Michael Aderman, a member of the Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Research team at Keller Army Community Hospital, was competitively selected for the 2026 Defense Health Agency Academic Degree Program from more than 200 highly qualified applicants.

March 27, 2026

Keller researcher selected for 2026 DHA Academic Degree Program

KELLER ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, N.Y. — Michael Aderman, a member of the Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Research team at Keller Army Community Hospital, was competitively selected for the 2026 Defense Health Agency Academic Degree Program from more than 200 highly qualified applicants.

Hospital Corpsman First Class Matthew Brown, a Physical Therapy Technician at NMRTC Cherry Point, performs myofascial decompression on a patient. The technique, commonly known as “cupping,” is one of many used by Physical Therapy staff to treat common musculoskeletal injuries, reduce pain and ensure Sailors and Marines can return to their duties fully ready.

March 27, 2026

We Return the Warfighter to the Fight: Cherry Point Physical Therapy Department Restores Readiness

MCAS Cherry Point — At Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, a specialized team of Sailors and civilians has one of the most critical missions: helping injured Sailors and Marines return to duty.

Outside Building 19, America Zone, near the bust of the medical center’s namesake, U.S. Army Maj. Walter Reed, is a set of four black marble walls with 81 names of medical Medal of Honor recipients etched in gold on them.

March 26, 2026

Walter Reed recognizes Medal of Honor recipients

BETHESDA, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) salutes its heroes and their families every day by providing them with presidential care but each year, on March 25, a special group of heroes is recognized – those who have earned the nation’s highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor (MoH).

The Olin E. Teague Veterans’ Medical Center, part of the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, provides care for Veterans across the region and continues to partner with Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center to help expand access to care, enhance training opportunities, and improve care coordination between the two systems.

March 26, 2026

CRDAMC, Central Texas VA Expand Partnership to Boost Care for Veterans and Service Members

FORT HOOD, Texas — Veterans and service members across Central Texas are seeing the impact of a growing partnership between Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System. By working together, the two organizations are making it easier for patients to get the care they need, while also giving military medical trainees real-world experience caring for those who have served.

Protein, Dairy and Healthy Fats Vegetables and Fruits Whole Grains

March 26, 2026

Fueling the Force: Nutrition’s Role in Readiness

Bethesda, Md. — Fueling the body properly is essential to maintaining strength, endurance, and resilience across the force. According to experts at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the Consortium for Health and Military Performance, or CHAMP, at the Uniformed Services University (USU), “nutrition is a mission-critical component of warrior readiness driving physical performance, cognitive function and mental resilience.”

Official portrait of Lt. Cmdr. Larry Gunter.

March 26, 2026

NMRTC Camp Lejeune nurse awarded Military Health System (MHS) Nursing Leadership Excellence Award

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC. — The 2025 Military Health System (MHS) Nursing Leadership Excellence Award in the Mid-Grade Military category has been awarded to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Camp Lejeune’s Lt. Cmdr. Larry Gunter.

Pregnant woman sits in a doctor's office chair while speaking to a standing woman

March 26, 2026

Expecting a baby? Learn about TRICARE’s maternity care options

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Pregnancy can be an exciting time. But it’s also a highly personal experience. Your maternity care choices can make a meaningful difference throughout pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum recovery. TRICARE covers a range of maternity care services and provider types. This coverage gives expecting mothers options while ensuring access to care.

Ensuring the health and readiness of our service members, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Perez, a military nurse with the 62nd Medical Squadron, provides critical support at the annual flu line at the McChord Theater.

March 26, 2026

McChord Clinic Ensures Wing Readiness Throughout 2025

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WA — The 62nd Medical Squadron wrapped up 2025 with a 100 percent deployment health readiness rate, ensuring Airmen were medically prepared to support the 62nd Airlift Wing’s global mobility mission.

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March 25, 2026

CRDAMC hosts Fort Hood Child and Youth Services STEM program home schoolers

The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center opened its doors to a group of young learners March 20, hosting Fort Hood Child and Youth Services homeschooled Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics students for an immersive tour of its Robotics Department—an event designed to inspire interest in Military Medicine and future healthcare careers.

Capt. Aisha Perez, director of prenatal and gestational nutrition at the Women’s Health Clinic, reviews patient information prior to a consultation at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. Perez recently supported expecting and postpartum parents through a temporary walk-in nutrition clinic.

March 25, 2026

CRDAMC dietitian supports parents with nutrition before and after pregnancy

FORT HOOD, Texas — Capt. Aisha Perez launched a temporary walk-in nutrition clinic at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center to support expecting and postpartum parents. In less than three weeks, the clinic helped more than 60 patients and highlighted the growing need for accessible nutrition services. Through personalized counseling, patients gained confidence and learned practical ways to improve their health before and after pregnancy.

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