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DOW extends health care supplement pilot for civilian employees in Japan
The Department of War today announced the extension of the Pilot Health Insurance Enhancement for DOW Civilian Employees in Japan, reaffirming the department’s commitment to improving access to medical care for its overseas workforce, and adding interpreter support.
Lapse in Federal Appropriations
The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status. Visit www.dha.mil/shutdown for more information.
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Hundreds of Oregon National Guard members are increasing support of hospitals throughout the state in their second hospital relief mission during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) medical school student Air Force 2nd Lt. Kristen Bishop was doing clinical rotations at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth when she was asked to change her rotations to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for a special side assignment.
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Air Force Master Sgt. Grainger Grainger discovered his passion for fitness while on deployment in 2014.
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Top health leaders talk about the recent spike in COVID-19 infections and the impact on the military community.
A multi-year clinical investigation successfully tested the hypothesis that novel viral microRNA biomarkers can help identify trauma patients at risk for poor outcomes early on in their trauma recovery.
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U.S. Air Force Airmen are deployed in support of continued Department of Defense COVID response operations to help communities in need.
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