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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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June 5, 2026

World-class medicine: Inside Walter Reed's pharmacies

U.S. Army Pfc. Giselle Aranda retrieves medication from the pharmacy shelves at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center boasts one of the most innovative and comprehensive approaches to pharmaceutical care within the U.S. Military Health System. While many people dread a trip to the pharmacy, typically imagining having to stand in line to acquire their prescriptions, that is not the case at this flagship facility. Walter ...

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June 5, 2026

NAVSTA Guantanamo Bay breaks ground on $227M ambulatory care center

Rear Adm. Robert Hawkins, director of Defense Health Network Atlantic and commander of Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, addresses installation leadership, contracting representatives, and project stakeholders during a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new ambulatory care center aboard Naval Station Guantanamo Bay

Naval Station Guantanamo Bay celebrated a significant milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony June 2 to mark the beginning of construction on a new ambulatory care center and dental clinic to improve healthcare services for area service members and their families.

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June 4, 2026

Navigating change with purpose: inTransition supports mental health resilience

Mental healthcare is vital to all warfighters and to those transitioning to new duties or leaving the military. The Defense Health Agency’s inTransition program can help you make those changes and follow key tips to stay mentally resilient through life changes. An inTransition expert provides key tips to stay mentally resilient before, during, and after a transition.

Mental healthcare is vital to all warfighters and to those transitioning to new duties or leaving the military. The Defense Health Agency’s inTransition program can help you make those changes and follow key tips to stay mentally resilient through life changes. An inTransition expert provides key tips to stay mentally resilient before, during, and ...

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June 4, 2026

Bridging the Gap: EACE’s Research Advances Upper Extremity Rehabilitation for Warfighters

Service members must meet unique physical requirements, often performing movements where upper extremity strength, endurance, and agility are essential for mission fulfillment. Shoulder injuries are common, yet historically, rehabilitation protocols have been slower to advance than those for lower extremity injuries. Recognizing this gap, Dr. Marisa Pontillo, a Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Scientist with the Defense Health Agency Research and Development’ s Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence, is redefining efforts to improve shoulder recovery for warfighters.

Service members must meet unique physical requirements, often performing movements where upper extremity strength, endurance, and agility are essential for mission fulfillment. Shoulder injuries are common, yet historically, rehabilitation protocols have been slower to advance than those for lower extremity injuries. Recognizing this gap, Dr. Marisa ...

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June 4, 2026

IHS program hosts international senior medical officers for AAMIMO 2026

The International Health Specialist Program Office and Air Force Medical Service leaders hosted nine international senior medical officers from eight major allies and partners to showcase the IHS program and global health engagement efforts at the Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Virginia.

The International Health Specialist Program Office and Air Force Medical Service leaders hosted nine international senior medical officers from eight major allies and partners to showcase the IHS program and global health engagement efforts at the Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Virginia.

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June 3, 2026

Treating four-legged warfighters: Navy corpsmen train in canine tactical combat casualty care

Hospitalman Brianna Ochoa (left) and Hospital Apprentice Halima Steward (right) participate in a Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care training course

Hospital corpsmen assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Twentynine Palms strengthened their operational medical capabilities in May 2026 through a Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care course taught by Army veterinary personnel, providing participants with specialized training designed to help save the lives of military working dogs ...

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June 2, 2026

Building trust through shared expertise

New Hampshire National Guard members, Cabo Verde Armed Forces Medical Unit members and medical professionals from the Ministry of Health pose for a group photo in front of a C-12 Huron multipurpose aircraft

A joint New Hampshire National Guard medical team conducted an aeromedical exchange with its state partners in Praia, Cabo Verde from May 20 to 22.

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