Young couple smiles at each other while daughter sits on father's shoulders. Text reads: "TRICARE Open Season 2025: Open Season Starts Today! Nov. 10 - Dec. 9." Key logos; TRICARE logo.

Nov. 10, 2025

TRICARE Open Season starts today, Nov. 10: Learn if you should take action

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE Open Season begins today, Nov. 10! Starting today, you have the opportunity to make changes to your TRICARE plan. This year’s open season lasts through Tuesday, Dec. 9. This is your annual chance to sign up for a health plan or change your coverage. Any changes you make will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

A female pharmacist helps a woman in a retail pharmacy.

Nov. 13, 2025

Preview your 2026 TRICARE pharmacy costs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you get prescription drugs through the TRICARE Pharmacy Program? You may have new copayments starting Jan. 1, 2026.

Fort Riley's Public Health Department has achieved another historic milestone, becoming the first in the Department of Defense to earn re-accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board. The re-accreditation became effective August 28, 2025, cementing the team’s position as a trailblazer in military public health standards.

Nov. 13, 2025

First to Lead…Again

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Fort Riley's Public Health Department has achieved another historic milestone, becoming the first in the Department of Defense to earn re-accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board

Staff serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point gathered Friday, October 3 to celebrate the achievements and excellence of their peers at an awards ceremony. Lt. Cmdr. Jonathan Palmer was recognized with the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal. Recognized with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal were Navy Lt. Kabresha Smith, Hospital Corpsman Second Class Jazmin Yaudes, Hospital Corpsman Third Class Asyia Gibbons. Civilians recognized for their years of service were Mr. Daniel Alber, 5 years, Mr. Nicholas Hoffman, 10 years, Ms. Dana Bayliss, 15 years and Ms. Tonya Andrew with 20 years.

Nov. 13, 2025

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Sailors, Civilian Staff at Awards Ceremony

MCAS Cherry Point — Staff serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point gathered Friday, October 3 to celebrate the achievements and excellence of their peers at an awards ceremony.

Mrs. Emily Corey, RN, CDCES, is the Breast Care Coordinator aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. She is responsible for assisting Active-Duty service members, their families and beneficiaries find resources in their fight against Breast Cancer. In October, Corey engaged patients and fellow staff members by organizing a fitness challenge, distributing education materials and set up a lobby display to raise awareness about breast cancer. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime and while breast cancer in men is rare, it often carries a higher mortality rate because men are less likely to assume a lump is cancer, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Nov. 13, 2025

I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Mrs. Emily Corey

MCAS Cherry Point — For one staff member serving at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, October holds deep personal significance, reflecting her passion for caring for her patients and raising breast cancer awareness.

Lieutenant Commander Sara Leitner, PA-C, left, and Lieutenant Commander Jake Wittenauer, DSc, PA-C serve aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as Physician Associates. The clinic celebrated PAs serving as staff members during National Physician Associate’s Week, October 6 to October 12.

Nov. 13, 2025

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Physician Associates

MCAS Cherry Point — Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrated the Physician Associates serving as staff members during National Physician Associate’s Week, October 6 to October 12.

Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrated the Sailors and civilians of its Physical Therapy Team and their efforts to keep the “Warfighter in the Fight” aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point during October, 2025. According to the American Physical Therapy Association, October is designated as National Physical Therapy Month to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy and to highlight the role physical therapists and physical therapist assistants help people live healthier, more active lives. The clinic’s Physical Therapy team equips MCAS Cherry Point service members with knowledge and exercises to assist in their recovery from injuries and ensure their medical readiness.

Nov. 13, 2025

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Physical Therapy Team

MCAS Cherry Point — Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrated the Sailors and civilians of its Physical Therapy Team and their efforts to keep the “Warfighter in the Fight” aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point during October, 2025.

Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrated the Sailors and civilians serving in the facility’s Pharmacy during the month of October, 2025. October is known as “American Pharmacists Month,” with October 19 to October 25 as “National Pharmacy Week” and October 21 as “National Pharmacy Technician Day.” The clinic’s Pharmacy team ensures the wellness and safety of patients each day through the issuance of medication and instruction of its use while ensuring service members have the prescriptions needed to maintain their medical readiness.

Nov. 13, 2025

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Pharmacy Staff

MCAS Cherry Point — Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrated the Sailors and civilians serving in the facility’s Pharmacy during the month of October, 2025.

Commander Stacy Swindells deployed with the USNS Comfort on Continuing Promise 2025 and served as the ship’s Senior Nurse of the Day. She managed the workflow of patients coming onto the ship for surgery and other medical procedures. One of her most memorable moments during the deployment was coloring with children in Panama as they waited to see a medical provider. Upon her return to Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, Swindells serves as the facility’s Director for Healthcare Business. In this role, she leads a team that aids patients with their referrals and insurance needs while also providing clinic leadership insights into patient care and enrollment trends.

Nov. 13, 2025

Cherry Point Clinic Sailor Reflects on USNS Comfort Deployment

MCAS Cherry Point — One of Commander Stacy Swindells’ most cherished memories of Summer 2025 is coloring with children in Panama.

Sailors and civilians serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point recently proved exceptional attention to detail and skill by passing a vigorous inspection administered by the College of American Pathologists with a 99% pass rate.

Nov. 13, 2025

Cherry Point Clinic Lab Staff Pass Vigorous Inspection

MCAS Cherry Point — Sailors and civilians serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point recently proved exceptional attention to detail and skill by passing a vigorous inspection with a 99% pass rate.

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