U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Eric Adams, from Wildomar, California, performs a blood transfusion in a hangar bay onboard Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hawaii, in support of a joint-service medical training exercise during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 26, 2022.

April 10, 2026

Military Holds Summit to Consider Launching a Prize Competition to Rapidly Develop Freeze-Dried Blood for Battlefield and Civilian Use

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — A one-day summit in San Antonio brought together military, academic, and industry partners to assess the current state of freeze-dried red blood cell technology and explore its potential for battlefield and civilian use. Participants also discussed using a prize competition model to accelerate development and transition the capability from research into practical, life-saving medical applications.

A medical insignia is seen on a uniform as Col. Mark L. Jacques, commander of Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, speaks during a 10-year anniversary ceremony at Fort Hood, Texas. The milestone highlights a decade of care supporting Soldiers, Veterans, families, and readiness.

April 10, 2026

CRDAMC celebrates 10 years of readiness, care, and community

FORT HOOD, Texas — Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center marked 10 years in its current facility, celebrating the staff who have supported Soldiers, Veterans, and families while delivering care that strengthens readiness and the community.

Display of masks for CPAP sleeping devices

April 10, 2026

Walter Reed provides relief to service members who can’t sleep

BETHESDA, Md. — Sleep is one of the most important aspects of health and force readiness that is often overlooked, but not at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Sleep Disorders Center.

FORT BELVOIR, Va. (April 8, 2026)--Pubic Health team members of the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) stand proudly while recognizing National Public Health Week during an exhibition April 6, 2026.

April 9, 2026

ATAMMC Recognizes 2026 Public Health Week, April 6–12

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) is recognizing National Public Health Week, April 6–12, 2026, honoring the professionals who work behind the scenes to keep service members, families, and the broader community healthy, safe, and resilient.

Silhouette of woman wearing coat standing on beach at sunset

April 9, 2026

How divorce affects your family’s TRICARE benefits

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — During a divorce or an annulment, you may be concerned about what will happen to your family’s TRICARE coverage. If you’re in the process of getting a divorce or you’re recently divorced, here are some important things to keep in mind.

The Patient Centered Medical Home at Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Cherry Point cares for spouses and children of Sailors and Marines stationed at MCAS Cherry Point, helping service members remain focused on training and preparing for deployment.

April 9, 2026

We Keep the Warfighter’s Family in the Fight: Cherry Point Patient Centered Medical Home

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor or Marine serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point can only be as ready for deployment as their family. One medical team aboard the installation ensures the family is as ready for the fight as their warfighter is.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Yeni A. Conquest, center right, a mortuary affairs non-commissioned officer with 8th Theater Sustainment Command (8th TSC), and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Blake A. Conquest, center left, an aviation electronics technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, pose for a group photo with U.S. Army Col. William F. Bimson (left), Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) director, Melissa Jones, second from left, TAMC midwife, Col. John P. Sullivan, second from right, director, G-3, 8th TSC, and Capt. Remington Schmidt, right, an obstetrics and gynecology resident, during a celebration event at TAMC on April 3. The event recognized the Conquests as parents of the eighth baby born to the 8th TSC this year. (Courtesy photo by Maj. Grant Gainsley)

April 8, 2026

Tripler Army Medical Center marks special occasion for 8th Theater Sustainment Command with milestone baby

Tripler Army Medical Center, Hi. — U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Yeni A. Conquest, a mortuary affairs non-commissioned officer with 8th Theater Sustainment Command (8th TSC), and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Blake A. Conquest, an aviation electronics technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, were honored as the proud parents of the eighth baby born to 8th TSC this year during a special recognition event at the Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC), April 3.

The NMRTC Cherry Point Occupational Medicine team ensures the health and safety of service members and civilians aboard MCAS Cherry Point and their suitability for the various duties they perform as part of a unit or command assigned to the base.

April 8, 2026

Naval Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point Celebrates National Public Health Week

MCAS Cherry Point — In honor of National Public Health Week 2026, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command celebrates our Occupational Medicine and Preventive Medicine teams.

CRDAMC PAO

April 7, 2026

Specialized Care, Shared Mission: Inside the Women’s Health Team Guiding Every Birth at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center

Inside the Women’s Health Department at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, childbirth is more than a clinical process—it is a coordinated effort led by a team of highly specialized professionals dedicated to guiding families through one of life’s most important moments. That team—and the expertise behind it—was on full display during a guided tour of the Labor and Delivery and Mother-Baby Recovery units at the 10th Annual Baby Expo Symposium, that had over 250 attendees and held April 4.

Occupational Therapist Joan Margulies adjusts a custom-fitted hand brace for a patient at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, March 20, 2026, in Bethesda, Md. The mission of the Walter Reed Occupational Therapy clinic is to promote and facilitate functional independence, healthy living, and optimal performance in activities of daily living for patients, many of whom are service members with the goal of returning to their military units for duty. (DOW photo by Ann Brandstadter)

April 7, 2026

How Occupational Therapy Drives Warrior Readiness at Walter Reed

BETHESDA, Md. — Occupational Therapy (OT) plays a critical role in warrior readiness, focusing on optimizing physical, cognitive, and emotional function to maximize performance and expedite return-to-duty.

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