Sept. 26, 2025

A Historic Look Back on the Invention of the Bird Ventilator by Forrest Bird

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas — The story of the Bird Ventilator is one of ingenuity, innovation, and a deep commitment to saving lives. At the heart of this remarkable development is Dr. Forrest Bird, a biomedical engineer whose work in both aviation and medicine transformed the treatment of respiratory failure. His time with the United States Air Force and at Lackland Air Force Base played a pivotal role in shaping his career and his understanding of engineering, which ultimately led to the invention of the Bird Ventilator—a device that continues to save lives around the world today.

Sept. 26, 2025

Texas A&M Health brings mobile forensic simulation unit to BAMC

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Texas A&M Health Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing recently brought their mobile forensic

Sept. 25, 2025

National Guard or Reserve? Learn What To Do if You Need Line of Duty Care

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Are you a member of the National Guard or Reserve? If so, it’s important to know how TRICARE covers you if you become sick or are injured while activated for 30 days or less. This article explores how, where, and under what circumstances National Guard and Reserve members can get line of duty care.

Sept. 24, 2025

Kenner Army Health Clinic Completes Major Network Upgrade

Patients, staff, and visitors at Kenner Army Health Clinic can now expect stronger wireless connections and improved network reliability thanks to a sweeping upgrade completed across the main clinic and all outlying buildings.

Sept. 24, 2025

The Gold Standard: 30th Medical Group Earns Gold Medal for Excellence in Primary Care

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. — The 30th Medical Group was recently awarded the Defense Health Agency’s Gold Medal for primary care productivity, a recognition that highlights the unit’s dedication to patient care and operational readiness.

Sept. 23, 2025

Learn How TRICARE Can Help You Manage Chronic Health Conditions

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Living with a chronic health condition can feel hard. But you don’t have to do it alone. TRICARE offers programs and coverage to help you live better with chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, heart disease, anxiety, and depression.

Sept. 23, 2025

Art Therapy Helps Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Patients Navigate Their Treatment

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — A determined young woman powerfully kicks “Cancer,” delivering it a crumbling blow.

Sept. 22, 2025

Madigan Gate (Exit 122A) CLOSED OCT 14 - JAN 16 2026

Madigan Army Medical Center — 🚧 Gate Closure Alert 🚧 Madigan Gate (I-5 exit 122A) will be CLOSED starting October 14, 2025, and is not scheduled to reopen till January 16, 2026. The Logistics Gate (I-5 exit 122B) will transition to 24-hour operations during this period. The Madigan gate is being closed for construction and to make improvements to the access control point. We encourage our valued patients to please plan their commutes accordingly during the gate closure and anticipate the potential for increased traffic at other gates.

Sept. 22, 2025

Tripler showcases military medical capabilities to India delegation

Tripler Army Medical Center — Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) welcomed a delegation of senior medical leaders from India on Sept. 18, 2025. The delegation included TAMC Commander, Col. William Bimson, U.S. Army; U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Surgeon Capt. Peter Roberts, U.S. Navy; and Surgeon Vice Adm. Arti Sarin, Indian Navy; along with other staff members.

Sept. 22, 2025

Walter Reed Performs First TAMBE Procedure, Expands Vascular Surgery Capabilities

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, BETHESDA, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) has successfully completed its first Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis (TAMBE) procedure, a groundbreaking advancement in vascular surgery for Department of Defense patients.