July 17, 2026

What Walter Reed staff and patients should know about this weekend's air quality

BETHESDA, Md. — An air quality alert is in effect across the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore areas, including Montgomery County, as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifts across the region, pushing pollution to levels considered unhealthy for everyone, according to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and the Maryland Department of the Environment. As of Friday afternoon, the alert had reached Code Purple, meaning very unhealthy.

July 17, 2026

Fort Hood Soldier's Warrior Games Success Highlights the Power of Adaptive Sports in Recovery

When Sgt. Tukiau Salanoa-Tuioti first learned about the Department of Defense Warrior Games, her response was immediate. "Sign me up." That simple statement marked the beginning of an incredible journey that would lead the Fort Hood Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) Soldier to stand atop the podium multiple times during the 2026 Warrior Games in San Antonio.

July 16, 2026

DENTAC Changes Command at WBAMC

WBAMC, Tx. — Lt. Col. Nathan E. Kosiba assumed command of the Fort Bliss Dental Health Activity from Col. Michael J. Browning during a change of command ceremony.

July 16, 2026

A perfect fit: Walter Reed becomes first point-of-care facility to receive FDA clearance for patient-specific implant

BETHESDA, Md. — In June, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) once again led the way by becoming the nation’s first point-of-care facility to receive premarket clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a patient-specific implant. Designed by Dr. Peter Liacouras, director of services for Walter Reed’s 3D Medical Applications Center (3D MAC) the pioneering Titanium Cranial Plate (TCP) system reconstructs complex cranial and facial defects resulting from trauma, disease or cancer.

July 16, 2026

Walter Reed dermatologist promotes UV protection for readiness

BETHESDA, Md. — With recent temperatures reaching record highs across the country, some people may be considering dressing down as much as possible, but this might not always be wise. Skin exposure means exposure to the ultraviolent (UV) rays of the sun, which can cause sunburn, premature aging, eye damage and skin cancer, the most common form of cancer in the United States.

July 15, 2026

How to get prescriptions overseas with TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you live or travel overseas, you can still get your TRICARE-covered prescriptions. But the process works differently overseas than it does in the U.S. It also depends on whether you’re traveling or if you live overseas permanently. Knowing your options ahead of time can save you stress, time, and money.

July 15, 2026

Make the most of your TRICARE Pharmacy Program benefit: How to use Q-Anywhere at military pharmacies

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Have you recently filled a prescription at a military pharmacy? If so, you may know that military pharmacies have different procedures than civilian pharmacies. When a provider issues a new prescription to a military pharmacy, you need to activate the prescription before a pharmacist fills it. Recently, the Defense Health Agency updated its Q-Anywhere feature to make this prescription pickup process easier and more convenient.

July 14, 2026

59th Medical Wing Partners with BioMedSA to Accelerate Medical Technology Commercialization

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The 59th Medical Wing (59 MDW) Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center recently executed a new partnership agreement with BioMedSA to advance medical science and technology. This collaboration utilizes a Partnership Intermediary Agreement to bridge the gap between military medical research and commercial healthcare solutions, facilitating joint activities with educational institutions and small businesses.

July 14, 2026

HJF Collaborates with 59MDW/ST and Brooke Army Medical Center to Award 2026 CSION Fellowships

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) for the Advancement of Military Medicine has partnered with the Air Force’s 59th Medical Wing Office of the Chief Scientist, Science & Technology (59MDW/ST) and the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) Department of Clinical Investigation (DCI) to provide gifted funding for the Clinician Scientist Investigator Opportunity Network (CSION) seedling proposal program. This collaboration provides gifted funding to execute Defense Health Agency (DHA) gaps-driven proposals developed by the CSION fellows.

July 13, 2026

Winn Army Community Hospital conducts change of command ceremony

FORT STEWART, Ga. — Leadership of U.S. Army Medical Department Activity–Fort Stewart officially transitioned July 8 as Col. Margaret Berryman relinquished command of Winn Army Community Hospital to Col. Alex Montgomery during a change of command ceremony at Cashe Garden. Brig. Gen. James “Jamie” Burk, commanding general of U.S. Army Medical Readiness Command, East, presided over the ceremony, where the passing of the organization’s colors symbolized the formal transfer of authority and responsibility.