June 24, 2026

National Capital Consortium celebrates more than 240 healthcare graduates

BETHESDA, Md. — More than 240 healthcare providers graduated from medical and allied health education programs of the National Capital Consortium (NCC) on June 18 at the Strathmore Music Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

June 24, 2026

Thinking outside the booth: Walter Reed brings portable hearing readiness technology directly to the service member

BETHESDA, Md. — Hearing and auditory fitness for duty are critical for a service member’s readiness. Unlike some health assessments that can be performed virtually, hearing screenings require specialized equipment. Traditionally, this means service members must travel to a clinic and use a multi-person testing booth.

June 24, 2026

Where the Girl Saved Her Brother: Honoring 150 Years the Battle of the Rosebud

Lame Deer, Montana — On June 17, Pfc. Kingsley Kuka, an inpatient pharmacy technician at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, welcomed attendees to the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Rosebud at Rosebud Battlefield State Park. The anniversary included a wreath-laying ceremony which served as a centerpiece of the event, bringing together representatives from multiple tribal nations, members of the Kobold family, Myron Red Sleeves and Kuka, who represented both the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and the U.S. Army. To understand the significance of the occasion, one has to know some of the history of the region. Looking across the rolling ridges and sweeping grasslands of southeastern Montana, where vast buffalo herds once roamed, tribal nations returned to the land their ancestors called "Where the Girl Saved Her Brother" to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Battle of the Rosebud.

June 23, 2026

The Hidden Heroes of Patient Diagnosis at WAMC

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC-- When patients visit Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) and the outlying clinics, they typically interact with doctors, nurses, and technicians. However, operating entirely behind the scenes is a dedicated Pathology Department that forms the diagnostic backbone of WAMC. As one team member noted regarding the scope of their work, "We put out results and those results aid in producing up to 80% of the diagnostic results or helping with diagnosis on the floor,” said Phylicia Wright, Blood Bank technician. From analyzing routine blood work to standing by in the operating room, these unseen professionals are responsible for the data that guides critical medical decisions.

June 23, 2026

Presence is Power: WAMC Kicks Off Nurses Week

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, N.C. - "Nursing has always been more than just a job. It is a profession built on trust, standards, service and accountability." With those words, Col. Donald Kimbler, Chief Nursing Officer at Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC), officially opened this year’s Nurses Week celebration. Kimbler highlighted the unique role nurses play in the military healthcare system, noting that from logistics departments to the emergency department and intensive care unit, nurses serve as the primary advocates for America’s sons and daughters.

June 23, 2026

Womack Army Medical Center Celebrates Class of 2026

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, N.C.-- Womack Army Medical Center held its annual Graduate Medical Education and Graduate Dental Education commencement ceremony on Friday, June 5, honoring a new class of Army physicians, dentists, nurses, certified registered nurse anesthetists, pharmacists, optometrists, and social workers who completed training in nationally accredited programs.

June 23, 2026

Keep an eye on your vision health with TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — About 11 million Americans over age 12 need vision correction, according to the CDC. Do you know if you’re one of them? Getting routine eye exams to monitor your eyesight can help detect and prevent eye diseases early.

June 22, 2026

WBAMC highlights safety during annual Safety Day.

WBAMC, Fort Bliss, TX — William Beaumont Army Medical Center hosted its annual Safety Day on June 12, 2026.

June 22, 2026

NMRTC Cherry Point Corpsmen Compete

MCAS Cherry Point — Corpsmen assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point competed to win the annual “Corpsman Cup” on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The competition celebrated the 128th birthday of the Navy Hospital Corps and included events stressing the physical and mental grit of the Sailors while evaluating their skills.

June 22, 2026

I Kept the Warfighter in the Fight: Navy Nurse Retires After 38 Years of Service

MCAS Cherry Point — Navy Cmdr. Carlton Bennett III served as an enlisted Sailor during a time when nearly every department on a Navy ship had a VCR, typewriters were used to draft official correspondence and paper letters were the only way to send correspondence home to loved ones.