A routine day quickly turned into a high-stakes scenario at U.S. Naval Hospital Rota as staff responded to a simulated neonatal emergency, working side by side with Spain’s 061 public ambulance service, which provides emergency medical response and transport.

Human space flight presents itself with a myriad of unique challenges. A wide variety of factors and logistics must be considered just to make a mission happen and even more to make a mission successful. Ultimately, all of the logistics, planning and training will go unnoticed after a successful launch, but that is the point.

For retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Clarence Davis, life in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment was defined by precision, pressure, and pride.

Team members with the Defense Health Agency’s Operational Medical Systems program management office routinely engage with military medical providers, industry partners, and stakeholders from across the Department of War to refine their product development strategies.

On April 16, a nearly head-on collision on a highway outside Sacramento, California sent Dr. June Ruse rushing to the Sutter Roseville Medical Center trauma bay. A contract psychologist at Beale Air Force Base, Ruse supports service members and their families in addressing the emotional and psychological challenges associated with military service. ...

The U.S. Army today announced the implementation of the new Combat Field Test (CFT), a major update to its physical readiness program designed to align fitness standards with the demanding realities of modern combat.

Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) regularly partners with the fleet and with service members across the U.S. military to develop timely solutions that address maritime and multi-domain requirements. The command’s research informs policies aimed at protecting the health of the undersea warfighter.

Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 68th Rescue Squadron completed the Combat Leader Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 17, enhancing their operational readiness and leadership skills through a series of simulated mission objectives to test both their tactical proficiency and decision-making under pressure.

An Occupational Therapist serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point keeps Marines and Sailors mission ready by providing care for their most mission essential assets: their hands.

Naval Hospital Bremerton hosted a blood drive, April 15, 2026, in coordination with the Armed Services Blood Bank Center – Pacific Northwest.

Leadership of the United States Army Medical Department Activity, Fort Polk’s medical company changed hands April 22 during a ceremony at Spike Field, as Capt. Michael C. Johnson relinquished command to Capt. Crystal J. Absher.

USU’s Digital Transformation Integration Center bridges the gap between clinical lived experience and battle-ready innovation for the warfighter.

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, the 24th Medical Officer of the Marine Corps, met with Blount Island Command leadership April 22 in Florida to assess how Navy-provided health services integrate with Marine Corps prepositioning programs and expeditionary logistics.

Sailors assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Twentynine Palms are playing a key role in supporting the health, safety, and success of the 29 Palms Farmers Market at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, bringing fresh food options and community engagement to service members and their families.

The Washington National Guard’s 10th Civil Support Team hosted a multi-agency Radiation Response Workshop, April 3, 2026 at Camp Murray, Wash., focused on bringing together federal, state, and local partners to strengthen coordination and readiness for radiological incidents.