CRDAMC facility dog, 1st Lt. Solomon greets Col. Mark Jacques, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center commander, with one of his signature “bops” during his promotion ceremony June 11 at Fort Hood, Texas. Solomon was promoted to first lieutenant after a year of providing comfort and support to patients, families, and staff across the medical center.

June 11, 2026

Facility dog Solomon promoted to first lieutenant after year of healing, comfort, at CRDAMC

FORT HOOD, Texas — When CRDAMC launched its facility dog program, leaders hoped Solomon would boost morale during a time of staffing challenges and increased stress. What they quickly found was something deeper — Solomon became a steady source of comfort, calm, and hope across the hospital. His impact has been so meaningful that leaders are now expanding the program to include a second facility dog, extending that same support to more patients, families, and staff.

Woman holds yellow envelope package.

June 11, 2026

TRICARE offers home delivery for prescription drugs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — TRICARE has an easy way for prescription drugs to come right to your doorstep: TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery. It's a convenient and simple way to get up to a 90-day supply of your prescriptions.

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune's Simulation Center offers corpsmen across the installation hands-on opportunities to practice life-saving care. Recently, corpsmen completed final testing for the En Route Care course (ERC) which focuses on proper medical care administered during transport, specifically aviation transport. Read more about the skillsets learned and how the SIM Center continues to be a destination for military medical education:

June 10, 2026

Simulation center provides corpsmen essential transport care training at Camp Lejeune

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina — Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Healthcare Simulation and Bioskills Center hosted the final stage of En Route Care (ERC) training for corpsmen across Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The ERC program is designed to train hospital corpsmen on medical care provided during transport; the testing on June 6, 2026, integrated high-tech simulators and hands-on training.

Navy Lt. j.g. Nelyavier Meletiche serves as a physician assistant aboard Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point. A graduate of the Medical Service Corps Interservice Procurement Program and Madison, Wisconsin, native, he credits his time as an enlisted hospital corpsman and surgical technologist with being able to better care for his patients.

June 10, 2026

I Keep the Warfighter in the Fight: Lieutenant Junior Grade Nelyavier Meletiche

MCAS Cherry Point — A Navy lieutenant junior grade serving aboard Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Cherry Point draws upon his enlisted background to better relate to the patients he cares for.

Three service members smile while walking together

June 9, 2026

Take charge of your health: men’s preventive services covered by TRICARE

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — When’s the last time you went to the doctor for a check-up? Now’s a great time to check in on your health and learn about the men’s health and preventive services that TRICARE covers. TRICARE covers a range of screenings and services designed to keep you healthy at every stage of life.

Munson Army Health Center Deputy to the Director for Quality and Safety Tim Stevens talks with members of Munson’s Patient and Family Partnership Council during a working lunch, June 5. The Patient and Family Partnership Council serves as an opportunity for patients, family members and healthcare leaders to discuss concerns, share feedback and improve the patient experience across the organization.

June 8, 2026

Appointment Screening Questions Help Munson Care Teams Prepare for Patient Visits

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — What may seem like a simple question during a phone call to schedule a medical appointment can actually play an important role in helping healthcare teams prepare to care for patients before they even arrive for their medical appointment.

people outside

June 8, 2026

Fun, Sun and Safety: Walter Reed hosts summer safety event

BETHESDA, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center held its annual Summer Safety Day on June 4. Presenters from various departments throughout the hospital, and several visiting organizations, including D.C. Metro, the Montgomery County Emergency Management department and DC Safe among others, set up tables and displays in Bldg. 39’s courtyard, providing information focused on general safety and tips on avoiding injury and illness.

CRDAMC PAO

June 5, 2026

Military medical professionals tested in capstone Joint Emergency Medicine Exercise

In a test of skill, grit, and teamwork, more than 130 military medical professionals and combat medics converged at Fort Hood this week for the annual Joint Emergency Medicine Exercise—a high-stakes training event where the next generation of battlefield lifesavers honed their abilities to deliver critical care under fire. Hosted by Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, JEMX pushed Army, Navy, Air Force, and allied medical teams through realistic combat casualty scenarios, forging readiness and resilience for the challenges of tomorrow’s deployed environments.

The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) proudly recognizes National CPR and AED Awareness Week from June 1–7 by showcasing staff training their lifesaving skills on adult and pediatric mannequins.

June 5, 2026

ATAMMC Celebrates National CPR & AED Awareness Week: Learn a Skill, Save a Life

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) proudly recognizes National CPR and AED Awareness Week from June 1–7, emphasizing the critical importance of learning and maintaining CPR and AED skills.

The community is invited to join us as Irwin Army Community Hospital hosts a Change of Command Ceremony. COL Laudino M. Castillo will transfer command of the hospital to incoming commander, COL Jason K. Marquart.

June 5, 2026

Hospital Change of Command

FORT RILEY, Kansas — The community is invited to join us as Irwin Army Community Hospital hosts a Change of Command Ceremony. COL Laudino M. Castillo will transfer command of the hospital to incoming commander, COL Jason K. Marquart.

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