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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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Balancing passion and profession: A leader's journey to higher education

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12/11/2025
Staff Sgt. Dean Washington in front of a Veterinary Treatment Facility

For Staff Sgt. Dean Washington, a Veterinary Care Technician at the Wiesbaden Veterinary Treatment Facility, the path to a bachelor’s degree was a marathon, not a sprint. At 34, after years of dedication, he has recently completed his Bachelor of Science in Sports & Health Sciences from the American Military University.

Uniformed Services University Study finds Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants provide cost-effective care for Military traumatic brain injury patients

Article
12/11/2025
Military personnel in the field

A recent study led by researchers at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences has found that nurse practitioners and physician assistants deliver care for mild traumatic brain injury in the Military Health System at significantly lower costs than primary care physicians , with no clear compromise in quality.

United States Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Guantanamo Bay earns Navy Surgeon General's Health and Wellness Award

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12/11/2025
Navy Medicine Official Seal

U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Guantanamo Bay was recognized with the Navy Surgeon General’s Health Promotion and Wellness Blue-H Gold Star Award for excellence in advancing health and readiness among Sailors for the year 2024.

Continuum of mental health care for warfighters, families: Support is always there for you

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12/10/2025
No one fights alone infographic

The military offers a variety of mental health support, therapies, advice lines, and telehealth to help service members address and succeed in their unique military lifestyle challenges.

Mental health expert: ‘We all need help sometimes’

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12/10/2025
Mental health expert: ‘We all need help sometimes’

When she found it hard to reconnect with family after a deployment, this military commander and mental health professional realized she too needed a helping hand.

The new face of readiness: one Soldier's story of restoration and return to duty

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12/10/2025
Army Spc. Grant Dickerson poses for a photo with Cmdr. Daniel Hammer, left, maxillofacial surgeon and director of the Maxillofacial Restoration Program at Naval Medical Center San Diego, and Lt. Cmdr. Stephen Moreno, oral maxillofacial surgery residency program assistant director, before he undergoes a jaw-in-a-day surgery

When Army Spc. Grant Dickerson felt a sharp pain in his jaw after drinking something cold during a deployment earlier this year, he expected a routine dental issue. Instead, an X-ray revealed a dark lesion in his lower jaw.

Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed, MHS: leaders in ovarian disease treatment, research

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12/10/2025
Military health personnel speaking with a patient

The Gynecologic Oncology Division in the John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed, the Department of War’s only Center of Excellence for cancer care, provides presidential care for women with ovarian disease including cancer.

Air Force Medical Command transition strengthens medical readiness at Luke Air Force Base

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12/10/2025
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Evalyn McBryde (left), 56th Medical Support Squadron medical lab technician, prepares a patient for a blood draw

The Department of the Air Force is transitioning toward full implementation of the Air Force Medical Command, and on Dec. 2, 2025, initiated its most recent inter-command transfer to align the 56th Medical Group under AFMEDCOM’s 359th Medical Wing.

Maximizing Military readiness through medical standards, analytics and research

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12/9/2025
Maximizing Military Readiness Through Medical Standards, Analytics and Research

In 2025, the Military Health System celebrates 30 years of providing data-driven evidence to help military leaders understand health trends and make informed decisions about who can serve and how to keep the force healthy and ready to win the fight

Managing the digital ecosystem: Inside Guthrie Army Health Clinic's Information Management Division

Article
12/9/2025
Kevin Harris (left) and Sheldon Bush, both information technology specialists with the Guthrie Army Health Clinic’s Information Management Division, conduct a check of a server

Information technology, or IT, plays a significant role in almost every aspect of healthcare. From scheduling appointments to real-time charting during a visit and e-prescribing medication, technology is involved in virtually every stage of a patient’s journey. This digital connectivity ensures that healthcare delivery is seamless, efficient, and fully coordinated from start to finish.

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11 Chief Hospital Corpsman becomes Licensed Practical Nurse after passing National Council Licensure Examination

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12/9/2025
Chief Hospital Corpsman Christopher Marlo

Chief Hospital Corpsman Christopher Marlo, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, became one of the first Hospital Corpsmen in Mississippi to receive Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credentials after passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) in December 2025.

Air Force Research Laboratory invention deployed by Maryland State Police

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12/9/2025
A Maryland State Police medevac helicopter transports a patient to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center

A mobile medical documentation tool developed by Air Force Research Laboratory researchers is now deployed and being tested on Maryland State Police medevac helicopters. This marks the first time medical providers are using Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit to document and transfer civilian patients in the U.S.

Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center earns an ‘A’ Safety Grade

Article
12/9/2025
Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center

Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center has received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2025, demonstrating a commitment to providing high-quality care to all patients.

Army expands program that transforms how Soldiers prepare for combat

Article
12/9/2025
Lt. Gen. David Francis, Commanding General of the Center for Initial Military participates in a session of Army Holistic Health - Fitness physical training

Warfighting is at the forefront of everything we do in the Army, and over the past five years, the culture of human performance has evolved to ensure that Soldiers are prepared to fight and win our nation’s wars.

An enlisted airman’s journey to flight surgeon

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12/8/2025
An enlisted airman's journey to flight surgeon

Air Force Capt. (Dr.) Laura Barrera shares her journey from enlisted senior airman to a flight surgeon and emergency physician. She credits her success to the Uniformed Services University’s Enlisted to Medical School Preparatory Program, or EMDP2 — which charts a course for enlisted service members to become doctors, including challenging coursework, mentorship, and preparation for medical school.

