U.S. Navy Lieutenant Jeff Bazanele assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune is named Navy Medicine’s Occupational Therapy Officer of the Year for 2024. Bazanele currently oversees the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Occupational Therapy Clinic which serves approximately 6,000 beneficiaries annually.

March 14, 2025

Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune officer named 'Occupational Therapy Officer of the Year'

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune is celebrating the recognition of one of its providers as Occupational Therapy Officer of the Year for the United States Navy.

Landstuhl Regional Medical Center plays major role in global health engagements

March 14, 2025

Landstuhl advances global health engagement, strengthening alliances and readiness

LANDSTUHL, Germany — Landstuhl Regional Medical Center is a vital military treatment facility that is part of Medical Readiness Command, Europe and Defense Health Network Europe significantly contributed to advancing Global Health Engagement initiatives throughout 2024. These efforts directly aligned with U.S. Army Medical Command and U.S. Army Europe and Africa and serves as the enabling organization that operationalizes requirements for U.S. Africa Command and U.S. European Command driving security cooperation decisions. Through strategic partnerships, training exchanges, and exercises with partner and host nations, LRMC continues to enhance global health readiness, interoperability, and health diplomacy.

Doctor talking with a patient.

March 13, 2025

How To Find and Choose Your TRICARE Provider

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you’re looking for a provider, it’s important to understand the different types of TRICARE providers you can see. The type of provider you see can determine how much you pay for care and the process for filing claims.

Fort Stewart Emergency Services and 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade medics transfer a simulated injured patient from 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team between each other for transport to Winn Army Community Hospital emergency department for further care during a mass casualty exercise March 7. The exercise began with the armored brigade requesting aviation medical evacuation support. The two 3rd Infantry Division units participated in the capstone event for exercise Spartan Focus, one of the wickets in the armored brigade’s journey to being ready for its warfighter mission for deployment anytime, anywhere.

March 13, 2025

Winn ACH, 3rd ID dust off, validate warfighter mass casualty care

FORT STEWART, Ga. — Winn Army Community Hospital and the 3rd Infantry Division joined forces March 7 with a mass casualty exercise to validate medical readiness in providing life-saving care for the battlefield wounded. From the dusty frontlines to the stark trauma room, six 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team Soldiers playing the role of wounded—including the artistry of moulage to simulate gruesome combat zone wounds—provided medical Soldiers and staff training in applying critical care to save warfighters’ lives.

U.S. Navy Capt. Melissa Austin, director of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, greets Dr. Steve Ferrara, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, during an official visit to the medical center in Bethesda, Md., on March 7. Dr. Ferrara and Darin Selnick, Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, engaged with staff on a range of issues during their visit to Walter Reed. (DOD photo by Ricardo J. Reyes)

March 13, 2025

Top DOD Leaders Address Military Readiness at Walter Reed

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, Md. — Senior Department of Defense (DoD) officials engaged directly with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center staff during a Senior Leaders Forum on March 7, addressing concerns ranging from military medical readiness to workforce reductions and efficiency improvements.

Ms. Chelsea Mull serves aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point as an Infection Preventionist. A registered nurse specializing in infection control, Mull leads fellow staff members in establishing a proactive, preventative culture of safety benefiting everyone in the facility.

March 12, 2025

I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Ms. Chelsea Mull

MCAS Cherry Point — Every day at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, a civilian staff member works to protect patients and fellow staff from a microscopic adversary.

Ms. Brittney Perkins, a General Schedule Civilian, serves as the Patient Safety Manager aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point. Perkins collaborates with staff at the facility to ensure the delivery of high-quality care while proactively minimizing risks, errors and harm to patients.

March 12, 2025

I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Ms. Brittney Perkins

MCAS Cherry Point — A staff member serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point makes the safety of patients receiving medical care her daily mission.

CRDAMC PAO

March 11, 2025

CRDAMC Family Medicine Residency Program celebrates 25 years of healthcare excellence, a 99-percentile exam score

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – As a leading Army Medical Treatment Facility, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center has long provided outstanding healthcare to service members, their families, and veterans. This commitment to excellence extends beyond patient care to the vital education and training of our next generation of highly skilled resident professionals in the Family Medicine Residency Program. On Feb 28, the program celebrated its 25th anniversary with a gathering of former and current program directors, graduates, faculty and residents for a day of Continuing Medical Education courses – a mix of fun activities, training and tours of the new and old hospitals.

Military doctor conducts a vitals check.

March 11, 2025

Get Preventive Health Services With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Your health is about more than just sick visits and medications—it’s also about making choices that keep you feeling your best. Getting routine preventive care can help you stay well and catch problems early. With preventive health services, TRICARE has you covered.

Mr. Brandon Coyle serves as the Dental Readiness Coordinator for the dental clinic at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, which recently achieved a 95% Operational Dental Readiness target for the first time in over three and a half years. Coyle has deep ties to Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point, having served at the clinic as a Sailor before transitioning to a GS Civilian staff member.

March 11, 2025

I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Mr. Brandon Coyle

MCAS Cherry Point — A General Schedule Civilian continues his service aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point to keep Marines’ and Sailors’ dental health in fighting shape.

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