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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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Walter Reed Launches RAPTOR Diagnostic Program to Accelerate Operational Readiness

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4/10/2025
Dr. David Williamson, director of the Inpatient Neuropsychiatric and Traumatic Brain Injury ward and Brain Injury Medicine at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, poses for a photo

Teaser text: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has launched the Rapid Assessment Program for Tactical Operational Readiness, a new multidisciplinary diagnostic initiative designed to provide comprehensive evaluations for active duty service members, with a particular focus on rapid return-to-duty cases.

The Mission-Critical Role of Occupational and Physical Therapy at the Medical Education and Training Campus

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4/10/2025
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Lindsey Pruett, on using a dynamometer to assess hand grip strength as U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Cynthia DeArmon, course director, and fellow students observe

As faculty and subject matter experts assigned to the medical education and training campus, occupational therapy and physical therapy officers play a crucial role in preparing military health care paraprofessionals to support service members, veterans, and their families. Both fields are essential in rehabilitative care, helping individuals regain strength, mobility, function and independence after injury or illness.

‘Support, Sustain, and Strengthen’ Military Health Care, Says Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs

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4/10/2025
‘Support, Sustain, and Strengthen’ Military Health Care, Says Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs

Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Stephen Ferrara shares his personal commitment to military health, his vision for and future of the Military Health System, and the significance of military readiness.

927th ASTS Leverages Partnerships, Hosts Simultaneous Joint Medical Readiness Exercises

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4/9/2025
U.S. Navy Commander Flavia Soto, a participant of Operation Blue Horizon, performs tactical combat care on a manikin

The 927th Air Refueling Wing enabled nearly every military branch and component to test their joint service and total force medical capabilities during two Exercises MED BEACH and BLUE HORIZON on MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 22 - 28 and Feb. 22 - March 8, respectively.

Testing Medical Infrastructure for the Battles of Tomorrow

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4/9/2025
A team from Air Force Medical Command’s operational test organization, A5T, runs a steep incline test on the Silent Tactical Energy Enhanced Dismount

As the U.S. Air Force Medical Command presses ahead with the modernization of its medical capabilities, its priorities remain clear: ensuring mobility, adaptability, and sustainability in patient care across a range of operational settings.

Keesler Blood Program Professionals Receive Prestigious Honor

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4/9/2025
U.S. Air Force Maj. Ryan P. Comes, Keesler Blood Donor Center officer in charge

The Keesler Blood Donor Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Miss., proudly announces two winners of the 2024 Armed Services Blood Program Awards.

Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center: Saving Lives Through Training, Teamwork, and Preparedness

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4/8/2025
Members of the Emergency Response Team take a moment to reflect on recent events and accomplishments at the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center

When tragedy strikes, the response of a well-coordinated and highly trained medical team can make all the difference. At the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center, their commitment to excellence in medical care is reinforced by the seamless collaboration of active duty and civilian medical personnel from the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force. At one of the first joint-service medical hospitals in the military, they share resources, knowledge, and training to ensure that when it matters most, they are ready to respond.

48O Aeromedical Physicians Fill Need for Flight Surgeons, Enhances Operational Readiness

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4/8/2025
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Geoff Garst and Maj. Ed Fenton complete a training handoff providing en route care on a MC-130 aircraft as part of a Special Operations Force Medical Element team supporting the Air Force Special Operations Command in Southwest Asia

With increasing demands for aeromedical support, the U.S. Air Force has introduced the 48O Aeromedical Physician designation, a role aimed at strengthening operational capabilities and addressing a critical shortage of flight surgeons.

Fueling the Fleet: How a Navy Dietitian Shapes Warfighter Readiness and Patient Safety

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4/8/2025
Lt. Donte Brackett

Quality health care, patient safety and mission readiness drive U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay’s goals as the only medical treatment facility available at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.

New TRICARE Drive Time Waiver Policy Makes it Easier To Keep Your Primary Care Manager if You Move

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4/8/2025
New TRICARE Drive Time Waiver Policy Makes it Easier To Keep Your Primary Care Manager if You Move

Are you moving to a new home? Is it more than a 30-minute drive from your primary care manager? If so, TRICARE is making it simpler to keep your TRICARE Prime coverage. Now, most families who live more than 30 minutes but less than 100 miles from their PCM can continue seeing them without taking action.

U.S. Navy Doctor Helps Save Wounded Teen During Evening Jog in Downtown Palm Springs

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4/7/2025
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Riley Hoyer, an emergency physician and department head of emergency medicine at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms, California, stands inside the hospital’s emergency department

What began as a routine evening jog for emergency physician U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Riley Hoyer quickly turned into a lifesaving effort when he encountered a teenage boy suffering from a severe stab wound in downtown Palm Springs on March 20.

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Psychiatry Residency Program Receives National Award for Further Psychodynamic Education

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4/7/2025
Lt. Cmdr. Devon Johnston, Military Program Director for NMCCL’s Combined Military-Civilian Psychiatry Residency Program poses with the Victor J. Teichnor plaque

The Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Psychiatry Residency Program is receiving national recognition that will provide additional psychotherapy training for NMCCL physicians-in-training and staff members.

Command surgeon keeps operational readiness paramount at U.S. Army Sustainment Command headquarters

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4/4/2025
Dr. (Lt. Col.) Kimberley Phillips, U.S. Army Sustainment Command’s command surgeon, conducts a staff meeting March 6 at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois. From left, Capt. Timothy Johnson, ASC environmental science and engineering officer; Sgt. 1st Class Fidel Distel, noncommissioned officer in charge and ASC’s combat medic; and Carter Meredith, ASC health administrator.

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.

‘Warrior Medics,’ ‘Desert Medics’ complete their inaugural Best Squad Completion 2025

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4/4/2025
Army Reserve Sgt. Brian Heisey, a medical logistics specialist with the Nashville, Tenn. based Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Southeast Medical Area Readiness Support Group, inspects his shot group of a paper target at the M4 Carbine zero course during the Best Squad Competition 2025 led by the Pinellas Park

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 Competition held here, from March 24, 2025, to March 30, 2025.

Dedicated Nurse Awarded Top in Leadership at Naval Hospital Jacksonville

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4/4/2025
Nurse Clinic Manager Kirsten L. Harvison

Leadership is often measured by experience, decision-making, and the ability to guide a team through the most challenging times. It is found in the quiet moments of compassion, the unwavering resilience in the face of adversity, and the deep commitment to patients and peers. Few embody these qualities so wholly, which is why Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville Nurse Clinic Manager Kirsten L. Harvison is the rightful recipient of the 2024 Military Health System Civilian Nursing Leadership Excellence Award.

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