The Defense Health Agency is now 11 years old. With over 700 medical, dental and veterinary hospitals & clinics, and a global workforce of almost 130,000 civilians and military personnel, DHA serves over 9.5 million service members, retirees and their families. Anytime, anywhere, always.

While every command has a proud history and heritage, Air Force Global Strike Command’s legacy - and the medical professionals who have supported its mission - has been of special consequence to the defense of the United States.

As a hospital corpsman, U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Wayne Maurice Caron took his duty to care for the men around him so seriously that, during a firefight in his first month in Vietnam, he ignored his own wounds to tend to everyone else. Caron never returned home from that mission, but his valor and selflessness led him to receive a posthumous ...

The Defense Health Agency and the National Museum of Health and Medicine are pleased to announce the “Military Medical Innovation: The Future is Here” program scheduled for July 27, 2024.

Purple Heart Day is celebrated annually on August 7th to honor and remember U.S. military members who were wounded or killed in action while serving their country.

Military medical innovations are changing the way health care is delivered in the Military Health System. During this family-friendly Health Innovation Month event, visit with Department of Defense experts as they showcase the latest in virtual reality, medical simulation, and much more. This event is free and open to everyone!

Join NMHM during Audiology Awareness Month for a virtual science café with U.S. Army Lt. Col. (Ret.) John Merkley from the Hearing Center of Excellence to learn how the amazing ear works and what can cause hearing loss. Merkley will demonstrate the anatomy of the ear using HCE's 3D interactive ear models that enable you to explore both normal ...

Join NMHM for a book talk with Jonathan Reich as he discusses Lindbergh's achievements beyond his familiar feats. In the 1930s, along with his partner, Dr. Alexis Carrel, Lindbergh developed the first cardiac perfusion pump, allowing organs to continue to function outside the body during surgery

Join NMHM for a morning of specialized activities for Scouts. Scouts will visit activity stations focused on first-aid badge requirements including triage, outdoor injuries, medical response, first-aid kits, and emergency responders

Ten years ago, Joseph Merfeld, an enlisted U.S. Air Force staff sergeant and manpower analyst at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, was moving his family’s belongings from base housing into a home off base when he noticed his boss walking across the street towards him.

The first week of July 2024, sailors and staff of the Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point celebrated 56 years of the clinic’s role in the readiness of Marines serving in eastern North Carolina and the wellness of their families and nearby communities.

On July 1, 2024, the Air Force Medical Service celebrated its 75th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its long history of providing medical support to the U.S. Air Force. Established in 1949, the AFMS has played a crucial role in ensuring the health and readiness of airmen and Guardians, evolving through the decades to operate in dynamic ...

The 126th birthday of the U.S. Navy Hospital Corps was celebrated with great pride and tradition at the Defense Health Headquarters on June 17. The ceremony, attended by distinguished guests and personnel, honored hospital corpsman's rich legacy and invaluable contributions to the United States Navy and beyond.

United States Navy Captain Anja Dabelić makes history at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune as the first woman to lead the Medical Center since its establishment as a haven for care some 80 years ago.

The Battle of Midway stands as a pivotal moment in World War II, a turning point that decisively shifted the balance of power in the Pacific. For the Navy, June 4, 1942, remains a sacred date, one that not only celebrates a historic victory but also encourages us to look back on the tremendous courage and sacrifice of all who served. This includes the ...