Construction is scheduled to begin soon on the next phase of Walter Reed's Medical Center Additions and Alterations (MCAA) project, MCAA North, which will include a new auditorium, the circular building in the artist's rendering of the completed project above.

June 3, 2025

MCAA North construction begins soon at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical, BETHESDA, MD — Following the official opening of the Roosevelt Pavilion on June 3 at Walter Reed, the military’s premier medical center is embarking on the next major milestone in its modernization plan -- the start of construction of the Medical Center Addition and Alterations (MCAA) North complex.

Woman writes at a desk.

June 3, 2025

Your TRICARE Checklist for Moving

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you preparing to move to a new location? Now is the best time to make sure your TRICARE benefits are ready to move with you. Here’s a TRICARE checklist to help you prepare for your move and what you may need to do after you get to your new location.

The Refractive Surgery team gathers for a group photo at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., on Apr. 28, 2025. The center provides advanced vision correction procedures for active-duty service members to enhance operational readiness.

June 2, 2025

Warfighter Refractive Eye Surgery team at Walter Reed enhances readiness

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed’s Refractive Surgery Center provides care to enhance the operational readiness of active-duty service members.

Soldier training in water survival training.

June 2, 2025

The Deep End: A Soldier’s Leap Toward Purpose and Possibility

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Spc. Jordan Bowman never expected that a fear he carried since childhood would be the key to unlocking a journey of self-discovery, strength and purpose.

Hospital Corpsman Third Class Skylar Day serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as a Laboratory Technician, analyzing samples to support patient health. Inspired by her father, a U.S. Navy Seabee, she chose a needle over a hammer to serve in medical field. Day intends to use her time at the clinic and the experience she gains to pursue genetics and develop personalized medications for patients.

May 30, 2025

I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Hospital Corpsman Third Class Skylar Day

MCAS Cherry Point — A Sailor assigned to Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point continues her family’s tradition of helping others through service in the United States Navy. But instead of a hammer and nails, she sometimes wields a needle.

NMMCL Nurses win Nursing Leadership Excellence Awards and gain acceptance into University of Pennsylvania/Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellowship.

May 30, 2025

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune nurses exude excellence, gain national recognition

Camp Lejeune, NC — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune promotes a culture of excellence through building great people, leaders, and teams who exemplify clinical excellence, academic distinction, and outstanding leadership across all levels of professional practice.

Transition of leadership from outgoing commander Lt. Col Demarcio Reed to Lt. Col. Michael Brown.

May 29, 2025

Lt. Col. Michael F. Brown Assumes Command of McDonald Army Health Center

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — McDonald Army Health Center held a change of command ceremony May 29 at Jacobs Conference Center,

Three uniformed service members and a fourth person stand smiling and at the camera and holding a pug.

May 29, 2025

Unlock Your Health: How To Get Mental Health Care With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Mental health is a vital part of your overall well-being. Whether you’re having difficulty managing day-to-day stress or navigating more complex challenges, TRICARE offers mental health support when—and where—you need it.

Health care providers recommend not only using sunscreen, but also clothing to protect your skin from the sun’s UV rays, not using tanning beds, booths or sunlamps, and doing monthly self-checks in addition to regularly screenings by a doctor.

May 29, 2025

Murtha Cancer Center hosts annual skin cancer summit, screenings

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — The John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed, the Department of Defense’s only Cancer Care Center of Excellence, recently hosted its annual skin cancer summit and screenings at the medical center.

Photo of person walking in front of Building 1 of WRNMMC

May 28, 2025

Walter Reed again earns “A" Grade from Leapfrog Group

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Md. — Walter Reed once again earned an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Spring 2025, reflecting the medical center’s continued commitment to patient safety and high-quality care for service members, their families, and other Military Health System beneficiaries.

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