May 14, 2026

A Debt of Honor: US Colonel Pays Tribute to 11 African American Soldiers Massacred During World War II

WERETH, Belgium – Col. Charles Douglas, deputy commander of Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, traveled to Belgium on May 9 to honor the memory of 11 African American Soldiers from the 333rd Field Artillery Regiment who were massacred during World War II. The annual ceremony at the Wereth 11 Memorial, stands as a testament to the commitment of both the United States and Belgian community to preserving the memory of the fallen Soldiers.

May 14, 2026

TRICARE Dental Program: Getting coverage for your family members

A winning smile needs maintenance—including dental care. If you’re enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program, you can get cost-effective, accessible dental services in the U.S. or abroad.

May 14, 2026

U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa Scores Big on their MEDIG Inspection

From April 20-24, a group from the office of the Medical Inspector General (MEDIG) visited hospital spaces, branch clinics, and many of the stakeholders that count on U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa (USNHO) to provide their healthcare and other inspectable touchpoints. The MEDIG program at USNHO is led by Capt. Wendy Mancuso and Lt. Cmdr. Yui Wong.

May 15, 2026

Dabelić transfers directorship of Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune and command of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune to Stewart

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL) hosted a Change of Command and Directorship ceremony on May 15, 2026, at Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune when U.S. Navy Captain Anja Dabelić transferred command authority to Captain Kathryn Stewart.

May 18, 2026

A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center Awarded "A" Grade for Patient Safety in Spring Leapfrog Assessment

The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) proudly announces that it has been awarded an “A” Hospital Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group for the Spring evaluation period.

May 18, 2026

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Celebrates Nurses Week 2026

PORTSMOUTH, VA. (May 13, 2026) - Nurses Week came to a close at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth with a cake cutting ceremony shared among shipmates and staff across the command.

May 18, 2026

Research at Walter Reed looks to push medicine forward

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center healthcare trainees and providers shared their laboratory and clinical research during the Department of Research Programs’ (DRP) 2026 Research and Innovation Month’s podium presentations symposium May 5.

May 19, 2026

Showing Up: Inside BJACH’s Response to Trauma and Loss

In the aftermath of a traumatic event, silence often fills the room before words do.

May 19, 2026

Print or digital: Your options for getting TRICARE benefit information

Keeping up to date with TRICARE health information is part of making the right healthcare choices for both you and your family members. Equally important, however, is how you manage your healthcare communications so you have quick and easy access to important records and information. This includes your explanation of benefits statements, bills, claims correspondence, and more.

May 19, 2026

Small Changes Make A Difference - Girl Scout Troop 29 helps Neurodevelopmental Pediatric Patients

PORTSMOUTH, VA (May 21, 2026) Thanks to the compassion and dedication of Girl Scout Troop 29, the halls of Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth are receiving small changes that make a big difference for children and families navigating developmental and sensory challenges.

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