Feb. 9, 2026

Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed hosts Blood Cancer Summit

BETHESDA, Md. — Cancer care is a readiness mission, and that guided discussions as the John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the Department of War’s only Center of Excellence for Cancer Care and Research, hosted its Blood Cancer Summit recently at the hospital.

Feb. 9, 2026

Getting Up To Speed [Mentoring] at NMRTC Bremerton

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — It was an informal – and informative – medical mingling meeting as Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton hosted speed mentoring for U.S. Navy officers, February 6, 2026.

Feb. 10, 2026

Behind the portrait: BJACH honors artist who preserved its namesake

FORT POLK, La. — A portrait of Brig. Gen. Stanhope Bayne-Jones has hung quietly for decades at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, its presence familiar to generations of Soldiers, Families and staff who have walked the hospital halls.

Feb. 10, 2026

Chaplain (Maj.) Scott Norman Reflects on Duty During Winter Storm Fern: A Testament to Resilience and Caring at ATAMMC

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — During a recent inclement weather event in the National Capital Region, Winter Storm Fern, Chaplain (Maj.) Scott Norman, Co-Deputy Chaplain of the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) Department of Pastoral Care, took on the significant role of Duty Chaplain from January 24 through January 28.

Feb. 10, 2026

Patient advocates, Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance Coordinators, and Debt Collection Assistance Officers: Resources to help you with your TRICARE benefit

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you ever had a question about your TRICARE benefit that left you confused or frustrated? There are resources that can help you with your questions or concerns.

Feb. 10, 2026

Combat Support foundational – pediatric – preparation

NHB/NMRTC Bremerton, Washington — Hospital corpsmen assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton hone their clinical care skill during Battle Ready Training Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Under tutelage from Navy Nurse Corps officers and Pediatric Clinic nurses, attending corpsmen were provided critical hands-on instruction – and guidance - in small group settings to understand about the sequence(s) of pediatric care, which included screening tests protocols taught by Lalaine Mendoza (right), assessing vital signs, and performing height, weight, and head circumference. Such regular training adheres to Navy Medicine commitment to operational readiness and the Defense Health Agency mission in generating and sustaining warfighter readiness (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer)

Feb. 11, 2026

New virtual urgent care option for TRICARE Prime beneficiaries in the US

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you enrolled in a TRICARE Prime plan? If you see a primary care manager at a military hospital or clinic, you may now have a new way to get urgent care. The Defense Health Agency has expanded its virtual urgent care options in the U.S. This allows TRICARE Prime enrollees ages 12 and older to schedule virtual urgent care through the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line.

Feb. 11, 2026

I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Hospitalman Emily Williams

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor serving aboard Naval Health Cherry Point feels that the Navy has called her to serve and become a part of something greater than herself.

Feb. 11, 2026

Walter Reed’s Interservice Physician Assistant Program graduates look forward to caring for warriors and families

BETHESDA, Md. — First Lts. Alexandra Minth, U.S. Army, and Payton Quinnell, U.S. Air Force, donned their white coats Jan. 30 at the National Mall, becoming the most recent graduates of the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP).

Feb. 11, 2026

NMRTC Camp Lejeune officer honored as Navy Medicine Senior Financial Management Officer of the Year

Camp Lejeune, NC — Paperwork and spreadsheets essential to mission accomplishment fill United States Navy Lieutenant Commander Edward Agbevey-Tamakloe’s physical folders and digital files. Perhaps not the immediate imagery when one thinks of readiness, but Agbevey’s duties are.