IACH’s Refractive Surgery Center is encouraging Active-Duty Soldiers to take advantage of a readiness-enhancing capability many still don’t realize they’re eligible for: Army-funded PRK and LASIK right here on post.

Nov. 24, 2025

See the Mission Clearly

FORT RILEY, Kansas — IACH’s Refractive Surgery Center is encouraging Active-Duty Soldiers to take advantage of a readiness-enhancing capability many still don’t realize they’re eligible for: Army-funded PRK and LASIK right here on post.

U.S. Air Force Col. Jennifer “MAD” Cowie explains a second opinion, this one at Walter Reed, contributed to her "great" prognosis following treatment for breast cancer at the John P. Murtha Cancer Center's Breast Care and Research Center.

Nov. 24, 2025

For a Walter Reed breast cancer survivor, a second opinion meant a new beginning

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — When U.S. Air Force Col. Jennifer “MAD” Cowie received a normal mammogram in March 2023, she recalled that there were “no red flags or warning signs” for the mass that she would discover four months later while changing to go swimming.

The staff of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point gathered Monday, November 24 to celebrate the promotion of one Corpsman and honor the excellence in patient care of two others. Hospital Corpsman Third Class An Tran, right, promoted to the rank. Tran serves in the clinic’s Preventive Medicine Department. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Jalen Holmes, center, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his service in the clinic’s Patient Centered Medical Home from November 2023 to December 2025. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Anthony Soloriosolorio, left, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Acheivement Medal for his service in the clinic’s Patient Centered Medical Home from October 2023 to November 2025. Soloriosolorio was also awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for contributing 223 volunteer hours to various organizations like the Armed Services Blood Program, Seashore Soccer League and MCAS Cherry Point Food Drive.

Nov. 24, 2025

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Promotion, Awards

MCAS Cherry Point — The staff of Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point gathered Monday, November 24 to celebrate the promotion of one Corpsman and honor the excellence in patient care of two others.

Nov. 21, 2025

Tripler Army Medical Center notifies patients of potential medical provider misconduct

Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) leadership is in the process of notifying patients who were seen by a former resident in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Service between June 2019 and June 2023 that their provider is the subject of a criminal investigation by the Army Criminal Investigations Division. Patients will be provided with resources to learn about the investigation, file concerns, get answers to questions, and arrange medical care and other support.

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Nov. 21, 2025

Defense Health Agency patients and families are our highest priority

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Defense Health Agency continues to fully cooperate with the ongoing criminal investigation being conducted by the Army Criminal Investigative Division regarding a military medical provider working at the Carl R. Darnall Army Women’s Health Center. Our first concern is for the patients and families affected by this situation. We know this news has created concerns and questions from our patients and our military community. Our patients and their families remain our highest priority as we respond to this situation. 

Mrs. Regina Kosiba (center), lead volunteer for the American Red Cross Dental Program, stands with dental assistant students Mrs. Anna Mendeola (left) and Mrs. Chloe Osada (right) during the Red Cross Dental Assistant Training Program at Tignor Dental Clinic on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

Nov. 20, 2025

Red Cross Dental Assistant Training Program Opens Doors for Military Spouses at Fort Eustis

JOINT BASE LANGLEY–EUSTIS, Va. — McDonald Army Health Center, partnering with the American Red Cross, launched a six-month Dental Assistant Training Program at Fort Eustis to help military dependents gain portable career skills despite frequent PCS moves. The no-cost, 600-hour program combines classroom learning with hands-on clinical rotations across the dental clinic, preparing students in chairside assisting, radiography, sterilization, and patient administration. The initiative builds on a Red Cross–Army collaboration dating back to the 1970s and supports both family quality of life and military readiness.

Walter Reed's 3 Center nursing team members and director for nursing services celebrate the unit's recent DAISY Award recipient for extraordinary nursing care, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jakob Jackson (back row, third from left) at the ward.

Nov. 20, 2025

Walter Reed recognizes extraordinary nurse with DAISY Award

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Excellence, integrity and compassion are Walter Reed’s values, and the medical center’s nursing team exhibits these qualities day in and day out.

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 325th Operational Medical Readiness and Force Support Squadrons review food temperatures during a routine food safety inspection at the dining facility on Tyndall Air Force Base.

Nov. 20, 2025

Public health team drives readiness at Tyndall

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fl. — The Public Health flight within the 325th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron plays a quiet but essential role in keeping Tyndall’s mission running. The team works to prevent illness, monitor health risks and support every unit on base so Airmen can train, deploy and return safely.

“Overcoming Barriers: Implementing Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Technology for Medication Delivery at West Point” poster presented by Keller staff and U.S. Military Academy at West Point cadets.

Nov. 20, 2025

Integrating Drone Technology into Military Medicine: A Collaboration Between KACH and USMA

KELLER ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, N.Y. — KACH is actively working, with the USMA Robotics Research Center, within the Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Department, to integrate drone technology into military medical operations to enhance soldier health and safety.

TRICARE Open Season 2025, Nov. 10-Dec. 9; Woman and child put their heads together and smile while the child sits on a counter.

Nov. 20, 2025

TRICARE Open Season 2025: Understanding eligibility

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — For many TRICARE beneficiaries, TRICARE Open Season is the annual period when you can enroll in or change your health care plan for the following year. This year, TRICARE Open Season began Nov. 10 and ends Dec. 9. Changes you make during open season are effective on Jan. 1, 2026. Keep reading to learn if you're eligible to make changes to your plan during open season.

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