Army soldier swearing in at reenlistment ceremony

July 2, 2025

Mission Complete: Fort Irwin MEDDAC Achieves 100% Retention for FY 25

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Fort Irwin MEDDAC completed 100% soldier retention for FY 25 while the Department of Behavioral Health hits second year of 100% retention. Hear what staff had to say about this success.

Image of Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center entrance with the new MTF logo and tagline, Welcome to the Home of World Class Military Healthcare.

July 2, 2025

Transfer of Directorship Ceremony at A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) proudly conducted its Transfer of Directorship Ceremony today, marking a significant transition in leadership within one of the cornerstone institutions of the Defense Health Network. Rear Adm. Reginald Ewing III presided over the ceremony, welcoming Colonel Gina Adam as the new director, succeeding Colonel Elba Villacorta.

What does it mean to be mission-ready—medically, operationally, and as a team? For the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Dr. Stephen Ferrara, the answer lies not in policy memos or PowerPoint decks, but in the work happening inside military hospitals like Irwin Army Community Hospital.

July 2, 2025

MHS Leader Champions Fort Riley Healthcare Mission

FORT RILEY, Kansas — What does it mean to be mission-ready—medically, operationally, and as a team? For the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Dr. Stephen Ferrara, the answer lies not in policy memos or PowerPoint decks, but in the work happening inside military hospitals like Irwin Army Community Hospital.

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