U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Jonathan Shumaker, Uniformed Services University non-commissioned officer, is recognized for outstanding service to the Department of Defense.

Military and civilian planners from the United States and six partner nations met this week in Norfolk, Virginia, to make final plans for the upcoming Continuing Promise 2025 deployment.

When a civilian collapsed from cardiac arrest at a busy U.S. Air Force dining facility, it wasn’t just a medical emergency — it was a moment that showcased the life-saving power and purpose of military health professionals.

Medical Readiness Command, Pacific (MRC, P) held a Change of Command ceremony, welcoming its new commander, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen, and honoring the outgoing commander, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Bill Soliz, for his exceptional service. The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, military personnel, and civilian staff, marking a ...

Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Stephen Ferrara visited Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center on April 17, where he met with hospital leadership, toured key departments, and hosted a town hall for staff.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum on April 24, 2025, directing a comprehensive review of medical conditions to ensure recruits meet the high physical and mental standards required for service.

This year marks a significant milestone for the Medical Surveillance Monthly Report as we celebrate its 30th anniversary. Throughout its three decades, MSMR has continuously improved its content with the goal of providing readers with unbiased, scientifically rigorous, evidence-based medical surveillance information on the current status, trends, ...

A new Department of Defense pilot program is easing health care headaches for U.S. civilian employees living in Japan.

U.S. Navy sailors assigned to the Preventive Medicine Department of the Expeditionary Medical Facility at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, welcomed Japanese Self Defense Force medical personnel for a "mil-to-mil" public health exchange on Feb. 11, 2025.

A sailor serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point credits his Boy Scout mentors for setting him on the path to serving in the U.S. Navy.

A new biomarker-based tool developed by USU researchers aims to improve treatment decisions for complex extremity injuries in military and civilian patients.

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Service Policy and Oversight visited Misawa Air Base, Camp Foster, and Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka to meet with installation and military hospital and clinic leadership and staff from April 7 to 11, 2025.

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Holly Berkley, a Navy obstetrician-gynecologist assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Twentynine Palms, has been named the U.S. Navy’s Junior Winner of the Award for the Advancement of Women Physicians in Military Medicine, a national-level recognition honoring her years of leadership, advocacy, and commitment to ...

In a historic feat of teamwork, precision, and lifesaving expertise, members of the Wyoming Air National Guard’s 187th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron played a critical role in the first successful evacuation of a cardiac arrest patient from McMurdo Station, Antarctica, in more than 35 years.

Jasmine Biggs was awarded the Lt. Col. Karen Wagner Leadership Award on April 10. Biggs earned the award for her significant contributions, selfless service and commitment to the U.S. Army Medical Department mission.