U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing Commander, greets Airmen assigned to the 18th Medical Group and service members assigned to the U.S. Navy Ground Surgical Team during an USAF-led operational readiness exercise, Beverley Midnight 2026, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026.

March 23, 2026

18th Medical Group demonstrates expeditionary medical capabilities

Kadena Air Base, Japan — U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Will Cupp, 18th Wing command chief, visited 18th Medical Group during a tour of the Expeditionary Medical Support System facility as part of a USAF-led operational exercise, Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026.

Patient Safety Awareness Patient Safety is a Team Sport.

March 23, 2026

Walter Reed puts patient safety first

BETHESDA, Md. — At Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), the hospital team aims to ensure that patient safety is never a concern, protecting every patient from preventable harm.

Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center will transition from an Emergency Department to an Urgent Care Center beginning April 4, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

March 23, 2026

59th Medical Wing to transition Wilford Hall Emergency Department to Urgent Care Center

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO–LACKLAND, Texas — The 59th Medical Wing announced that the Emergency Department at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center will transition to an Urgent Care Center beginning April 4, 2026, at 8 a.m., shifting services to support non-life-threatening care.

Air Force neurologist poses for a photo at Brooke Army Medical Center

March 23, 2026

Maj William R. Hoffman, MD Recognized with Raymond F. Longacre Award for Excellence in Aerospace Behavioral Health

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) has announced that Maj Hoffman, Medical Director, Joint Integrated Clinical Medicine Research, Office of the Chief Scientist, will be honored with the Raymond F. Longacre Award during the upcoming Honors Night ceremony at the annual Aerospace Medical Association & Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society Annual Scientific Meeting.

Health Advisory: Information Regarding a Meningitis Outbreak More Than 80 Miles from RAF Lakenheath This notice is to provide you with information regarding a recent meningitis outbreak. Your health and safety are our top priorities, and we want to ensure you have the facts to make informed decisions for your family

March 20, 2026

Public Health Alert: Meningitis Awareness

Lakenheatth, Ae. — Health Advisory: Information Regarding a Meningitis Outbreak More Than 80 Miles from RAF Lakenheath This notice is to provide you with information regarding a recent meningitis outbreak. Your health and safety are our top priorities, and we want to ensure you have the facts to make informed decisions for your family.

Patients visiting Custer Hill Dental Clinic should be aware of a temporary change to building access as the clinic undergoes a short-term renovation to upgrade its equipment.

March 20, 2026

Custer Hill Dental Clinic Renovation

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Patients visiting Custer Hill Dental Clinic should be aware of a temporary change to building access as the clinic undergoes a short-term renovation to upgrade its equipment from March 26 - 29.

Graphic for National Nutrition Month

March 20, 2026

Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle

Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Georgia — Nutrition is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle. The food we eat plays a role in maintaining our physical and mental well-being, preventing diseases, improving energy levels, and enhancing overall quality of life. For military personnel, proper nutrition can optimize performance and ensure soldiers are mission ready.

The 59th Medical Wing Science and Technology Directorate (59 MDW/ST) was honored to host Jeremy Nelson, PhD, on his visit to Joint Base San Antonio Lackland following his appointment as the new Chief Innovation Officer for VelocityTX.

March 19, 2026

59MDW/ST Welcomes Dr. Jeremy Neslon, VelocityTX Chief Innovation Officer, to Strengthen Strategic Innovation Partnership

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The 59th Medical Wing Science and Technology Directorate (59 MDW/ST) was honored to host Jeremy Nelson, PhD, on his visit to Joint Base San Antonio Lackland following his appointment as the new Chief Innovation Officer for VelocityTX. His visit marks an important milestone in our continued collaboration.

Maj. Brandon F. Harris, chief ophthalmologist at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, speaks with a patient during an appointment in the ophthalmology clinic. Providers emphasize communication and personal connection to help patients feel heard and understood.

March 19, 2026

Restoring vision and building connection in CRDAMC's eye clinic

FORT HOOD, Texas — For many patients, visiting the eye clinic is about more than just updating a prescription. It can

Members of the Outpatient Nutrition Clinic team pose for a group photo at David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Dec 10, 2025. The clinic provides body composition testing, group education, and individualized nutrition counseling to support military readiness and patient-centered care.

March 18, 2026

Travis Nutrition Clinic Team enhances readiness, patient care

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif — The Outpatient Nutrition Clinic team at David Grant Medical Center is enhancing military readiness and advancing patient-centered care by expanding access to evidence-based nutrition services for service members and their families.

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