U.S. Army Col. Kenneth Dwyer (left), Commander of the Leader Training Brigade at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, thanks and recognizes members of Walter Reed's nursing team during a recent nurse appreciation and awards program at the medical center.

June 5, 2025

Walter Reed recognizes nursing excellence

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Hit by a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) in 2006 while on his third combat tour in Afghanistan, U.S. Army Col. Kenneth Dwyer said, “I am only here today because of the dedication, excellence, and commitment of practitioners of military medicine, and especially, nurses.”

Woman sits at desk in front of papers, notepad, calculator, glasses, and laptop.

June 5, 2025

Unlock Your Health: How to Report Fraud and Abuse With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Health care fraud and abuse harms everyone. TRICARE is committed to protecting the health information of service members, retirees, and their family members. You can help by knowing how to spot fraud or abuse—and by reporting it when you see it.

Veterinarian demonstrates care of an injured canine for class.

June 5, 2025

Science, Service and Simulations: Soldiers Inspire Students at Louisiana FFA Convention

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Curious crowds gathered around swabs, microscopes and a simulated military working dog as two young Soldiers stationed at Fort Johnson offered a hands-on glimpse into Army veterinary careers during the 96th Louisiana National FFA Organization Convention, held June 2–3 at the Randolph Riverfront Center and the historic Hotel Bentley.

U.S. Navy Capt. Melissa Austin, Director of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and Dr. Stephen Ferrara, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, cut the ribbon at the Roosevelt Pavilion Opening Ceremony at Walter Reed, Bethesda, Md., June 3. The new 530,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility enhances Walter Reed’s ability to provide advanced, patient-centered care for service members and their families. (DOD photo by Roan Smith)

June 4, 2025

Walter Reed Officially Opens State-of-the-Art Roosevelt Pavilion

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed continued its modernization journey with a ribbon cutting for the medical center’s new state-of-the-art Roosevelt Pavilion on June 3.

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Lance Raney, Commanding General of Medical Readiness Command, East, serves as guest speaker during a recent luncheon saluting military caregivers at the USO on Naval Support Activity Bethesda, home to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

June 4, 2025

Leaders thank military caregivers for selfless service

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — The support military caregivers provide others is often assumed and frequently goes without thanks, but those gathered recently in the USO on Naval Support Activity Bethesda, home to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, paused to recognize the selfless service and care they render.

Col. Stephanie Mont, Womack Army Medical Center Hospital Commander and Lt. Col. (P) Melissa Folsom, director, Rehabilitation Services cut ribbon during May 14 ceremony. Clark Health Clinic Ribbon Cutting ceremony celebrates a nearly decades-long initiative to establish full scope Physical Therapy services embedded within the Clark Health Clinic, allowing Soldiers to complete their medical services within one footprint, Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina

June 3, 2025

Fort Bragg Soldiers have Increased Access to Care with New Physical Therapy Clinic

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC—Womack Army Medical Center celebrates a significant milestone as we open the physical therapy clinic embedded in Clark Health Clinic today, May 15, following a decade-long initiative to establish full scope physical therapy services within the clinic. “This allows Soldiers to complete their medical services within one footprint,” said Capt. Jessica Tan, Officer in Charge of Clark Physical Therapy Clinic. “By increasing access to care and managing musculoskeletal injuries more effectively, the clinic will contribute significantly to the overall readiness and deployability of service members.”

Construction is scheduled to begin soon on the next phase of Walter Reed's Medical Center Additions and Alterations (MCAA) project, MCAA North, which will include a new auditorium, the circular building in the artist's rendering of the completed project above.

June 3, 2025

MCAA North construction begins soon at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical, BETHESDA, MD — Following the official opening of the Roosevelt Pavilion on June 3 at Walter Reed, the military’s premier medical center is embarking on the next major milestone in its modernization plan -- the start of construction of the Medical Center Addition and Alterations (MCAA) North complex.

Woman writes at a desk.

June 3, 2025

Your TRICARE Checklist for Moving

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you preparing to move to a new location? Now is the best time to make sure your TRICARE benefits are ready to move with you. Here’s a TRICARE checklist to help you prepare for your move and what you may need to do after you get to your new location.

The Refractive Surgery team gathers for a group photo at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., on Apr. 28, 2025. The center provides advanced vision correction procedures for active-duty service members to enhance operational readiness.

June 2, 2025

Warfighter Refractive Eye Surgery team at Walter Reed enhances readiness

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed’s Refractive Surgery Center provides care to enhance the operational readiness of active-duty service members.

Soldier training in water survival training.

June 2, 2025

The Deep End: A Soldier’s Leap Toward Purpose and Possibility

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Spc. Jordan Bowman never expected that a fear he carried since childhood would be the key to unlocking a journey of self-discovery, strength and purpose.

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