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Sept. 14, 2026

Set up myAuth now to avoid delays accessing health information

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — Munson Army Health Center is encouraging beneficiaries—particularly military family members and retirees who may not have a Common Access Card—to establish their myAuth accounts now, before they urgently need to access health care information.

Leadership from Lyster Army Health Clinic (LAHC) hosted senior executive leaders from the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) on Sept. 9. The bilateral leadership engagement brought together clinical, operational, and executive representatives from both organizations to identify shared opportunities for enhancing patient experiences and optimizing healthcare capabilities. Both organizations reaffirmed their dedication to open collaboration, ongoing staff cross-coordination, and sustained outreach efforts to support beneficiaries stationed at Fort Rucker as well as the substantial retired military community residing across southeast Alabama.

Sept. 14, 2026

CAVHCS Leaders Visit Lyster Army Health Clinic

FORT RUCKER, AL — Leadership from Lyster Army Health Clinic (LAHC) hosted senior executive leaders from the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) on Sept. 9. The bilateral leadership engagement brought together clinical, operational, and executive representatives from both organizations to identify shared opportunities for enhancing patient experiences and optimizing healthcare capabilities. Both organizations reaffirmed their dedication to open collaboration, ongoing staff cross-coordination, and sustained outreach efforts to support beneficiaries stationed at Fort Rucker as well as the substantial retired military community residing across southeast Alabama. The Wiregrass VA Clinic is located on the second floor at Lyster Army Health Clinic. Pictured from left to right: Dr. Sandra Foster, the CAVHCS Acting Chief Nurse, Valerie Russell, the CAVHCS Deputy Director, Laundrena LaPradd-Bradley, the CAVHCS Interim Executive Director, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Ryan Allred, Commander of Lyster Army Health Clinic, U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Garret Cleland, LAHC Senior Enlisted Advisor, U.S. Army Maj. Daniella Pettinari, LAHC Deputy Commander for Clinic Services, Dr. Kittra Owens, the CAVHCS Chief of Staff and Stephen Sheets, the CAVHCS Associate Director.

Sept. 14, 2026

Lyster Hosts 10th Annual TRICARE Collaboration

FORT RUCKER, AL — FORT RUCKER, Ala.— For service members, veterans, and their families, access to quality healthcare isn’t just a benefit — it is a cornerstone of readiness and well-being. To ensure the local military community receives the best possible care, Lyster Army Health Clinic (LAHC) and Humana Military hosted the 10th annual TRICARE Network Providers Collaboration event, August 19, 2026, at Fort Rucker. The annual event gathers TRICARE network providers to enhance relationships, optimize Military Treatment Facility (MTF) care, and increase patient satisfaction. It also affords a valuable opportunity for military physicians, civilian healthcare providers, nursing staff, and administrative teams to meet face-to-face and discuss medical best practices.

FORT RUCKER, Ala. — U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jamie Burk, commanding general of Medical Readiness Command, East, receives the guidon from outgoing commander Lt. Col. Leah Steder during the Lyster Army Health Clinic change of command ceremony at the Army Aviation Museum on Fort Rucker, Alabama, July 9, 2026. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Ryan Allred assumed command of the clinic.

Sept. 14, 2026

Lyster welcomes new commander

FORT RUCKER, AL — FORT RUCKER, Ala.— Lyster Army Health Clinic welcomed incoming commander Lt. Col. Ryan Allred and bid farewell to Lt. Col. Leah Steder during a change of command ceremony at the Army Aviation Museum at Fort Rucker on July 9, 2026.

FORT RUCKER, Ala.-- Lyster Army Health Clinic leadership discusses mental fitness and force readiness during a recording session for the Lyster Health Talks podcast at Fort Rucker, Alabama on July 3, 2026. From left: Maj. Daniella Pettinari, Deputy Commander for Clinical Services; Lt. Col. Leah Steder, Commander of Lyster Army Health Clinic; and Sgt. Maj. Garret Cleland, Senior Enlisted Advisor. The clinic compiled the eight-part Aviation Medicine miniseries to help aircrews proactively manage their medical flight status.

