The wind was crisp as Marines stood in formation, with family and friends coming together in the winter morning. As the medal, the countenance of George Washington set in violet, was pinned over U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 2 William Faffler’s heart, his wife and children by his side.

The Defense Health Agency today announced TRICARE beneficiaries in the West Region have until Friday, Feb. 28, to update their payment information with TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the new West Region contractor, and pay their premiums or risk losing coverage.

The Defense Health Agency has extended the payment deadline for West Region beneficiaries who pay for TRICARE coverage via bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card. You now have until Friday, Feb. 28 to provide your payment information to TriWest.

In a historic first for the Air Force Medical Service, the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General selected Stephen M. Mounts as the U.S. Air Force deputy surgeon general on Nov. 1, 2024. Mounts is the first civilian to assume the role in the organization’s 75-year history.

U.S. Air Force airmen with the 18th Medical Group and 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron delivered life-saving care during a large-scale mass casualty training on Jan. 14, 2025. The exercise tested rapid response capabilities to prepare medical personnel for potential emergencies.

The Military Health System’s standard of care and top-notch medical personnel often outperform civilian health care.

Now that he is returning to duty, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Peters continues to recover through adaptive sports after suffering an ischemic stroke in 2021. “I remember when I was discharged from the hospital in a wheelchair, which I stayed in for a while, and look at me now. I've come so far. I can walk, run, and compete. No one would ever know ...

Do you know what to do when you or a family member feels sick, but it’s outside of business hours or it’s the weekend? TRICARE has a service called the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line that can help when you need healthcare guidance.

Airmen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, alongside medical professionals from the 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Flight and Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, conducted a personnel recovery training scenario in Djibouti on Dec. 7, 2024. The exercise focused on building interoperability, sharpening individual ...

Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Seileen Mullen, in her second time in the position, is departing the Military Health System on Jan. 17, 2025.

As efforts in the Arctic region continues to accelerate, senior leaders need to be confident that warfighters under their command will be able to operate at peak effectiveness for long periods in extreme cold. That’s why experts in nutrition, physical performance, and extreme environments from the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine ...

Are you looking for the latest details about your TRICARE health plan? TRICARE has updated its entire publications suite with information about your health plan. The new publications now include current details like how to find your TRICARE region, how to contact your regional contractor, and what you’ll pay for care.

Three leaders in military health have been recognized for their exceptional contributions to federal service and health policy leadership with the Presidential Rank Awards.

Service members are often in danger of experiencing cold weather-related injuries because of cold and wet conditions present during various training and operational activities.

As the new year begins, soldiers, their families and U.S. Army civilians have a variety of tools and programs available to support their overall well-being. From holistic health and fitness initiatives to spiritual readiness resources, free counseling, sleep assistance, and family support programs, the U.S. Army is committed to fostering resilience ...