U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Evans, 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron mental health noncommissioned officer in charge, assists an evacuee during a measles, mumps and rubella vaccination program at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 17, 2021. The OMRS mental health flight has been catering to the mental health of Airmen and the evacuees during evacuation operations. Evacuees receive support such as temporary lodging, food and water and access to medical care at Ramstein Air Base while awaiting transportation to other transient locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Milton Hamilton)

Sept. 20, 2021

86th OMRS Mental Health Flight Supports Military, Evacuees

During Afghanistan evacuation operations, the 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron’s mental health flight has been targeted to care for the military and evacuees.

U.S. Army Medical professionals support Operation Allies Refuge

Sept. 17, 2021

Army Reserve doctor describes impromptu support to OAR

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Already a physician with her own practice in the Southern California city of Coronado, home to several military bases, including half of the Navy’s SEAL teams, the San Diego native had been treating Service Members for years. Her children had recently moved on to college, so the empty nester decided to put her years of experience as a physician to use in the U.S. Army Reserves.

U.S. Army Medical professionals support Operation Allies Refuge

Sept. 17, 2021

From coughs to cancer: Army medics rally support for OAR evacuees

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — In less than a week, the U.S. Military has evacuated over 100,000 U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and at-risk Afghans from Afghanistan in one of the largest airlift operations in history. In addition to the logistical challenges, the extraordinary movement comes with medical complications as well.

An Airman from the 6th Medical Group (MDG) prepares a COVID-19 vaccine for distribution at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 17, 2021. This is the second time the 6 MDG has established a point of distribution on base in order to help distribute roughly 1,000 COVID-19 vaccines per day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)

Sept. 17, 2021

6 MDG Delivers Mandatory Vaccines

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Airmen from the 6th Medical Group began redistributing doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, on Sept. 9, 2021. This comes after the Secretary of Defense issued a memorandum on Aug. 23, 2021, mandating all active duty personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The military community offers a variety of resources to help individuals. Supervisors, first sergeants, commanders, Airman and Family Readiness Centers, Chaplains and Mental Health professionals are available and equipped to assist individuals in need. All mental health programs are geared toward suicide prevention and increasing resiliency. Unit-based resiliency training, stress and anger-management training, outpatient-counseling services, family advocacy and alcohol and drug abuse counseling are also offered. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua J. Seybert)

Sept. 17, 2021

MacDill Promotes Suicide Prevention Awareness

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- September is national suicide prevention awareness month.

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Sept. 16, 2021

Plan Ahead for Disasters With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — This year, we’ve seen the devastating effects of hurricanes, floods, snowstorms, and wildfires both in the U.S. and overseas. It’s a stark reminder that natural disasters can happen anytime and anywhere. But planning ahead and staying informed can help keep you and your family safe during a disaster.

A commemorative stone sits near the Pharmacy entrance to Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center after it was unveiled at the 60th anniversary ceremony held at the facility’s main entrance, Sept. 14, 2021.

Sept. 16, 2021

An Enduring Legacy of Quality Care & Service: KACC Celebrates 60 Years

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center staff, interagency and state leaders celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the medical facility during a ceremony–adjusted to meet COVID-19 restrictions–held at Kimbrough’s main entrance, Sept. 14, 2021.

A young beneficiary receives their COVID-19 test at the new Testing Tent in front of Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune.

Sept. 16, 2021

Nineteen months into the fight, Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune isn’t backing down on beating COVID

NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMP LEJEUNE, NC — The state of North Carolina is seeing some its highest COVID-19 case numbers since the start of the pandemic. As case counts tick higher, Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune has experienced longer than normal wait times for those seeking COVID testing.

After the ventilator, COVID survivor advocates for vaccine

Sept. 15, 2021

After the ventilator, COVID survivor advocates for vaccine

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — A nearly fatal bout with COVID-19 drove the Harris family to do something they had been on the fence

The San Antonio Market has developed a comprehensive tool to help military beneficiaries understand the current recommended health maintenance guidelines.

Sept. 15, 2021

New health maintenance resource available for military beneficiaries

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The San Antonio Market has developed a comprehensive tool to help military beneficiaries understand

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