IACH’s Refractive Surgery Center is encouraging Active-Duty Soldiers to take advantage of a readiness-enhancing capability many still don’t realize they’re eligible for: Army-funded PRK and LASIK right here on post.

Nov. 24, 2025

See the Mission Clearly

FORT RILEY, Kansas — IACH’s Refractive Surgery Center is encouraging Active-Duty Soldiers to take advantage of a readiness-enhancing capability many still don’t realize they’re eligible for: Army-funded PRK and LASIK right here on post.

U.S. Air Force Col. Jennifer “MAD” Cowie explains a second opinion, this one at Walter Reed, contributed to her "great" prognosis following treatment for breast cancer at the John P. Murtha Cancer Center's Breast Care and Research Center.

Nov. 24, 2025

For a Walter Reed breast cancer survivor, a second opinion meant a new beginning

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — When U.S. Air Force Col. Jennifer “MAD” Cowie received a normal mammogram in March 2023, she recalled that there were “no red flags or warning signs” for the mass that she would discover four months later while changing to go swimming.

The staff of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point gathered Monday, November 24 to celebrate the promotion of one Corpsman and honor the excellence in patient care of two others. Hospital Corpsman Third Class An Tran, right, promoted to the rank. Tran serves in the clinic’s Preventive Medicine Department. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Jalen Holmes, center, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his service in the clinic’s Patient Centered Medical Home from November 2023 to December 2025. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Anthony Soloriosolorio, left, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Acheivement Medal for his service in the clinic’s Patient Centered Medical Home from October 2023 to November 2025. Soloriosolorio was also awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for contributing 223 volunteer hours to various organizations like the Armed Services Blood Program, Seashore Soccer League and MCAS Cherry Point Food Drive.

Nov. 24, 2025

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Promotion, Awards

MCAS Cherry Point — The staff of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point gathered Monday, November 24 to celebrate the promotion of one Corpsman and honor the excellence in patient care of two others.

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Nov. 21, 2025

Defense Health Agency patients and families are our highest priority

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Defense Health Agency continues to fully cooperate with the ongoing criminal investigation being conducted by the Army Criminal Investigative Division regarding a military medical provider working at the Carl R. Darnall Army Women’s Health Center. Our first concern is for the patients and families affected by this situation. We know this news has created concerns and questions from our patients and our military community. Our patients and their families remain our highest priority as we respond to this situation. 

Walter Reed's 3 Center nursing team members and director for nursing services celebrate the unit's recent DAISY Award recipient for extraordinary nursing care, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jakob Jackson (back row, third from left) at the ward.

Nov. 20, 2025

Walter Reed recognizes extraordinary nurse with DAISY Award

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Excellence, integrity and compassion are Walter Reed’s values, and the medical center’s nursing team exhibits these qualities day in and day out.

“Overcoming Barriers: Implementing Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Technology for Medication Delivery at West Point” poster presented by Keller staff and U.S. Military Academy at West Point cadets.

Nov. 20, 2025

Integrating Drone Technology into Military Medicine: A Collaboration Between KACH and USMA

KELLER ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, N.Y. — KACH is actively working, with the USMA Robotics Research Center, within the Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Department, to integrate drone technology into military medical operations to enhance soldier health and safety.

TRICARE Open Season 2025, Nov. 10-Dec. 9; Woman and child put their heads together and smile while the child sits on a counter.

Nov. 20, 2025

TRICARE Open Season 2025: Understanding eligibility

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — For many TRICARE beneficiaries, TRICARE Open Season is the annual period when you can enroll in or change your health care plan for the following year. This year, TRICARE Open Season began Nov. 10 and ends Dec. 9. Changes you make during open season are effective on Jan. 1, 2026. Keep reading to learn if you're eligible to make changes to your plan during open season.

Staff and Soldiers shoot hoops at an adaptive reconditioning event for the Walter Reed Soldier Recovery Brigade. The unit has an adaptive reconditioning program that helps Soldiers in their recovery and transition. (DOW photo by Ann Brandstadter)

Nov. 19, 2025

Physical and Adaptive Therapy Provide a Better Quality of Life for Wounded Warriors at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — The Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center held “Spirit Week” during the last week of October as part of its adaptive reconditioning program. The week featured daily physical fitness competitions such as pickle ball, volleyball, and basketball, and team building exercises like “Draw your Squad Leader,” group problem solving, and a pumpkin painting contest. Spirit Week is a great way to build morale for those in the SRU, focusing on physical and cognitive activities, and is for Army Soldiers in recovery.

Julia Flores, a clinical laboratory scientist at Munson Army Health Center, was named Civilian Employee of the Quarter for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025. Operated under the Defense Health Agency, Munson is part of an integrated combat support agency, with a global team of nearly 130,000 civilian and military personnel serving 9.5million beneficiaries and supporting more than 700 hospitals and clinics in the Military Health System.

Nov. 18, 2025

Munson Army Health Center Announces Civilian Employee of the Quarter for 3Q CY25

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas – Munson Army Health Center named Leavenworth, Kansas, resident, Julia Flores as its Defense Health Agency Civilian Employee of the Quarter for the Third Quarter of Calendar Year 2025.

307thMedical Squadron Airmen train during an exercise.

Nov. 18, 2025

Get your RSV and flu immunizations with TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Respiratory illnesses like respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, and flu can spread quickly, especially during the fall and winter months. However, there’s an easy way to reduce your risk of serious illness—get vaccinated. TRICARE covers both RSV and flu immunizations for eligible beneficiaries, helping protect you and your family this season.

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