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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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April 30, 2026

Test for colorectal cancer at home

Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) Kit

The Fecal Immunochemical Test is an at-home, safe, noninvasive screening tool that checks for early indicators of colorectal cancer. Early detection through regular screening is vital for maintaining your health and mission readiness.

Technical Document
April 30, 2026

M2 Alerts

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M2 Alerts contain Open Blasters (unresolved issues), Closed Blasters (resolved issues or pertinent information), and Data Issues (pertinent information).

Technical Document
April 30, 2026

M2 Data Dictionary

.XLSX | 6.84 MB

The M2 Data Dictionary contains information on object classes and objects in the M2. Appendices contain additional information related to fields in the MDR.

Technical Document
April 30, 2026

MDR Alerts

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MDR Alerts contain Open Blasters (unresolved issues), Closed Blasters (resolved issues or pertinent information), and Data Issues (pertinent information).

Article
April 30, 2026

Army medic leads life-saving response after bear attack in Alaska

Army Sgt. Zachariah Clark, a combat medic assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, poses for a photo

When a bear attacked two soldiers during a land navigation exercise in the rugged Alaskan wilderness, Army Sgt. Zachariah Clark was not on duty as a medic; he was a participant, navigating the same challenging terrain as his fellow soldiers. But when the call for help came, Clark's training, leadership and commitment to his team took over.

Article
April 30, 2026

Navy Medicine renews commitment to excellence in trauma care

Military personnel posing for a picture

Navy Medicine reaffirmed its long-term strategic partnership with Cook County Health to sustain the skills of expeditionary medicine teams and clinical care until 2031during a signing ceremony to extend its program at the Cook County Health Professional Building, April 28.

Article
April 29, 2026

Naval Medical Research Unit Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central Executive Officer oversees research into operational health threats

Cmdr. Micah Kinney, executive officer, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) EURAFCENT, poses outside of the command headquarters.

Naval Medical Research Unit EURAFCENT supports force health protection and warfighter readiness. The command identifies, studies and mitigates infectious disease threats that can degrade operational capability in forward-deployed and austere environments. By emphasizing early detection, surveillance and prevention, the command’s work has and continues ...

Article
April 29, 2026

Sudden death of a service member shines a light on inherited heart conditions in the military

Petty Officer Second Class William Amilcar Gomez Jr.

The sudden death of Petty Officer Second Class William Amilcar Gomez Jr. during a military training exercise was a shock that reverberated through the lives of his family, friends, and colleagues. At age 29, he was very active and told his family he was looking forward to advancing his career in the Navy after graduating from the Universal Technical ...

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