A sense of urgency emboldens their movement as they trudge through the muddy waters to reach their wounded. Amid exhaustion and upheaval, these service members come alive. Operation Blue Horizon is a U.S. Navy Reserve-led joint-service exercise that allows medical personnel to hone their critical medical care skills while under pressure.

Peace through strength—one of the Defense Department's basic tenets—is partially achieved through readiness. A ready, focused force isn't possible without the crucial medical care offered to warfighters to ensure they're equipped for any fight that might come.

Naval Medical Forces Pacific recently hosted the Operational Medicine Health Informatics Advisory Group for Fleet, Navy Medicine, and Joint Operational Medicine Information Systems program leaders who showcased an innovative operational medicine system poised to transform Expeditionary Medicine capabilities and enhance the effectiveness of medical forces.

The Uniformed Services University Center for Rehabilitation Sciences Research spearheaded the Bionics for Veterans Advanced Surgical Training in Rome, uniting military and civilian medical professionals from Europe and the U.S. to advance limb restoration techniques, enhance care for wounded warriors, and strengthen international partnerships in ...

The Air Force Medical Command achieved its initial operational capability on March 12, 2025, marking the activation or establishment of the Department of U.S. Air Force’s newest direct reporting unit headquarters, two intermediate medical readiness commands, and six of seven medical wings.

March is Brain Injury Month and one Expeditionary Medical Facility- Mike service member has shown resiliency through her experience.

As a leading Army Medical Treatment Facility, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center has long provided outstanding healthcare to service members, their families, and veterans. This commitment to excellence extends beyond patient care to the vital education and training of our next generation of highly skilled resident professionals in the Family Medicine ...

Due to a lack of burn beds and trained personnel, mass casualty events involving burns could pose challenges for critical care physicians. Researchers at the Institute of Surgical Research Organ Support and Automation Technologies team, known as CRT3, and the ISR Clinical Burn Center are investigating the use of mixed reality tools to reduce morbidity ...

The Navy is looking at the future of warfare and with solutions of how to treat wounded are being explored.

USU-Walter Reed surgical team earns national recognition for exceptional patient outcomes, receiving the prestigious American College of Surgeons NSQIP Meritorious Achievement Award.

Soldiers at Fort Cavazos Soldier Recovery Unit went on a journey to heal through glass blowing, allowing them “to take some respite time away from their normal daily routine of appointments and other responsibilities and have a chance to go out and experience something new,” said adaptive reconditioning specialist.

Senior Department of Defense (DoD) officials engaged directly with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center staff during a Senior Leaders Forum on March 7, addressing concerns ranging from military medical readiness to workforce reductions and efficiency improvements.

Dental assistants provide specialized support to assist U.S. Navy Dental Corps officers in diagnosing, treating, and caring for patient’s oral health. They were acknowledged with Dental Assistants Recognition Week, March 2-8, 2024.

During a combined training session at Erbil Air Base on Feb. 26, 2025, participants of the Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve continue to share lessons learned and best practices of patient care, including blood transfusion protocols.

U.S. Space Command’s Command Surgeon hosted the 4th Annual USSPACECOM Joint Space Medicine Forum at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, in conjunction with 1st Air Force, Detachment 3, Feb. 11-13, 2025.