WBAMC Trains Anesthesiologists

June 6, 2025

WBAMC Trains Anesthesiologists in MOCA Simulation to Strengthen Military Medical Readiness

WBAMC Fort Bliss, TX — Anesthesiologists at William Beaumont Army Medical Center participated in high-intensity training at the hospital’s simulation lab.

Lt. Col. Lucas Groves assumed command of Tuttle Army Health Clinic from Lt. Col. Rebecca Sinclair during a ceremony June 5 at Truscott Air Terminal, emphasizing the clinic’s pivotal role in sustaining medical readiness across one of the Army’s most operationally active regions.

June 6, 2025

Change of Command Reinforces Readiness Mission at Tuttle Army Health Clinic

HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD, Ga. — Lt. Col. Lucas Groves assumed command of Tuttle Army Health Clinic from Lt. Col. Rebecca Sinclair during a ceremony June 5 at Truscott Air Terminal, emphasizing the clinic’s pivotal role in sustaining medical readiness across one of the Army’s most operationally active regions. “Tuttle Army Health Clinic is a readiness engine, a care hub, and a trusted partner,” said Col. Margaret Berryman, commander of Winn Army Community Hospital. “The team here supports some of the most elite warfighter units in the U.S. military, including the Dog Face Soldiers of the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, the 1/75 Ranger Battalion, the 160th SOAR, the 224th MI Battalion, and joint forces throughout the Savannah area.”

Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to Hospital Corpsman Ed DeLeon during a ceremony held Thursday, June 5. DeLeon received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his service aboard the clinic in the Materials Management and Pharmacy Departments, having processed over 14,000 prescriptions and assisting in the establishment of two Script Centers aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. DeLeon also received the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for contributing volunteer ours to the Carteret County Animal Shelter, the Carteret History Museum and the MCAS Cherry Point Single Marine Program.

June 6, 2025

Cherry Point Clinic Bids Fair Winds, Following Seas to Hospital Corpsman Third Class Ed Deleon

MCAS Cherry Point — Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point bid Fair Winds and Following Seas to Hospital Corpsman Ed DeLeon during a ceremony held Thursday, June 5. 

The academic achievements of five Sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point were celebrated at a ceremony held Friday, June 6 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. From left to right: Hospital Corpsman Second Class Vanessa Schofield earned an Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences from American Military University. Schofield serves in the clinic’s Staff Education and Training Department. Hospital Corpsman Second Class Jazmin Yaudes graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Purdue University Global. Yaudes serves in the clinic’s Preventive Medicine Department. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Eleanor Garza received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from American Military University. Garza serves in the clinic’s Laboratory. Hospital Corpsman Second Class Katelyn Barros graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Management from American Military University. Barros serves in the clinic’s Patient Centered Medical Home. Hospital Corpsman Second Class Holly Bew completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Sciences from American Military University. Bew serves in the clinic’s Directorate for Administration.

June 6, 2025

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Sailors’ Academic Achievements

MCAS Cherry Point — The academic achievements of five Sailors serving aboard Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point were celebrated at a ceremony held Friday, June 6 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. From left to right:

U.S. Army Col. Kenneth Dwyer (left), Commander of the Leader Training Brigade at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, thanks and recognizes members of Walter Reed's nursing team during a recent nurse appreciation and awards program at the medical center.

June 5, 2025

Walter Reed recognizes nursing excellence

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Hit by a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) in 2006 while on his third combat tour in Afghanistan, U.S. Army Col. Kenneth Dwyer said, “I am only here today because of the dedication, excellence, and commitment of practitioners of military medicine, and especially, nurses.”

Woman sits at desk in front of papers, notepad, calculator, glasses, and laptop.

June 5, 2025

Unlock Your Health: How to Report Fraud and Abuse With TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Health care fraud and abuse harms everyone. TRICARE is committed to protecting the health information of service members, retirees, and their family members. You can help by knowing how to spot fraud or abuse—and by reporting it when you see it.

Veterinarian demonstrates care of an injured canine for class.

June 5, 2025

Science, Service and Simulations: Soldiers Inspire Students at Louisiana FFA Convention

FORT JOHNSON, La. — Curious crowds gathered around swabs, microscopes and a simulated military working dog as two young Soldiers stationed at Fort Johnson offered a hands-on glimpse into Army veterinary careers during the 96th Louisiana National FFA Organization Convention, held June 2–3 at the Randolph Riverfront Center and the historic Hotel Bentley.

U.S. Navy Capt. Melissa Austin, Director of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and Dr. Stephen Ferrara, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, cut the ribbon at the Roosevelt Pavilion Opening Ceremony at Walter Reed, Bethesda, Md., June 3. The new 530,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility enhances Walter Reed’s ability to provide advanced, patient-centered care for service members and their families. (DOD photo by Roan Smith)

June 4, 2025

Walter Reed Officially Opens State-of-the-Art Roosevelt Pavilion

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed continued its modernization journey with a ribbon cutting for the medical center’s new state-of-the-art Roosevelt Pavilion on June 3.

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Lance Raney, Commanding General of Medical Readiness Command, East, serves as guest speaker during a recent luncheon saluting military caregivers at the USO on Naval Support Activity Bethesda, home to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

June 4, 2025

Leaders thank military caregivers for selfless service

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — The support military caregivers provide others is often assumed and frequently goes without thanks, but those gathered recently in the USO on Naval Support Activity Bethesda, home to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, paused to recognize the selfless service and care they render.

Col. Stephanie Mont, Womack Army Medical Center Hospital Commander and Lt. Col. (P) Melissa Folsom, director, Rehabilitation Services cut ribbon during May 14 ceremony. Clark Health Clinic Ribbon Cutting ceremony celebrates a nearly decades-long initiative to establish full scope Physical Therapy services embedded within the Clark Health Clinic, allowing Soldiers to complete their medical services within one footprint, Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina

June 3, 2025

Fort Bragg Soldiers have Increased Access to Care with New Physical Therapy Clinic

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC—Womack Army Medical Center celebrates a significant milestone as we open the physical therapy clinic embedded in Clark Health Clinic today, May 15, following a decade-long initiative to establish full scope physical therapy services within the clinic. “This allows Soldiers to complete their medical services within one footprint,” said Capt. Jessica Tan, Officer in Charge of Clark Physical Therapy Clinic. “By increasing access to care and managing musculoskeletal injuries more effectively, the clinic will contribute significantly to the overall readiness and deployability of service members.”

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