Aug. 20, 2026

TRICARE Dental Program orthodontic coverage: What to know before you start getting care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you or your child need braces? You should know that the TRICARE Dental Program covers orthodontic care. Keep reading to learn who qualifies, what’s covered, and how costs work.

Aug. 20, 2026

More than a badge: A commitment to patient safety

FORT HOOD, TX — Darnall’s Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge is more than a recognition — it reflects the everyday work happening behind the scenes to keep patients safe. From identifying potential risks to using technology, reporting near misses, and empowering staff to speak up, patient safety is built into how care is delivered every day.

Aug. 19, 2026

TRICARE, Medicare, and Social Security: how your entitlements work together

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Many service members and their families don’t realize that Social Security taxes deducted from each paycheck help build a foundation for future financial security. You’ve been paying into Social Security, so keeping tabs on your information is key. By setting up a my Social Security account, you can see what you’ve earned, and how it all fits together.

Aug. 18, 2026

Know your TRICARE pharmacy options and learn where you can fill prescriptions

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you looking for other ways to get your prescriptions that better fit your pharmacy needs? You’re in luck! When it comes to your prescriptions, the TRICARE Pharmacy Program gives you several options on how to fill them. Before filling your prescriptions, you can check the TRICARE Formulary to see if your prescription is covered.

Aug. 18, 2026

More Than Quitting: BJACH Helps Patients Break Free from Tobacco, Nicotine

FORT POLK, La. — Quitting nicotine isn't just about throwing away a pack of cigarettes or a vape; it’s about reclaiming your health, your money, and your mission readiness. For Soldiers and Families stationed at Fort Polk, Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital offers a customized tactical roadmap to help you break free from tobacco and nicotine for good.

Aug. 17, 2026

End of Era

FORT RILEY, Kansas — The Fort Riley SRU cased its colors in an inactivation ceremony, concluding nearly two decades of providing critical care, rehabilitation, and transition support to thousands of recovering service members. As the first unit of its kind in the Army to deactivate, the SRU sets a benchmark of excellence for future military transitions.

Aug. 17, 2026

Every sample has a story

FORT HOOD, TX — A blood sample may look like just a small tube, but to the laboratory team at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, it represents a real person waiting for answers. Behind the scenes, technicians carefully verify, test, and analyze every specimen, knowing that their work can help providers make important decisions about a patient’s care. That attention to detail was on full display during a recent 12-person College of American Pathologists inspection, where the laboratory had just five deficiencies across more than 3,000 standards and no major findings. For the team, the result is more than a number — it reflects the care, teamwork, and dedication they bring to every sample, every day.

Aug. 17, 2026

Expeditionary Medical Unit 2 Demonstrates Forward Surgical Capability

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — In late July 2026, Expeditionary Medical Unit 2 (EMU-2) completed its Operational Readiness Evaluation (ORE) aboard USNS Point Loma (T-EOF-15), marking the first successful ORE for a Navy expeditionary medical unit.

Aug. 13, 2026

Walter Reed promotes importance of immunizations

BETHESDA, Md. — While August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month, staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Allergy, Immunology and Immunization Clinic encourage patients to make year-round consideration of their immunization status a priority. Staying on top of immunizations not only keeps families and communities safe from disease but also helps ensure our service members are healthy and fit to stand on the front lines in defense of the nation.

Aug. 13, 2026

Tour the Hospital, Before You Need It

FORT RILEY, Kansas — When Tiana Winokur first arrived at Fort Riley as an active-duty Army spouse, she struggled to