina; and Ramstein Air Base, Germany. “The learning never stops,” said Col. Lee D. Williames, U.S. Strategic Command’s, command surgeon, and guest speaker for the event. “The world is your oyster. Celebrate today, and tomorrow go out and get it.”

Oct. 4, 2024

Residents graduate general dentistry program

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — The 55th Dental Squadron held a ceremony for this year’s graduates of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency course at the 55th Medical Group in Bellevue, Nebraska, July 26, 2024.

Mass casualty exercise tests hospital’s emergency response capabilities

Oct. 4, 2024

Mass casualty exercise tests hospital’s emergency response capabilities

FORT CARSON, Colo. — Evans Army Community Hospital tested its emergency response capabilities Sept. 19, 2024, as part of Mountain Medic 2024, a U.S. Northern Command joint readiness exercise involving both active and reserve medical forces from the Army, Air Force and Space Forces in the Colorado Springs community.

BAMC holds special promotion ceremony for three four-legged service members

Oct. 7, 2024

BAMC holds special promotion ceremony for three four-legged service members

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS — With a nose bop and paw salute, Brooke Army Medical Center promoted three of its five facility dogs

The Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point honor guard presents the National Colors at the clinic’s Navy Ball on Friday, October 4, 2024 at the Havelock Convention Center, Havelock North Carolina. Sailors, Marines and civilians serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point gathered for the formal to celebrate the 249th birthday of the U.S. Navy.

Oct. 7, 2024

Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Celebrates Navy’s 249th Birthday with Ball

MCAS Cherry Point — The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point community gathered Friday, October 4, 2024, to celebrate the 249th Birthday of the U.S. Navy.

Pink breast cancer awareness bracelets and a ribbon pin are displayed at Wilford Hall's Mammography Clinic, JBSA-Lackland, Texas, on Oct. 3, 2024, as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Oct. 7, 2024

Shining a light on Breast Cancer Awareness

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — October is recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual observance focused on raising awareness and encouraging early detection of breast cancer.

Dr. Lester Martínez López (left), the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, presents retired U.S. Army Col. (Dr.) Craig Shriver, director of the John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed, with the Distinguished Service Award at the 2024 Military Health System Research Symposium.

Oct. 7, 2024

Military Health System Research Symposium honors Dr. Craig Shriver

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) recently honored retired U.S. Army Col. (Dr.) Craig Shriver, director of the Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, with the Distinguished Service Award for his dedication and significant contributions to military medicine.

Official DOD Seal on white background

Oct. 7, 2024

DOD Announces Health Care Supplement Program Pilot for DOD Civilian Employees in Japan

PENTAGON — The Department of Defense (DOD) today announced a one-year pilot program to provide no-cost supplemental health support services to DOD civilian employees serving in Japan after a yearlong effort to identify and address concerns regarding access to medical care.

CRDAMC PAO

Oct. 7, 2024

Darnall hosts Change of Responsibility, retires fifth generation Soldier

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center held a Change of Responsibility ceremony marking a significant leadership transition and the end of a military career Oct. 2. Outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony K. Forker Jr., CRDAMC senior enlisted advisor, relinquished his position to Command Sgt. Maj. Antonio Davis, who will serve as interim command sergeant major until early 2025.

CRDAMC PAO

Oct. 7, 2024

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Hosts 9th Annual Baby Expo

Fort Cavazos, Texas — The 9th Annual Baby Expo at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC), on Oct.5, offered expecting parents and families a day filled with education, fun, and invaluable resources. The event attracted a diverse group of first-time parents, military spouses, and healthcare professionals, all focused on ensuring a positive experience for growing families.

Uniformed service member smiles with his wife and toddler as they pose for a selfie.

Oct. 8, 2024

Learn How Referrals and Specialty Care Will Work as New TRICARE Contracts Start in 2025

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Health care delivery under new TRICARE contracts starts on Jan. 1, 2025. These new contracts will improve quality and access for beneficiaries in the United States by enhancing referral management and access to specialty care. Learn more about what to expect starting Jan. 1.

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