Military medical professionals from the United States and partnering nations participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 gathered for a multinational medical symposium at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Starting June 25 2026, and ending June 30 2026.

The life of a Sailor is one of a traveler, with longs days at sea there are a multitude of obstacles and endless possibilities that face each and every member of the crew. At sea, life doesn’t take a pause. Emergent situations arise every day and when we face an obstacle we cannot overcome alone, we must rely on the strength and support of our shipmates.

Senior military medical leaders gathered onstage at the 2026 Military Health System Conference, in a resounding display of mission alignment and collaboration to discuss the path forward in warfighter readiness.

Starting July 1, 2026, Fort Riley Dental Clinics will officially phase out the routine use of heavy lead aprons and thyroid collars during dental X-rays. Thanks to modern digital technology, skipping the apron actually decreases your overall risk of radiation exposure.

Two Uniformed Services University medical students built a drone-era trauma course for the FBI, leading physicians and combat medics.

Sailors assigned to Expeditionary Medical Facility Kilo (EMF-Kilo) strengthened their expeditionary medical capabilities during a three-day training evolution at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune's Healthcare Simulation (SIM) and Bioskills Center from June 22–24, 2026.

Six days after crossing the finish line in Boston, one Air Force colonel laced up again and ran the London Marathon.

The U.S. Air Force Nurse Corps celebrates its 77th anniversary on July 1, 2026. From assisting in medevac during World War II to serving in military hospitals and clinics across the Military Health System today, discover the Nurse Corps’ decades-long commitment to the health and safety of Airmen and Guardians.

Lt. Col. (Dr.) Alexander T. Augusta faced challenges as he worked towards military medical excellence. His unprecedented impact on wartime care, hospital leadership, public health, and medical education paved the way for those behind him. Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center honors its namesake through high-quality, award-winning healthcare ...

U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Rota recently partnered with Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) schools to provide sports physicals for student athletes ahead of the 2026–2027 school year.

The Air Force Medical Command began its fourth inter-command transfer June 29, 2026, realigning medical Airmen currently under Air Force Global Strike Command to the 359th Medical Wing, Medical Readiness Command-Alpha.

The alarm broke the silence just before 2 a.m. Outside, the rain had finally eased after falling on and off for nearly two days, leaving the gravel trails slick with mud and scattered puddles. The air was cold enough that every breath lingered beneath the glow of headlamps cutting through the darkness. There were no loud cheers waiting at the starting ...

Friendship, or "amistad" in Spanish, brought more than 20 National Guard medical professionals from throughout the U.S. to Paraguay, but this is more than a cultural exchange. The seasoned practitioners are sharing thousands of hours of clinical experience with Paraguayan medical professionals while also offering care to locals during Exercise Amistad ...

Across the globe, as U.S. Naval forces project power and maintain maritime security, a highly specialized and often unseen element ensures these warfighters are protected. For the medical component of these global operations, the foundational logistical backbone is provided by the Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command.

Defense Health Agency Director Vice Adm. Darin K. Via has formally established regional centers of excellence to deliver premier specialty care supporting critical warfighting capabilities.