NMCSD Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: Ready for the Hospital and the High Seas

NMCSD Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists: Ready for the Hospital and the High Seas

Courtesy Story Naval Medical Center San Diego SAN DIEGO – At Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are a vital component of the hospital’s surgical services, providing exceptional anesthetic care to patients for a wide array of procedures. But their role extends far beyond the traditional hospital walls. These highly […]

7248th Medical Support Unit, 7413th Troop Medical Clinic sharpens readiness pipeline for large-scale combat operations

7248th Medical Support Unit, 7413th Troop Medical Clinic sharpens readiness pipeline for large-scale combat operations

Story by Staff Sgt. Jerry Zuetrong Army Reserve Medical Command FORT BLISS, Texas — Army Reserve Soldiers of the 7248th Medical Support Unit and the 7413th Troop Medical Clinic, both of which are based out of El Paso, Texas, have been providing medical and dental staffing and support to the Vogel Hall Soldier Readiness and […]

Fort Carson Soldier Recovery Unit welcomes new leadership team

Fort Carson Soldier Recovery Unit welcomes new leadership team

Story by Gino Mattorano Evans Army Community Hospital Lt. Col. Matthew Clark assumed command of the Fort Carson Soldier Recovery Unit from Lt. Col. Leon Satchell and Command Sgt. Maj. Cristina Wilson assumed responsibility for the unit in a change of leadership ceremony Jan. 23, 2026, at the William Reed Special Events Center. Col. Matt […]

Camp Lejeune Sailors conduct skill sustainment at Naval Medical Center

Camp Lejeune Sailors conduct skill sustainment at Naval Medical Center

Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Woods Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune CAMP LEJEUNE, NC – Sailors stationed with Marine Corps units are ensuring skills remain sharp through sustainment training courses. Twenty-eight hospital corpsmen with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion attended training on Jan. 22, 2026. The course focused on lifesaving medical techniques […]

Medical Readiness Starts with the Heart

Medical Readiness Starts with the Heart

Story by Jessie Hudson Martin Army Community Hospital Medical readiness begins long before a unit receives deployment orders. It starts with the health of the individual soldier — and at its center is the heart. At Martin Army Community Hospital, preventive medicine supports commanders by identifying cardiovascular risks early, reducing long-term medical profiles and preserving […]

Nurse receives prestigious WBAMC award

Nurse receives prestigious WBAMC award

Story by Amabilia Payen William Beaumont Army Medical Center Fort Bliss, TEXAS – A vascular access registered nurse at William Beaumont Army Medical Center was awarded the Light The Way Award on January 15, 2026, for her dedicated patient care. Arianna Bordanada, who has been a nurse for over 13 years and has been at […]

From Clinic to Combat: Patuxent River Training Forges Ready Medical Force

From Clinic to Combat: Patuxent River Training Forges Ready Medical Force

Story by Maria Scott Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River, Maryland NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – In today’s Navy Medicine, providing exceptional healthcare and ensuring combat readiness are not separate objectives, but two sides of the same essential mission. A single command houses two distinct but interconnected entities: Naval Health Clinic (NHC) Patuxent River, […]

Medical-surgical nursing staff completes bi-annual simulation training

Medical-surgical nursing staff completes bi-annual simulation training

Story by Lori Newman Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10, 2025 – Medical/Surgical Section nursing staff at Brooke Army Medical Center participated in a simulation training skills fair Nov. 17-21. The revamped training platform consisted of 28 facilitators (staff volunteers), led by Air Force 1st Lt. […]

NMTSC Sailor Named 2025 Military Citizen of the Year for Hampton Roads

NMTSC Sailor Named 2025 Military Citizen of the Year for Hampton Roads

Courtesy Story Navy Medicine Training Support Command   JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Joel Barnes was named the 2025 Military Citizen of the Year for Hampton Roads, an honor presented to service members or veterans who demonstrate exceptional community involvement and selfless service beyond their military duties. For […]