From left to right; Hospital Corpsman Second Class Holly Bew was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for her service as Leading Petty Officer in the Human Resources Department. Hospital Corpsman Second Class Cynthia Filpo Cepeda was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for her service in the clinic’s Human Resources and Ambulatory Surgery Departments. Hospital Corpsman Second Class Victoria Synoground was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for her service as Leading Petty Officer in the Patient Administration Department. She also received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for being selected as the clinic’s Sailor of the Year for 2025.

April 1, 2026

Cherry Point Clinic Farewells Three Sailors

MCAS Cherry Point — Staff serving at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to three Corpsmen on Tuesday, March 31 as they departed for their next assignment in the U.S. Navy.

From front to back, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Lorena Whitaker, Armed Forces Medical Examiner System fatality management senior non-commissioned officer, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dekeia Mays, Forensic Toxicology laboratory technician, U.S. Army Sgt. Kayla-Porsche Harley, U.S. Army Sgt. Brandon Meskus, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. David Johnson, AFMES fatality management non-commissioned officers, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Taylor, AFMES Joint Military Working Dog Laboratory technician, and U.S. Army Spc. Noah Hughes, AFMES fatality management specialist, pose for a photo, Mar. 23 & 30, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Fatality management specialists, known as “92 Mikes” are responsible for the recovery and disposition of human remains associated with the Department of War. Within AFMES, they are charged with assisting medical examiners during autopsies, transferring, cleaning, weighing, eviscerating, and documenting throughout the process, which can be up to 100 photos per autopsy, that can take hours to complete. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Noah D. Coger)

April 1, 2026

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DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — The Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES) at Dover Air Force Base stands out among the Department of War as truly being one-of-one. It is the only place where multiple, very specific missions are conducted. Its missions include the Forensic Toxicology (FORTOX) laboratory, the Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains (AFRSSIR), the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory (AFDIL), and the Forensic Pathology Investigations (FPI) division.

Nurses of the A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) experience realistic scenarios during the Individual Critical Task Lists (ICTL) training March 27, 2026. Through hands-on, scenario-based simulations, nurses were immersed in realistic field conditions, reinforcing their ability to deliver high-quality care in high-pressure and austere environments.

April 1, 2026

ATAMMC Strengthens Deployment Readiness Through ICTL Training for Army Nurses

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) proudly reports the successful completion of the Individual Critical Task Lists (ICTL) training, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining core medical skill sets and enhancing readiness for Army nursing professionals.

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April 1, 2026

Colorectal cancer: Get screened, stressed Walter Reed surgeon

Bethesda, Md. — “Get screened!” That’s the message regarding colorectal health from U.S. Army Lt. Col. (Dr.) Mary O’Donnell, chief of the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Isabella Serrano and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Arthur A. Garcia, a cannon crew member from the 25th Infantry Division, were celebrated as the parents of the 25th baby born to the division in 2026. The recognition took place at Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic, Schofield Barracks, on April 1, 2026, with leadership from Tripler Army Medical Center and the 25th Infantry Division in attendance. Serrano expressed her appreciation for the TAMC Centering Pregnancy Program, describing it as the best experience she had during her pregnancy. (Defense Health Agency photo by Khinna Kaminske)

April 1, 2026

Tripler Army Medical Center celebrates 25th Infantry Division milestone baby

Tripler Army Medical Center, Hi. — Isabella Serrano and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Arthur A. Garcia, a cannon crew member assigned to the 25th Infantry Division were honored as the proud parents of the 25th baby born to the division in 2026 during a special recognition ceremony in the Memorial Garden at Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic, Schofield Barracks, on April 1.

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April 2, 2026

Understanding the TRICARE claims process

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When you receive a service, medication, or treatment as part of your TRICARE benefit, filing a claim is the way your provider gets reimbursed for their services. If you pay for services up front, filing a claim is how you get reimbursed. Read more to learn about when you need to file your own claim, how to view claim information, and how you can appeal a denied claim.

Keller Army Community Hospital will be implementing ‘ambient listening’ technology to strengthen the patient-provider care experience by helping our providers focus more on YOU – the beneficiary – and less on their computer screens. Ambient listening is a secure voice recognition technology that helps providers create clinical notes.

April 2, 2026

Keller implements 'ambient listening' technology

KELLER ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, N.Y. — Keller Army Community Hospital will be implementing ‘ambient listening’ technology to strengthen the patient-provider care experience by helping our providers focus more on YOU – the beneficiary – and less on their computer screens.

April 2, 2026

Schofield Barracks and Bhaskar Dental Clinics increase their dental readiness and family opportunities through the Red Cross Dental Assistant Program

Tripler Army Medical Center — The Red Cross Dental Assistant Program offers a life-changing opportunity for active-duty family members to develop professional skills, gain hands-on experience, and build a career in dental assisting. This 7-to10-month, full-time training program provides participants with a comprehensive education in dental assisting, blending classroom instruction with valuable chairside experience. Open to participants from all military branches, the program has made a meaningful impact on the island of Oahu and beyond.

Golden Bear Medics sharpen skills, bolster readiness at nursing fair

April 2, 2026

Golden Bear Medics sharpen skills, bolster readiness at nursing fair

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif — Nursing professionals from the 60th Medical Group, the “Golden Bear” medics, enhanced their clinical warfighting skills during a multi-day RN Skills Fair at David Grant USAF Medical Center (DGMC). The event was designed to sustain critical nursing and technical competencies through focused, hands-on training.

U.S. Army and U.S. Navy leaders from Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC), Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic (DDHC), and the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) join TAMC staff for a group photo during the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month ceremony held at the Tripler Army Medical Center Chapel on Apr. 1, 2026. The event honored Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, supporting the campaign theme: “Change through Unity: Empower. Protect. Prevent.” (Defense Health Agency photo by C.J. Caraang)

April 3, 2026

Tripler Army Medical Center signs proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

Tripler Army Medical Center — On April 1, 2026, Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) held the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) Proclamation Signing Ceremony at the TAMC Chapel. As part of the signing, TAMC staff reaffirmed their commitment to promoting a culture of dignity, respect, and accountability.

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