A podiatrist at Irwin Army Community Hospital applies 2,500 low-intensity soundwave pulses designed to stimulate blood flow, reduce inflammation, and encourage bone regeneration to a patient who suffered a fifth metatarsal avulsion fracture, a painful injury caused when a ligament pulled part of the bone away after he stepped into a pothole during a run.

Nov. 17, 2025

First Soldier to Benefit from IACH's Shockwave Therapy

FORT RILEY, Kansas — A Soldier with the 1st Infantry Division became the first patient to receive shockwave therapy at Irwin Army Community Hospital and he is already reporting relief from chronic pain that once limited his mobility.

Chaplain (Capt.) Steven Troupe reads from his Bible as he offers a prayer during the Blessing of the Hands ceremony at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, Texas.

Nov. 17, 2025

A Sacred Touch: Chaplain Troupe Brings ‘Blessing of the Hands’ Across CRDAMC

Fort Hood, Texas — Each October, Pastoral Care Week offers a moment of reflection — a time to recognize the spiritual

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Nov. 17, 2025

Fill Your Prescriptions Ahead of Thanksgiving Surge

FORT RILEY, Kansas — IACH advises patients to refill their medications this week, Nov. 17–21, to avoid significant delays expected ahead of the Thanksgiving travel period.

This Walter's Way branded graphic was created for social media on November 17, 2025, to help communicate a new way of accessing care at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center focused on maintaining a medically ready force and a ready medical force. (DOD graphic by Catherine Myrick)

Nov. 17, 2025

Walter’s Way: A New Path to Easier, More Personal Care at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has launched Walter’s Way, a new approach to patient care designed to make scheduling appointments easier, faster, and more personal for active-duty service members, retirees, and their families.

The Keller Army Community Hospital Command team poses with the Regional Food Bank of New York volunteer as Keller donates frozen repurpose prepared and wholesome foods that will reach individuals and families in need. Pictured (from l-r) is Capt. Jacquelyn Contant, Chief, Nutrition Care Division; Maj. Andrew Neubecker, Deputy Commander for Administration; Command Sgt. Maj. Julie C. Morris, Command Sergeant Major; Joe Zinko, RFBoNY volunteer; and Col. Sean J. Hipp, Commander.

Nov. 17, 2025

From Leftovers to Lifelines: Keller joins Food Donation Program

Keller Army Community Hospital is stepping up to address food insecurity in the Greater Hudson Valley with the launch of a comprehensive food donation program. By forging a vital partnership with the Regional Food Bank of New York and its own Nutrition Care Division, Keller aims to repurpose prepared and wholesome foods, ensuring they reach individuals and families in need rather than ending up in landfills.

Capt. James Jung, a student nurse anesthetist, injects medication into the IV while a nurse maintains the airway on a training mannequin during a malignant hyperthermia drill at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, as staff members look on.

Nov. 14, 2025

Training the Next Generation: Preparing for the Unexpected

Fort Hood, Texas — At Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, training the next generation of health care professionals is

Soldier launching a hand-held, quad-copter drone.

Nov. 14, 2025

Lethality takes flight during Fort Polk’s first drone competition

Fort POLK, La. — During the awards ceremony, Brig. Gen. Jason Curl, commanding general of the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, praised participants for advancing the Army’s drone capability.

Five Emergency Nurses stand in front of a large balloon wreath. One is in uniform, the others in scrubs.

Nov. 14, 2025

Calm in the Chaos: Emergency Nurses at BJACH Strengthen Readiness Through Expert Care

FORT POLK, La. — The emergency department at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is more than a place for urgent medical care — it’s a cornerstone of readiness for Soldiers, Families and the broader Fort Polk community. During Emergency Nurses Week, observed Oct. 6–12, BJACH recognizes the nurses who provide calm, capable care amid the chaos of crisis.

Two Soldiers pass the unit guidon (flag) on a parade field.

Nov. 14, 2025

Change of responsibility at BJACH marks transition in senior enlisted leadership

FORT POLK, La. — Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital held a change of responsibility ceremony Oct. 24 on Spike Field at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, marking the transition of senior enlisted leadership from Command Sgt. Maj. Larry D. White II to Command Sgt. Maj. Victor M. Contreras Jr.

Hospital Corpsman Second Class Dru Calloway, a native of Fallbrook, California, serves as the Leading Petty Officer for the laboratory aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. Calloway and his team support the medical readiness of the base by drawing and receiving samples from patients, providing the test results to patients and their medical providers so they can make informed decisions about medical care.

Nov. 13, 2025

I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Hospital Corpsman Second Class Dru Calloway

MCAS Cherry Point — Safety, accuracy and precision define the day for Hospital Corpsman Second Class Dru Calloway as he leads a team contributing to the medical readiness of MCAS Cherry Point service members and the wellness of their family members.

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