Introducing the Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR)
Veterans who were medically separated from the U.S. Military between September 11, 2001 and December 31, 2009 now have an opportunity to have their disability ratings reviewed by…
TWENTIETH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON CIVIL WAR MEDICINE
TWENTIETH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON CIVIL WAR MEDICINE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CIVIL WAR MEDICINE COMMEMORATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF ANTIETAM OCTOBER 5-7, 2012 PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT, OCTOBER…
PEARL CITY URGENT CARE ANNOUNCES NEW EXTENDED HOURS TO HANDLE INCREASED DEMAND FOR IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE
Pearl City, Hawaii (January 9, 2012) – The recent closings of the Hawaii Medical Centers (HMC East and HMC West) have resulted in longer waits for many as…
Military Pay Raise Takes Effect
By Kellie Lunney - Legislation funding the Defense Department in 2012 contains a pay raise for service members and a premium hike for some enrollees in the military’s…
AFTH: SURVIVABILITY DEFINED
Story by Senior Airman Amber Kelly-Herard - SOUTHWEST ASIA — It was a place of hope. A place where terrible effects of combat were sent so heroes in…
TRICARE Beneficiaries Reassured of Robust Pharmacy Service
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – The expiration of the retail pharmacy contract between Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI) and the Walgreens pharmacy chain means Walgreens is no longer a TRICARE…
TRICARE Beneficiaries Have Several Pharmacy Options
By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – Despite questions about whether the Walgreens pharmacy chain will continue as a TRICARE provider, beneficiaries will have several options…
VA Extends Deadlines For Undiagnosed Gulf War Illnesses
By Leo Shane III WASHINGTON – Officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs extended the deadline Thursday for Iraq veterans with unexplained illnesses to qualify for compensation and…
Tricare Military Beneficiaries Being Informed Of Stolen Personal Data
By Steve Vogel The letter that arrived Saturday at the home of Fred MacLean in Fayetteville, N.C., held alarming news: Computer backup tapes containing the retired Army chaplain’s…
TRICARE Debunks Internet Rumors That Data Theft Letter Is A Scam
By Bob Brewin Officials with the military’s health care program have verified that a mass mailing informing beneficiaries they are eligible for free credit reports in the wake…
Krewe of Medics holds 24th annual Mardi Gras ball
The Krewe of Medics held its 24th annual Mardi Gras Ball Jan. 14, 2012, at…
Civilian wins local service award
by Airman 1st Class Heather Heiney, 81st Training Wing Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE,…
Keesler medics get decontamination training
by 81st Medical Group Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. — While most people…
81st MDG wins five individual, three team awards from AETC
by Steve Pivnick 81st Medical Group Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – Members of…
Fort Detrick Waste Water Treatment Plant Incident
Fort Detrick, Md. – At approximately 6:00 a.m., January 19, 2012, a pumping system component…
USAMITC’s Sustainment Division Conducts Toys for Tots Drive
By Kenneth Blair Hogue, USAMITC Public Affairs FORTSAMHOUSTON,TEXAS– In keeping with theHolidayspirit of giving,…
Freedom to Rock’s Armed Forces Tour Comes to Naval Medical Center San Diego
SAN DIEGO – Freedom to Rock artist Chris Hodges performs one of his new songs…
Naval Medical Center San Diego Marine Wounded Warrior Battalion West detachment Marine Recieves Purple Heart
Commanding General , 1st Marine Division, Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, shakes hands with Naval…
Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education tours Naval Medical center San Diego
SAN DIEGO – Steffanie Easter, Assistant Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Manpower, Personnel, Training…
Keesler’s first baby for 2012
Capt. (Dr.) Timothy and Sandra Davis hold their new daughter Elizabeth in the Keesler Hospital…
