Portrait of U. S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Carlton S. Dorris IV

July 1, 2026

Marine shares his story of ‘extraordinary’ care received at Walter Reed

BETHESDA, Md. — “My name is Master Gunnery Sgt. Carlton S. Dorris IV, and I am an active-duty United States Marine currently under the care of Dr. Charles Miller in the neurosurgery department at Walter Reed. I am writing to you not because I was asked to, and not because it is easy to put this into words, but because of what Dr. Miller has done for me, and what he continues to do, deserves to be known. I believe his story is exactly the kind of story you exist to tell.”

"Patients needed on July 17 for a focus group discussion about substance use disorder. Sign-up deadline is July 6. Learn if you qualify;" TRICARE logo; a group sits in a semicircle while talking to one another.

July 1, 2026

Provide feedback on clinical practice guidelines in joint patient focus groups: substance use disorder on July 17

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Living with a substance use disorder can present serious challenges. If you’ve been diagnosed with a substance use disorder, the Defense Health Agency and Veterans Health Administration would like to hear your perspective on your treatment journey. Together, they’re hosting a virtual focus group on Friday, July 17 at 1 p.m. ET. This focus group offers patients the opportunity to share their experiences with diagnosis and treatment.

Naval Hospital Cherry Point was formally commissioned at 11 a.m. July 1, 1968 with Navy Capt. Anthony Rush serving as its first commander. Fifty-eight years later, Sailors and civilians serving at Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point and Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point honor the legacy of the original staff by continuing their mission of keeping MCAS Cherry Point’s service members medically ready for deployment while caring for their family members.

July 1, 2026

Cherry Point Clinic Celebrates Fifty-Eight Years of “Keeping the Warfighter in the Fight”

MCAS Cherry Point — Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrated a milestone of its mission as the keystone of medical readiness aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and wellness in the surrounding communities on July 1, 2026.

22 NCO Inductee's photo image

June 30, 2026

WBAMC Inducts New NCOs Into Storied Corps With Traditions and Legacy.

WBAMC, Fort Bliss, Tx. — Newly promoted noncommissioned officers at William Beaumont Army Medical Center took a formal step into leadership.

For decades, dental teams relied on heavy lead aprons like the one pictured here to shield patients from old-school film X-rays. Today, Fort Riley’s modern digital radiography has reduced radiation to such negligible levels that the heavy apron is no longer clinically necessary. With modern digital radiography, a routine X-ray emits less radiation exposure than a standard cross-country commercial flight.

June 30, 2026

Ditching the Heavy Vest

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Fort Riley Dental Clinics are phasing out the routine use of heavy lead aprons and thyroid collars during dental X-rays in accordance with guidelines from the American Dental Association and the Defense Health Agency.

Four service members stand in a military pharmacy.

June 30, 2026

Q&A: Understanding TRICARE coverage of weight loss medications overseas

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Do you live overseas? Your weight loss medication (including GLP-1 drugs) may now be covered by TRICARE. You must meet certain eligibility requirements. This article describes these requirements and helps you navigate the basics of getting GLP-1 drugs overseas.

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June 30, 2026

Walter Reed’s innovative eye surgery aids patient’s recovery

BETHESDA, Md. — When a traumatic eye injury threatened a Military Health System beneficiary’s sight, a surgical team at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center stepped in and restored the patient’s vision.

Col. John Osborn, staff physician and instructor, guides members of the healthcare team through the first-of-its-kind Trauma Evaluation and Management (TEAM) course at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

June 29, 2026

First-of-Its-Kind Trauma Program Bridges the Gap Between Medics and Physicians

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES — FORT BRAGG, NC— Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) is revolutionizing trauma resuscitation with the launch of the Trauma Evaluation and Management (TEAM) course, marking a first for the Fort Bragg Medical Treatment Facility. The inaugural course trained 17 participants from across the healthcare team.

U.S. Air Force Col. Shawn Garcia, commander of the Lackland Medical Group, unfurls the newly activated Lackland Mental Health Squadron guidon during an activation ceremony at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 25, 2026.

June 29, 2026

59th Medical Wing Activates Mental Health Squadron, Advances Warfighter Readiness

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The 59th Medical Wing officially activated the Lackland Mental Health Squadron during a ceremony June 25, marking a significant milestone in the organization's continued commitment to strengthening the readiness and resilience of Airmen while positioning the unit to meet the evolving demands of military medicine.

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June 29, 2026

It’s not just care at Walter Reed; It’s family – The Rosarios

BETHESDA, Md. — From July 2024 to June 2026, U.S. Navy Capt. Juan Rosario proudly served as the chief of staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This role holds a deep, personal meaning for him, as it allowed him to give back to an institution that gave so much to his own family in a critical time.

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