A provider looks at a computer screen, and a patient prepares to have a CT scan performed.

Feb. 19, 2026

Lung cancer survivors share stories during summit at Walter Reed

BETHESDA, Md. — “Nothing could have prepared me for this,” shared retired U.S. Navy Capt. (Dr.) Mark J. Lenart about his 2025 lung cancer diagnosis.

Pfc. Paulina Cazarez Curiel (far right), honor graduate, receives her diploma during a Practical Nurse Course graduation ceremony held at the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence.

Feb. 19, 2026

WBAMC Graduates 25 From PNC Course

WBAMC Fort Bliss, TX — Twenty-five Soldiers joined the Army's medical ranks as 68C Practical Nurses following a graduation ceremony.

An aerial view of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Sep. 26, 2025. As the nation's leading military medical center, Walter Reed provides world-class care to service members, veterans and their families, advances medical research and education, and ensures the continuity of government by treating the president and other national leaders. (DOW photo by Ricardo J. Reyes)

Feb. 18, 2026

Walter Reed launches historic partnership with Kaiser Permanente to bolster military medical readiness

BETHESDA, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center announced the signing of a historic partnership with Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States. This first-of-its-kind strategic alliance within the Military Health System (MHS) will provide Walter Reed’s clinical staff with greater exposure to complex medical cases, directly enhancing the readiness of America's military medical force.

Fort Riley community members have a unique opportunity to gain valuable, transferable career skills through the upcoming Dental Assistant Training Program, offered in partnership between the American Red Cross and the Dental Activity at Irwin Army Community Hospital. Running from September 2026 through April 2027, this competitive program provides 800 hours of structured classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience inside Fort Riley dental clinics. While the program prepares participants with the education and practical skills needed to serve as a dental assistant within a military treatment facility, it comes at no tuition cost to those selected.

Feb. 18, 2026

Launch Your Dental Career Here

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Fort Riley community members have an opportunity to gain valuable, transferable career skills through the upcoming Dental Assistant Training Program, offered in partnership between the American Red Cross and DENTAC.

Surgical training allows providers to perform realistic interventions while refining skills needed for rapid stabilization and surgical treatment in emergent scenarios.

Feb. 17, 2026

WACH Conducts High Fidelity Surgical Training

FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Weed Army Community Hospital’s Emergency Room and Operating Room teams stepped into a training environment built to test their skill, speed, and coordination under pressure. Using the high-fidelity Cut Suit surgical simulation system, staff worked through some of the most challenging trauma scenarios with hands-on and hyper-realistic training designed to feel just like the real thing.

People pose in a heart-shape formation.

Feb. 17, 2026

Heart Health Month at Walter Reed serves as a reminder to pay attention to your heart

BETHESDA, Md. — Walter Reed remains at the forefront in providing cutting-edge care to its beneficiaries, including minimally invasive surgery and cardiac care.

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Feb. 17, 2026

BAMC receives 2025 Digital Health Most Wired recognition

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center has once again been named one of the nation’s “Most Wired” medical

Woman holding a newborn baby in a hospital bed

Feb. 17, 2026

How to enroll your newborn in TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Welcoming a new member to your family is a major milestone. Enrolling your newborn in TRICARE is an important step to make sure they have health care coverage from day one.

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Feb. 13, 2026

Army’s newest obstetrics and gynecology nurses answer the call to provide comprehensive women’s health services

Ten Army nurses earned their Area of Concentration designator in obstetrics and gynecology after completing the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s Nursing Specialty Course, during a graduation ceremony Feb. 9.

Dr. Debra Niemeyer, Director of the 59th Medical Wing Chief Scientist’s Office, Science and Technology (59 MDW/ST), poses for her official portrait.

Feb. 13, 2026

Dr. Niemeyer Honored with 2026 AMSUS Lifetime Achievement Award for Transformative Impact on Federal Healthcare

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Dr. Debra Niemeyer, Director of the 59th Medical Wing Chief Scientist’s Office, Science and Technology, has been selected to receive the 2026 AMSUS Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honors in federal medicine. The award recognizes her career-long contributions to advancing military medicine, improving healthcare delivery, mentoring future leaders, and strengthening federal health systems across the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, and U.S. Public Health Service. This prestigious honor reflects her enduring impact on national healthcare, military readiness, and innovation, and will be presented at the AMSUS Annual Meeting.

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