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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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July 1, 2026

Joint Task Force Southern Border conducts medevac in Arizona mountains

An Army HH-60M Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopter assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border sits on a flight line

Service members assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border conducted an aeromedical evacuation after receiving a request to assist a civilian who was experiencing a medical emergency while supporting border barrier construction in a remote mountainous area of southern Arizona, June 17.

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July 1, 2026

Keeping an eye on fireworks safety

Fireworks

Fireworks in the neighborhood or streets can be a big part of many celebrations. People use them during holidays such as the Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve, and other special events. Fireworks can be exciting and beautiful to watch. However, they can also be dangerous, especially to the eyes.

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June 29, 2026

Medal of Honor recipient found hope, lifelines within the Military Health System

Medal of Honor recipient found hope, lifelines within the Military Health System

Retired Army Capt. Florent Groberg intercepted a suicide bomber, later receiving the Medal of Honor. The 2026 Military Health System Conference keynote speaker shares his story of recovery, and how the support of medical professionals and a fellow wounded warrior helped him transform his hardest moments into a new mission.

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June 26, 2026

Naval Hospital Jacksonville nurse travels to train African nurses

Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Marsh, assigned to Naval Hospital Jacksonville, poses for a photo with participants in his two-week Trauma Nursing and Surgical Trauma training

Imagine being hand-selected to lead medical training in a foreign country where their main language is a different one than your own. This recently became reality for Expeditionary Medical Facility 150-Mike Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Marsh, who currently serves as the associate director of medical services at Naval Hospital Jacksonville. Marsh led a two-week ...

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June 26, 2026

Men's health: Caring for the body, mind, and spirit

Col. Patrick W. Miller, commander of Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, prepares to throw a pass during the Army Heritage Month Ultimate Football Challenge

During Men’s Health Month, experts at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital are encouraging men to take a holistic approach to wellness by caring for the body, mind and spirit. Together, physical health, mental resilience and spiritual well-being help support readiness, strengthen relationships and improve overall quality of life.

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June 26, 2026

Uniformed Services University mourns passing of military medicine, surgical pioneer Dr. Norman Rich

Photo of Dr. Norman Rich

Retired Army Col. (Dr.) Norman M. Rich, a pioneering combat surgeon and the founding chair of the Department of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University (USU), passed away June 18, 2026, at the age of 92. His medical career spanned more than four decades, during which he helped build the university and shape the future of military medicine. As the ...

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