For decades, dental teams relied on heavy lead aprons like the one pictured here to shield patients from old-school film X-rays. Today, Fort Riley’s modern digital radiography has reduced radiation to such negligible levels that the heavy apron is no longer clinically necessary. With modern digital radiography, a routine X-ray emits less radiation exposure than a standard cross-country commercial flight.

June 30, 2026

Ditching the Heavy Vest

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Fort Riley Dental Clinics are phasing out the routine use of heavy lead aprons and thyroid collars during dental X-rays in accordance with guidelines from the American Dental Association and the Defense Health Agency.

Four service members stand in a military pharmacy.

June 30, 2026

Q&A: Understanding TRICARE coverage of weight loss medications overseas

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you live overseas? Your weight loss medication (including GLP-1 drugs) may now be covered by TRICARE. You must meet certain eligibility requirements. This article describes these requirements and helps you navigate the basics of getting GLP-1 drugs overseas.

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June 30, 2026

Walter Reed’s innovative eye surgery aids patient’s recovery

BETHESDA, Md. — When a traumatic eye injury threatened a Military Health System beneficiary’s sight, a surgical team at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center stepped in and restored the patient’s vision.

Col. John Osborn, staff physician and instructor, guides members of the healthcare team through the first-of-its-kind Trauma Evaluation and Management (TEAM) course at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

June 29, 2026

First-of-Its-Kind Trauma Program Bridges the Gap Between Medics and Physicians

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC— Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) is revolutionizing trauma resuscitation with the launch of the Trauma Evaluation and Management (TEAM) course, marking a first for the Fort Bragg Medical Treatment Facility. The inaugural course trained 17 participants from across the healthcare team.

U.S. Air Force Col. Shawn Garcia, commander of the Lackland Medical Group, unfurls the newly activated Lackland Mental Health Squadron guidon during an activation ceremony at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 25, 2026.

June 29, 2026

59th Medical Wing Activates Mental Health Squadron, Advances Warfighter Readiness

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The 59th Medical Wing officially activated the Lackland Mental Health Squadron during a ceremony June 25, marking a significant milestone in the organization's continued commitment to strengthening the readiness and resilience of Airmen while positioning the unit to meet the evolving demands of military medicine.

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June 29, 2026

It’s not just care at Walter Reed; It’s family – The Rosarios

BETHESDA, Md. — From July 2024 to June 2026, U.S. Navy Capt. Juan Rosario proudly served as the chief of staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This role holds a deep, personal meaning for him, as it allowed him to give back to an institution that gave so much to his own family in a critical time.

CRDAMC PAO

June 26, 2026

Shedding Light on the Invisible Wounds of Trauma during PTSD Awareness Month

Life is unpredictable, and many of us will face deeply distressing events at some point. Whether it is a severe car accident, a natural disaster, a sudden loss or a violent encounter, it is completely normal to feel shaken, overwhelmed or anxious in the aftermath.

CRDAMC PAO

June 26, 2026

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center: Trusted Care for Service Members, Retirees and Military Families

For active-duty service members, military retirees and their families across Central Texas, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center serves as a trusted source of comprehensive healthcare and support services.

Four people are gathered in an office space. An Army officer in a brown jacket is speaking to the group, which includes another man in a polo shirt, a woman in a military uniform, and a woman in a red blazer who is seen from the back.

June 26, 2026

USCYBERCOM and Kimbrough team up for on-site mental health care for cyber force

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — U.S. Cyber Command's military workforce now has access to on-site licensed mental health professionals thanks to a partnership with Fort Meade’s Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center.

WBAMC New Graduates photograph.

June 26, 2026

William Beaumont Army Medical Center Graduates Four New Physician Assistants.

WBAMC, Fort Bliss, TX — Four Soldiers celebrated their completion of the Interservice Physician Assistant Program.

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