Balancing passion and profession: A leader's journey to higher education

Article
12/11/2025
Staff Sgt. Dean Washington in front of a Veterinary Treatment Facility

For Staff Sgt. Dean Washington, a Veterinary Care Technician at the Wiesbaden Veterinary Treatment Facility, the path to a bachelor’s degree was a marathon, not a sprint. At 34, after years of dedication, he has recently completed his Bachelor of Science in Sports & Health Sciences from the American Military University.

Uniformed Services University Study finds Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants provide cost-effective care for Military traumatic brain injury patients

Article
12/11/2025
Military personnel in the field

A recent study led by researchers at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences has found that nurse practitioners and physician assistants deliver care for mild traumatic brain injury in the Military Health System at significantly lower costs than primary care physicians , with no clear compromise in quality.

United States Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Guantanamo Bay earns Navy Surgeon General's Health and Wellness Award

Article
12/11/2025
Navy Medicine Official Seal

U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Guantanamo Bay was recognized with the Navy Surgeon General’s Health Promotion and Wellness Blue-H Gold Star Award for excellence in advancing health and readiness among Sailors for the year 2024.

Continuum of mental health care for warfighters, families: Support is always there for you

Article
12/10/2025
No one fights alone infographic

The military offers a variety of mental health support, therapies, advice lines, and telehealth to help service members address and succeed in their unique military lifestyle challenges.

Mental health expert: ‘We all need help sometimes’

Article
12/10/2025
Mental health expert: ‘We all need help sometimes’

When she found it hard to reconnect with family after a deployment, this military commander and mental health professional realized she too needed a helping hand.

The new face of readiness: one Soldier's story of restoration and return to duty

Article
12/10/2025
Army Spc. Grant Dickerson poses for a photo with Cmdr. Daniel Hammer, left, maxillofacial surgeon and director of the Maxillofacial Restoration Program at Naval Medical Center San Diego, and Lt. Cmdr. Stephen Moreno, oral maxillofacial surgery residency program assistant director, before he undergoes a jaw-in-a-day surgery

When Army Spc. Grant Dickerson felt a sharp pain in his jaw after drinking something cold during a deployment earlier this year, he expected a routine dental issue. Instead, an X-ray revealed a dark lesion in his lower jaw.

Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed, MHS: leaders in ovarian disease treatment, research

Article
12/10/2025
Military health personnel speaking with a patient

The Gynecologic Oncology Division in the John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed, the Department of War’s only Center of Excellence for cancer care, provides presidential care for women with ovarian disease including cancer.

Air Force Medical Command transition strengthens medical readiness at Luke Air Force Base

Article
12/10/2025
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Evalyn McBryde (left), 56th Medical Support Squadron medical lab technician, prepares a patient for a blood draw

The Department of the Air Force is transitioning toward full implementation of the Air Force Medical Command, and on Dec. 2, 2025, initiated its most recent inter-command transfer to align the 56th Medical Group under AFMEDCOM’s 359th Medical Wing.

Maximizing Military readiness through medical standards, analytics and research

Article
12/9/2025
Maximizing Military Readiness Through Medical Standards, Analytics and Research

In 2025, the Military Health System celebrates 30 years of providing data-driven evidence to help military leaders understand health trends and make informed decisions about who can serve and how to keep the force healthy and ready to win the fight

Managing the digital ecosystem: Inside Guthrie Army Health Clinic's Information Management Division

Article
12/9/2025
Kevin Harris (left) and Sheldon Bush, both information technology specialists with the Guthrie Army Health Clinic’s Information Management Division, conduct a check of a server

Information technology, or IT, plays a significant role in almost every aspect of healthcare. From scheduling appointments to real-time charting during a visit and e-prescribing medication, technology is involved in virtually every stage of a patient’s journey. This digital connectivity ensures that healthcare delivery is seamless, efficient, and fully coordinated from start to finish.

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11 Chief Hospital Corpsman becomes Licensed Practical Nurse after passing National Council Licensure Examination

Article
12/9/2025
Chief Hospital Corpsman Christopher Marlo

Chief Hospital Corpsman Christopher Marlo, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, became one of the first Hospital Corpsmen in Mississippi to receive Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credentials after passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) in December 2025.

Air Force Research Laboratory invention deployed by Maryland State Police

Article
12/9/2025
A Maryland State Police medevac helicopter transports a patient to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center

A mobile medical documentation tool developed by Air Force Research Laboratory researchers is now deployed and being tested on Maryland State Police medevac helicopters. This marks the first time medical providers are using Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit to document and transfer civilian patients in the U.S.

Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center earns an ‘A’ Safety Grade

Article
12/9/2025
Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center

Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center has received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2025, demonstrating a commitment to providing high-quality care to all patients.

Army expands program that transforms how Soldiers prepare for combat

Article
12/9/2025
Lt. Gen. David Francis, Commanding General of the Center for Initial Military participates in a session of Army Holistic Health - Fitness physical training

Warfighting is at the forefront of everything we do in the Army, and over the past five years, the culture of human performance has evolved to ensure that Soldiers are prepared to fight and win our nation’s wars.

An enlisted airman’s journey to flight surgeon

Article
12/8/2025
An enlisted airman's journey to flight surgeon

Air Force Capt. (Dr.) Laura Barrera shares her journey from enlisted senior airman to a flight surgeon and emergency physician. She credits her success to the Uniformed Services University’s Enlisted to Medical School Preparatory Program, or EMDP2 — which charts a course for enlisted service members to become doctors, including challenging coursework, mentorship, and preparation for medical school.

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