Sept. 14, 2026

Lyster Army Health Clinic Releases Eight-Part Aviation Medicine Podcast Miniseries

FORT RUCKER, AL — FORT RUCKER, Ala.— For an Army Aviator, the cockpit is an office where split-second decisions, clear communication, and total mental focus are non-negotiable. To maintain that edge, medical readiness is just as critical as mechanical maintenance. Recognizing the busy, high-tempo lives of aircrews at the Home of Army Aviation, Lyster Army Health Clinic has released a comprehensive audio resource in their Aviation Medicine miniseries available now on the Lyster Health Talks podcast, hosted by Lt. Col. Leah Steder, commander of Lyster Army Health Clinic.

Staff Sgt. Courtney Forbeck, Tori McIntyre, RN, and Staff Sgt. John Maxon, stand together after receiving Certificates of Appreciation during the Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony at Fort Rucker, Alabama, May 28, 2026. The three Lyster Army Health Clinic staff members were recognized for their outstanding off-duty dedication, community service, and commitment to caring for those around them.

Sept. 14, 2026

Selfless Service Beyond the Uniform: Spotlight on Volunteering

FORT RUCKER, AL — FORT RUCKER, Ala.— The Fort Rucker community recently gathered to recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals who dedicate their off-duty time to serving others during the installation's Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony. Among those honored were three dedicated Lyster Army Health Clinic staff members who received Certificates of Appreciation for their unwavering commitment to local volunteer initiatives.

Personnel from Lyster Army Health Clinic, Brown Dental Clinic and the AMCOM Combined Logistics Command participate in the annual Denim Day Walk, Wednesday, April 29. The event, hosted in partnership with Fort Rucker SHARP for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, encouraged the community to wear denim in support of survivors and to promote a culture of trust and accountability.

Sept. 14, 2026

Step Forward: Lyster Army Health Clinic hosts Denim Day Walk

FORT RUCKER, AL — FORT RUCKER, Ala.— Staff from Lyster Army Health Clinic and partner organizations donned blue jeans Wednesday, April 29, walking together to support sexual assault survivors and promote the message: “Step forward. Prevent. Report. Advocate.” The Denim Day Walk, held in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, was hosted through an annual partnership between Lyster, the AMCOM Combined Logistics Command (ACLC) and Fort Rucker SHARP. Denim Day serves as a visual and vital reminder that clothing is never consent and reinforces the standard that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. For the participating organizations, the event highlighted the connection between a safe environment and military readiness. Officials noted that building a culture of trust and accountability strengthens the team, ensuring that safe, cohesive workplaces allow Soldiers, civilians and healthcare professionals to remain focused on the mission and caring for others.

Decoration

Sept. 11, 2026

Walter Reed marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with commemoration ceremony

BETHESDA, Md. — Staff, service members and guests gathered at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Sept. 11 for the 9/11 25th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony, honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks, in addition to the thousands who later died as a result of 9/11-related illnesses.

CPT Karina Gonzalez and MAJ Tiffany Massenburg, members of Team Concoctions and Contractions from Irwin Army Community Hospital, paddle their cardboard boat after rounding a buoy during Fort Riley’s 5th annual Sobriety Floats Your Boat event at Moon Lake, Fort Riley, Kansas, Sept. 3, 2026, while 2LT Miranda Miller and LTC Janna Gaddy of Team Cat Bite float nearby after their vessel sank. The lighthearted race supported awareness of sobriety, connectedness and suicide prevention, proving that even when one boat goes under, nobody is in the water alone.

Sept. 11, 2026

Ready, Set, Sink

FORT RILEY, Kansas — IACH joined Fort Riley’s Sobriety Floats Your Boat event, sending two teams of Soldiers to Moon Lake for a day of cardboard boat building, paddling, team building and community awareness.

41st ANNUAL USU SURGERY FOR TRAUMA DAY IN MEMORY OF PROFESSOR NORMAN M. RICH, MD

Sept. 11, 2026

USU 41st annual Surgery for Trauma Day focuses on innovation and readiness

BETHESDA, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), recently held their 41st annual Surgery for Trauma Day, bringing together military, government and civilian healthcare experts to discuss evolving approaches to trauma care and surgical readiness. Nine speakers from various entities — including the Department of Homeland Security, Inova Fairfax Hospital and Walter Reed — addressed topics ranging from trauma resuscitation and drone technology to combat casualty care and mass casualty response.

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