July 9, 2026

59th Medical Wing Begins New Chapter Under Col. Tracy K. Bozung

U.S. Air Force Col. (Dr.) Tracy K. Bozung assumed command of the 59th Medical Wing during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 9, 2026. Presided over by Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Robert K. Bogart, Director of Defense Health Network Central and Commander, Medical Readiness Command Alpha, the ceremony marked the formal transfer of leadership from Brig. Gen. Gwendolyn A. Foster to Bozung. Previously serving as the wing's deputy commander, Bozung now leads the Air Force Medical Service's largest healthcare, medical education and readiness platform, continuing the wing's mission of delivering trusted care, developing ready medics and supporting global operations.

July 9, 2026

250 years of medical progress, still the same mission

As Walter Reed National Military Medical Center joins the rest of the nation in celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, medical practitioners at the President’s Hospital reflected on how their professions have evolved and what serving in military medicine means to them. While the technologies and techniques driving healthcare have seen astounding advancements, the passions inspiring the mission have persisted.

July 8, 2026

Register by July 10 for Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Job Fair; Walk-Ins Welcome July 17

Job seekers looking to make an immediate impact in military medicine still have time to take the next step toward a career at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, with advance registration open through July 10 for a hiring event aimed at filling more than 100 critical positions.

July 7, 2026

Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center carries legacy through nationally recognized care

Lt. Col. (Dr.) Alexander T. Augusta broke barriers throughout his life and military career. His legacy of perseverance and dedication to caring for the warfighter lives on at the military hospital that bears his name: Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

July 7, 2026

TRICARE medical vs. dental coverage: understanding key differences

It isn’t always clear whether a condition involving your mouth is covered under a TRICARE medical or dental plan. Knowing which plan to use can help avoid unnecessary costs or delays in care.

July 2, 2026

Navy physicians, interns graduate from Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s residency and fellowship programs

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune graduates its newest class of family medicine residents, interns, and sports medicine fellows into the military medicine ranks. The Graduate Medical Education Directorate of the medical center (NMCCL) hosted the ceremony on June 30, 2026, at Marston Pavilion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

July 1, 2026

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

“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.”

July 1, 2026

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

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.

July 1, 2026

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

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.

June 30, 2026

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

Newly promoted noncommissioned officers at William Beaumont Army Medical Center took a formal step into leadership.

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