June 8, 2023

Overcoming the odds: A celebration of cancer survivorship at Walter Reed

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — The Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center celebrated life during the two-day Cancer Survivorship Days Celebration, June 5-6.

June 8, 2023

Newly pinned Air Force major accepts his duty with nose bop, paw salute

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center commissioned a new four-legged staff member to the rank of Air Force

June 8, 2023

WAMC combat paramedics graduate from FTCC Paramedic Course

Womack Army Medical Center and Fayetteville Technical Community College celebrated the graduation of its Combat Paramedic Course 2023-002, June 8. The ceremony took place at the Fayetteville Technical Community College Spring Lake Campus, where the students received their certification after completing the rigorous training program.

June 8, 2023

TAMC Medical Lab Specialist (68K) and Radiology Specialist (68P) Graduation

Tripler Army Medical Center — Congratulations to the 68K Medical Lab Specialist and 68P Radiology Specialist graduates Pfc. Mumin Sharkawy (68K), Pfc. Alexander Mateski (68P), Spc. Denny Nguyen (68K) and Pfc. Seth Sargent (68P).

June 7, 2023

Walter Reed revives Cancer Survivorship Days two-day event

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center wrapped up Cancer Survivorship Days event, a two-day celebration of life for cancer survivors and their families.

June 7, 2023

Campbell becomes Walter Reed’s new director for education, training and research

WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. — Navy Cmdr. (Dr.) Wesley Campbell recently became the new director for Education, Training and Research (DETR) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

June 6, 2023

Virtual Medical Center awarded for ground-breaking technologies

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The Virtual Medical Center at Brooke Army Medical Center will be recognized for four groundbreaking

June 6, 2023

Q&A: Does TRICARE Cover Care When Traveling Overseas?

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — While traveling overseas, the rules for getting care depend on your sponsor status, your health plan, and your location. Learn your options for accessing care overseas, as well as what you’ll need to do when you return home.

June 6, 2023

Wilma takes command of BJACH

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital has a new leader following a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m., June 5 on Warrior Field at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.

June 5, 2023

59th MDW: Mental Health impacts readiness

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Our mental, physical, and emotional well-being can affect many aspects of our health. Taking a holistic approach allows us to achieve wellness in all faucets of life. “It is a disservice to isolate mental health from physical health because they influence one another,” said Capt. Samuel Alex, a 59th Medical Operations Squadron mental health provider. “Taking care of your mental health requires the same level of attention many people give to their physical fitness.”