USNMRTC Sigonella/USNH Sigonella/USNMRTU Bahrain/USNMRTC Sigonella Detachment Souda Bay The Blood Bank team at United States Naval Hospital (USNH) Sigonella coordinated a Walking Blood Bank (WBB) donor pre-screening event at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella on April 10th and 11th to bolster its emergency preparedness capabilities. This event marked a resounding success, reflecting the unwavering commitment […]
Story by Staff Sgt. Shelby Pruitt-Johnson 3d Audiovisual Squadron JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas – More than 40 U.S. Airmen and Air National Guardsmen participated in Operation Vapor Trails, a recurring medical readiness exercise centered on aeromedical evacuation, March 28, 2025. This iteration was made possible by the coordination—and family bond—between U.S. Air Force Lt. […]
Story by Summer Abdoh Walter Reed Army Institute of Research BANGKOK, Thailand (March 31, 2025) — In the wake of a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Southeast Asia on March 28, personnel from the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research-Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences sprang into action to support emergency medical response efforts at […]
Story by Paul Lagasse Medical Research and Development Command FORT DETRICK, Md. – Animal care personnel from the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, and the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases are taking advantage of a unique partnership with the Uniformed Services University of […]
Story by Lt.Cmdr. Cynthia DeArmon and Lt.Cmdr. Patrick Mitchell Medical Education Training Campus As faculty and subject matter experts assigned to the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC), Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT) officers play a crucial role in preparing military healthcare paraprofessionals to support service members, veterans, and their families. Both fields […]
Courtesy Story Defense Health Agency Did you know that TRICARE beneficiaries can receive a variety of healthcare services via virtual health? These services take place through secure video calls, phone appointments, and other technology platforms. TRICARE virtual health coverage includes primary care, urgent care, mental health, and specialty services. “Virtual health services help you get […]
Story by Elaine Heirigs Naval Health Clinic Lemoore U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officers assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Lemoore celebrated their rich naval heritage with staff members at Naval Health Clinic Lemoore on April 1. Active duty service members and government civilians gathered together to commemorate the 132nd anniversary of the Navy […]
Story by Julie Lucas Naval Hospital Jacksonville When Malcolm Stewart joined the Marine Corps a few days after his 17th birthday, he had no idea where his career would take him. As the younger brother of two older Marines, he had his goals set on putting on a uniform. “I wasn’t a great student and […]
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Hernandez Army Reserve Medical Command FORT MCCOY, Wis. – Eight Army Reserve Soldiers from various downtrace units under the Pinellas Park, Florida-based Army Reserve Medical Command competed against 17 Army Reserve Soldiers of the Gillem Enclave, Georgia-based 3rd Theater Medical Command during the AR-MEDCOM and 3rd TMC Best Squad […]
Story by Jon Connor U.S. Army Sustainment Command ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. – It’s been stated when you have your health, you have everything. At U.S. Army Sustainment Command headquarters, the Office of the Surgeon works hard to ensure Soldiers and deployed personnel are in tiptop shape to complete its worldwide missions. Leading that charge […]
