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The Military Health System is an interconnected network of service members whose mission is to support the lives and families of those who support our country. Everyday in the MHS advancements are made in the lab, in the field, and here at home. These are just a few articles highlighting those accomplishments that don't always make it to the front page of local papers.

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'He Saved My Life': Suicidal Airman Recovers Thanks to Vigilant Wingman

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5/23/2025
Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Palacios makes Senior Airman Austin Irving laugh during a video interview, May 13, 2025.

Watching U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Anthony Palacios and Austin Irving give each other knowing looks and laugh together, you'd think they've been friends for years. In reality, their bond was forged by a sobering situation: when Irving decided he was going to take his own life.

Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command, Olusegun Olabode Rises from Enlisted Corpsman to U.S. Navy Captain

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5/23/2025
Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command’s (NMRLC) executive officer, Cmdr. Olusegun A. Olabode

In a message announcing promotions to the permanent grade of captain, Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan stated, “I am pleased to announce the following staff corps officers on the active-duty list for promotion.” Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command’s executive officer, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Olusegun A. Olabode was on that list.

71st Rescue Squadron Collaborates with 908th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron for Simulated Patient Evacuation

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5/23/2025
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 908th Aero-Medical Evacuation Squadron and 71st Rescue Squadron execute an aero-medical evacuation training at Maxwell Air Force Base

The 71st Rescue Squadron from Moody Air Force Base collaborated with the 908th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron for simulated patient triage and treatment at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, May 1, 2025. The 908th AES and 71st RQS used this exercise to hone their skills in stressful environments.

Madigan Staff Member Celebrates Achievement as Part of a Family Legacy in Health Care

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5/23/2025
Dilon Shird posing for a picture with his family

"I am thrilled to share some truly exciting news as a proud Mom and Madigan Army Medical Center Staff Member—it’s a moment worth celebrating," said Ms. Teresa Shird, Madigan's Support Agreements Manager. "My son, DiJon Shird, will graduate on May 23 from the University of Washington (UW) Medical School! On Match Day, March 21, 2025, he received the wonderful news that he matched with the General Surgery Program at Advent Health in Orlando, Florida. Our family is beyond proud of his hard work and remarkable accomplishments."

The Deep End: A Soldier’s Leap Toward Purpose and Possibility

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5/23/2025
Spc. Jordan Bowman assists a fellow Soldier during combat water survival training at the SFC Guess 50-Meter Pool

U.S. Army Spc. Jordan Bowman never expected that a fear he carried since childhood would be the key to unlocking a journey of self-discovery, strength and purpose.

Occupational Therapy: Healing the Body, Mind, Spirit

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5/23/2025
Occupational Therapy Assistant U.S. Army Sgt. Nathan Brunnquell (right) works with Tramel Westbrook on a stationary hand cycle in the Outpatient Occupational Therapy Clinic at Walter Reed.

“Occupational Therapy heals the body, mind, and spirit,” and “We may not have it all together, but together, we have it all,” are messages on two well-crafted wooden signs that hang in Walter Reed’s Occupational Therapy Outpatient Clinic.

The Heartbeat Behind Healthcare: How Biomedical Technicians Keep Hospitals Running

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5/23/2025
Chief Eric Garcia, Sgt. Ariane Nunley, Senior Airman Victor Maldonado, and Senior Airman Brett Lucas pose for a photo after the conclusion of their annual equipment checks

The Navy and Marine Corps Force Health Protection Command plays a critical role in the biomedical field, an interdisciplinary area that applies the principals of biology, medicine, and engineering to develop technologies, treatments, and innovations that improve healthcare diagnostics, and patient outcomes.

Realistic Simulation Sharpens Expeditionary Medicine Readiness

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5/22/2025
U.S. Navy Lt. Joshua Grimes (left), physician assistant, U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Ashton Hartwell (right), emergency room nurse, and respiratory technician U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Nya Jobs (center) with Expeditionary Resuscitative Surgical System prepare to put a splint on a simulated high-fidelity manikin during a course at Naval Expeditionary Medicine Warfighter Development Center

Naval Expeditionary Medicine Warfighter Development Center is elevating Expeditionary Medicine readiness through a highly realistic training environment, employing cutting-edge moulage, immersive battle effects, and advanced high-fidelity simulation.

Training in Artificial Intelligence Technologies Critical to Future of Military Medicine

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5/22/2025
Dr. Jonathan Woodson, president of Uniformed Services University, told a group of military medical leaders in March 2025 that “technology does not replace the human element, but enhances, rather than replaces, the human connection

Dr. Jonathan Woodson, president of the Uniformed Services University, told a group of military healthcare leaders in March 2025 how training future medical professionals needs to refocus on the rapidly evolving digital landscape in health care.

‘Angels in My Care’ Lead to Inspirational Journey of Recovery, Resilience

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5/22/2025
‘Angels in My Care’ Lead to Inspirational Journey of Recovery, Resilience

Retired U.S. Army Col. Gregory Gadson, who was severely injured while deployed in Iraq, finds purpose in sharing his story of strength and support.

Air Force Medical Leaders Partner with Joint Forces, DOD Researchers on Warfighter Brain Health Initiative

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5/21/2025
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Waters, 82nd Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller, fires an M-4 carbine at Udairi Range, Kuwait

In a combat zone, a single weapon discharge can unleash a force powerful enough to rattle the brain--without leaving a single visible mark. These invisible blast overpressure injuries, along with more severe traumatic brain injuries, are at the center of a growing Department of Defense campaign to protect cognitive performance, a significant component of medical readiness for America’s warfighters.

Land, Sea, and Air - Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton Sailors Join Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Tactical Combat Casualty Care

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5/21/2025
Land, sea and air assets of the U.S. military assigned in the Pacific Northwest came together to hone life-saving techniques and strategies during a joint scenario-based field Tactical Combat Casualty Care exercise

Land, sea and air assets of the U.S. military assigned in the Pacific Northwest came together to hone life-saving techniques and strategies during a joint scenario-based field Tactical Combat Casualty Care exercise, May 15, 2024.

Medical Readiness Command, Europe Takes Part in U.S. Army Europe and Africa DEFENDER 25 Exercise

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5/21/2025
Members of U.S. Army Medical Readiness Command, Europe staff and other Army theater medical assets took part in the United States Army Europe and Africa hosted DEFENDER 25 Command Post Exercise

Members of U.S. Army Medical Readiness Command, Europe and other U.S. Army theater medical assets took part in the United States Army Europe and Africa hosted DEFENDER 25 Command Post Exercise recently. The overall DEFENDER 25 exercise is taking place across the European theater throughout the month of May and early June.

Stewart-Hunter Emergency Medical Services Chief Ensures Seconds Count

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5/21/2025
Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Emergency Medical Services Chief Jim Ochoa briefs Winn Army Community Hospital medical personnel

For the over 200,000 acres encompassing Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia, Jim Ochoa is the calm in the storm, the steady hand guiding the critical first moments of a medical crisis. As chief of emergency medical services, Ochoa orchestrates a lifeline, ensuring that when the unthinkable happens, a well-equipped and highly trained ambulance crew is ready to make every second count.

Mind Over Matter: Modernization Supports Mental Health at Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex

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5/20/2025
An employee at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex posing for a picture

As the U.S. Air Force observes May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex highlights how digital innovation and process improvements contribute to a more resilient and mentally healthy team.

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