Cover of various TRICARE publications

June 2, 2021

Open TRICARE For Life Handbook to Learn How Medicare, TRICARE Work Together

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Will you be turning age 65 soon? Or are you already eligible for Medicare? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you should check out the TRICARE For Life Handbook.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Andrew Mendedorp, left, the chief of urology at Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Necia Pope, a urologist with the 59th Medical Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, operate on a patient at Hospital del Sur in Choluteca, Honduras, May 21, 2021. U.S. military doctors arrived in Choluteca for a urologic surgical readiness training exercise to provide essential surgeries to pre-selected Honduran patients. (Courtesy photo)

June 1, 2021

59th MDW medics assist Honduras hospital during Resolute Sentinel 21

CHOLUTECA, Honduras (AFNS) -- U.S. Air Force and Army military doctors were in Choluteca, Honduras, May 12-27, to assist a local hospital with urologic surgeries during Resolute Sentinel 21.

U.S. Air Force Maj. John Doleski discusses the importance of mental health treatment with a technician. Leadership plays a key role in eliminating the stigma around seeking mental health treatment within the Air Force. A new Air Force Materiel Command initiative aims to better equip leaders to support Airmen during times of crisis and need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Bowman)

June 1, 2021

AFMC enhances leadership support for suicide prevention

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- With the right contacts, tools and resources, a person can do just about anything.

LRMC welcomes new commander

June 1, 2021

LRMC welcomes new commander

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Landstuhl Regional Medical Center conducted a change of command ceremony at LRMC headquarters where Col. Michael A. Weber relinquished command of LRMC to Col. Andrew L. Landers, May 20.

Baumholder Army Health Clinic holds change of command

June 1, 2021

BAHC holds change of command

BAUMHOLDER, Germany — U.S. Army Health Clinic Baumholder (BAHC) held a change of command ceremony where U.S. Army Lt. Col. Elizabeth Gum relinquished command to Lt. Col. Mark Jones, May 26.

LRMC “Legacy Challenge” gauges grit

June 1, 2021

LRMC “Legacy Challenge” gauges grit

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Thirteen four-person teams vied for top honors in the inaugural Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Legacy Challenge, May 7.

Nurses, Medics and Techs celebrated for efforts

June 1, 2021

Nurses, Medics and Techs celebrated for efforts

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Soldiers, staff and others celebrated the week-long Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Nurse, Medic, Tech Week, May 6-12. In the United States, the week is celebrated as National Nurses Week and commemorates the contributions and impact nurses have in the medical field.

Former Army physician turned governor revisits LRMC

June 1, 2021

Former Army physician turned governor revisits LRMC

LANDSTUHL, Germany — LANDSTUHL, Germany – The governor of Virginia paid a visit to Virginia residents stationed overseas and other Service Members at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, May 20.

Joy Moore, volunteer, sorts books in the Patient Library at Brooke Army Medical Center.

May 28, 2021

Longtime volunteer leaves legacy for others to follow

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — A longtime volunteer is hanging up her burgundy vest after more than 36 years of service at Brooke

Asia Watson, 17, receives her COVID-19 vaccine at Patch Barracks, near Stuttgart, Germany, May 22, 2021.

May 28, 2021

Army offers Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations to adolescents

SEMBACH, Germany — Regional Health Command Europe is making steady progress in its efforts to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to the military community in Europe’s adolescent population, aged 12-17.

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