Generals unveil San Antonio Market flag

July 21, 2021

San Antonio Market to standardize, optimize local healthcare

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — After years of collaboration, San Antonio’s military treatment facilities officially unified as a

Georgia native, pharmacy tech finds fulfillment serving overseas

July 21, 2021

Georgia native, pharmacy tech finds fulfillment serving overseas

BAUMHOLDER, Germany — Seven years ago, Walter Howard II worked a comfortable state government job in South Carolina before realizing he wanted to help others in a different way.

Wisconsin Army reserve unit aids vaccination efforts overseas

July 21, 2021

Wisconsin Army reserve unit aids vaccination efforts overseas

LANDSTUHL, Germany — In April, Military Treatment Facilities across the Department of Defense ramped up efforts to quickly inoculate as many eligible beneficiaries as possible who desired the COVID-19 vaccination. Overseas, the challenges of a contrasting health care system and limited resources drove Americans to MTFs, challenging the facilities to juggle everyday operations with the need for vaccinations.

LRMC Soldier braves the unfamiliar, excels with Army team

July 21, 2021

LRMC Soldier braves the unfamiliar, excels with Army team

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Growing up in a small town, MaryCatherine Innace’s sports experience was limited to what her high school had to offer. Still, she enjoyed being active and was eager to try new activities when the opportunity arose, including weightlifting, powerlifting, and track and field throughout high school.

U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Neil Palbusa, 375th Dental Squadron dental laboratory technician, creates a mold on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, July 13, 2021. The 375th DS Airmen provided assistance to dental residents at Scott AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mark Sulaica)

July 21, 2021

New Changes to Dental

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, IL - On July 23, 2021 the 375th Dental Squadron will deactivate and will no longer be accepting dependents and retirees for regular treatment. The 375th DS will continue to operate as a flight under the 375th Operation Medical Readiness Squadron providing active-duty members with continued dental treatment.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (July 16, 2021) Taylor Roberts, a 20 year old Pediatric Oncology Department patient at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) surprises his girlfriend, Lindsey Gorham, with a gift, July 16.

July 20, 2021

NMCP CANCER PATIENT RECEIVES ASSIST FROM OPERATION KEY WEST

Portsmouth, VA — PORTSMOUTH, Va. (July 16, 2021) A patient of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth's (NMCP) Pediatric Oncology Department surprises his very special friend with a gift with the help of Operation Key West, July 16.

A Sailor serving aboard Naval Hospital Cherry Point, right, and the wife of Hospital Corpsman Second Class Abubakarr Daramy pin the rank of Petty Officer Second Class upon his collar during a frocking ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point on Friday, July 16th. The frocking ceremony, a tradition permitting a service member to wear rank insignia they will advance to prior to their official promotion, honored the excellence and celebrated the potential of 11 Sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point.

July 20, 2021

July Advancements

MCAS Cherry Point — Leadership of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point surprised 9 sailors with the news they will advance rank in the month of July.

Col. Matthew Mapes, the new commander of the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC), Fort Drum, N.Y., receives the organization’s flag, or colors, from Brig. Gen. Mary V. Krueger, the commanding general of Regional Health Command – Atlantic, during the MEDDAC change of command ceremony, July 16, 2021. The passing of the colors is a traditional gesture symbolizing the continuation of trust, ensuring that the unit and its Soldiers are never without official leadership.

July 19, 2021

Fort Drum Medical Activity welcomes new commander during Change of Command

FORT DRUM, New York — Col. Matthew Mapes assumed command of the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC), Fort Drum, New York, from Col. Robert Heath during a change of command ceremony, July 16, 2021.

July 16, 2021

FDA Safety Communication

June 30, 2021 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting people who use Philips Respironics ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines and their health care providers that Philips Respironics has recalled certain devices (see table below) due to potential health risks.

Photo By Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm | Father and daughter reunite on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, July 16, 2021. The 436th Force Support Squadron child and youth services, in coordination with the Air Force Aid Society, provide military families with free child care to offset associated costs in the absence of extended family members during unique challenges they may face. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm)

July 16, 2021

Expanded Child Care Options Provide Relief for Parents

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- Life in the military provides unique challenges for parents compared to their civilian counterparts as at times, families are separated for extended periods.

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