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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

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.

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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.

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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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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 ...

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April 21, 2026

Hegseth: Flu vaccine optional

Vials of the flu vaccine

Annual influenza vaccines are no longer mandatory, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a video posted today on social media.

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April 21, 2026

Army orthopedic excellence keeps 10th Mountain Division climbing

Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, arrive at the radio station during an annual winter competition

For the soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, peak physical performance is a prerequisite for the mission. But the same grit required to navigate alpine terrain and high-tempo operations often comes at a steep physical cost.

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