Two nurses wearing blue scrubs and face masks point to chart on a wall.

May 9, 2025

Military Nurses: An Inspiring and Extraordinary Ready Force

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Military nurses have an unwavering commitment to advancing our health and wellness to ensure that every service member is fit to fight, that our medical teams are trained and ready, and that our families receive the care they deserve. This week, we honor the strength and dedication of the extraordinary professionals who serve both our country and warfighters with unwavering courage. Whether they are on the frontlines, in field hospitals or at military medical centers around the world, their commitment to care under the most challenging conditions inspires us all.

Reign Cole Wisinger, the first baby born at the new Roosevelt Pavilion at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., on May 4, rests peacefully in his mother’s arms. The new facility offers military families state-of-the-art services and a comfortable, family-centered environment. (DOD photo by Ricardo J. Reyes)

May 8, 2025

First Baby Born at the New Roosevelt Pavilion

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Bells rang in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s newly opened Roosevelt Pavilion a little after 6 p.m. on May 3. This Navy tradition signaled the birth of Reign, a baby boy who weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, to Chanelle and Cryptologic Technician 1st Class Dakota Lane Wisinger.

Hospitalman Gabriella Tellez serves in the Radiology department at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point with aspirations to commission and serve as an officer. The Azusa, California native specifically requested assignment to the department to gain hands-on experience working alongside the facility’s Radiological Technologists. Tellez is scheduled to attend specialized medical training, known as “C-School” in spring of 2026. This training will allow her to further her service in the Navy and progress towards her career goal.

May 8, 2025

I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Hospitalman Gabriella Tellez

MCAS Cherry Point — A Corpsman at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point aspires to expand her skills and service in Navy Medicine while continuing her family’s legacy of military service.

Navy Chaplain Commander Philip Park, second from left, reads a scripture passage during a Blessing of the Hands ceremony held at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point on Wednesday, May 7. The spiritual fitness event honored the compassion and professionalism of the nursing staff serving in the facility while fortifying their spiritual resolve.

May 8, 2025

Cherry Point Nurses Fortify Spiritual Resolve with Blessing of the Hands

MCAS Cherry Point — Nurses of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point whose dedication to help others matches the skills of their healing hands celebrated National Nurses Week with a Blessing of the Hands Ceremony on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

The Clinical Nurses Transition Program at Tripler Army Medical Center graduated a new class of U.S. Army nurses in Kyser Auditorium on Apr. 25, 2025. Among those completing the program were 2nd Lt. Miahela Carausu, 2nd Lt. Cassidy Chaddock, 2nd Lt. Jordan DiJoseph, 2nd Lt. Maria Grant-Villacorta, 2nd Lt. Lauren Pickens and 2nd Lt. Kristina Ropiecki. (Defense Health Agency photo by Crizalmer Caraang Jr.)

May 7, 2025

How Tripler Army Medical Center is preparing the next generation of Army nurses

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Tripler Army Medical Center's Clinical Nurse Transition Program is an accelerated program designed to cultivate new Army nurses by transitioning them from academics to clinical practice while also developing the leadership skills and competencies necessary to excel as an Army officer.

Man and woman smile while holding a baby.

May 7, 2025

Defense Health Agency Announces TRICARE Prime Atlanta and TRICARE Prime Tampa, Competitive Plans Demonstration Options Starting in 2026

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you live in the Atlanta, Georgia or Tampa, Florida metropolitan area? Your TRICARE health plan options are about to expand. Starting in January 2026, TRICARE Prime Atlanta and TRICARE Prime Tampa options, a Competitive Plans Demonstration, will bring more choices to eligible beneficiaries. These options are administered by CareSource Military & Veterans. Enrollees will get care from CSMV’s network of primary and specialty care providers.

Members of the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) Perioperative Nursing Staff take a moment to announce it has earned the prestigious Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR®) designation from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI). It is a significant

May 7, 2025

Mission Ready: ATAMMC’s Surgical Team Achieves CNOR® Strong Designation

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR®) designation from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI). This significant accomplishment reflects ATAMMC’s strong commitment to excellence in surgical care and signifies adherence to the highest standards in the field.

U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Jacob Claycamp and his wife, Kate Mahn, feed their baby, Emily, in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at the new Roosevelt Pavilion at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., May 4. The updated pavilion gives military families more comfort, privacy, and space to be together during their hospital stay. (DOD photo by Ricardo J. Reyes)

May 7, 2025

Walter Reed Moves its Youngest Patients to New Facility

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center moved its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) from the Arrowhead building into the new Roosevelt Pavilion on May 3, relocating four infants in a carefully planned operation.

BAMC holds grand opening for ASYMCA’s Children’s Waiting Room

May 6, 2025

BAMC holds grand opening for ASYMCA’s Children’s Waiting Room

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center celebrated the grand opening for the Armed Forces YMCA’s Children’s

A robotic hysterectomy uses surgeon-controlled robotic equipment to remove the uterus

May 6, 2025

BAMC receives ‘A’ rating in recent Leapfrog assessment

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center received an “A” rating in the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

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