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An enlisted airman’s journey to flight surgeon
Air Force Capt. (Dr.) Laura Barrera shares her journey from enlisted senior airman to a flight surgeon and emergency physician. She credits her success to the Uniformed Services University’s Enlisted to Medical School Preparatory Program, or EMDP2 — which charts a course for enlisted service members to become doctors, including challenging coursework, mentorship, and preparation for medical school.
Lapse in Federal Appropriations
The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status. Visit www.dha.mil/shutdown for more information.
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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FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Kentucky may receive emergency prescription refills now through July 29 due to severe weather.
When the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) first stood up on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas 13 years ago, it became the world’s largest enlisted medical education campus.
More than 180 service members from the Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Army Reserve, and the U.S. Navy converged upon the area to train and provide no-cost health care to area residents.
This week, the Defense Health Agency is celebrating facility dogs assigned to military hospitals across the nation for its “Dog Days of Summer” campaign July 24-28. DHA will spotlight stories of hard-working dogs dedicated to keeping service members, their families, and hospital staff healthy and happy.
The Uniformed Services University's Department of Gynecologic Surgery & Obstetrics (GSO) is making educational videos to assist with student engagement and learning.
Has it been a while since the last time you checked your Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) record? If so, take a moment to make sure your information is up to date.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Essex County, Massachusetts may receive emergency prescription refills now through July 27 due to flooding.
Moving season is in full swing for many military families. The process of a Permanent Change of Station, or PCS, can be both exciting and stressful. We've got some tips to help ease the rigors of relocation.
The mental health aspect of recovery is just as important as the physical. See how the efforts provided by physiotherapists at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina go beyond the duty day to maintain the strength of the force.
When the Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier set off last month on its second deployment, it carried something both familiar and entirely novel: Sage the Labrador retriever!
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Iberville Parish, Louisiana may receive emergency prescription refills now through July 25 due to the Dow Chemical Plant Explosion.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 44 New York counties may receive emergency prescription refills now through July 24 due to flooding.
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in four counties in Hawaii may receive emergency prescription refills now through July 26 due to Tropical Storm Calvin.
According to Dink Jardine, director for professional education at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, their previous simulation training exercises have been challenging due to a lack of medical center spaces needed for patient care. The new Healthcare Simulation and Bio Skills Center opened its doors July 11, 2023, and will provide more availability to train medical professionals.
Naval Support Activity Bethesda welcomed HMC Sully H. W. Bush and HM2 Luke to their new ranks. These Walter Reed Bethesda Facility Dogs are certified and highly trained dogs who provide critical support to wounded warriors and their families as they transition back into life after injury or serious illness.
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