When Jiayu Shao raised his right hand in June to take the oath of office, he wasn’t just becoming a U.S. Air Force officer—he was fulfilling a dream decades in the making. After immigrating to the United States in 2001, Shao began his journey at the Uniformed Services University as a research trainee.

The Department of Air Force transferred more than 178,000 biological samples from Vietnam and Korean War veterans to the Department of Veterans Affairs in August, concluding an 18-year effort to safeguard them for future studies.

Subject matter experts from across Navy Medicine assembled at NMRLC Detachment Fort Detrick to conduct an Authorized Medical Allowance List review in support of large deck amphibious ships, Sept. 22-25.

Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Yokosuka, Japan, conducted a large-scale mass casualty drill Sept. 23, testing its ability to triage, treat and transport multiple simulated patients during a crisis.

Leaders at Munson Army Health Center welcomed team members from the Topeka-based VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System and Leavenworth’s Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center to Fort Leavenworth, Sept. 17.

Wisconsin Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 115th Medical Group began a training affiliation agreement with UW Health September 12, ensuring Airmen maintain readiness through consistent, real-world experience.

Navy Medicine commands and partners responded to an urgent requirement request from U.S. Naval Hospital, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Sept. 19, delivering critical surgical equipment and expertise that bolstered medical readiness across the Fleet and Joint Force.

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.

A long-term joint study between the NCAA and the U.S. military is testing biomarkers that may reveal how the brain responds to concussions, repeated head impacts, and other health risk factors.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has successfully completed its first Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis procedure, a groundbreaking advancement in vascular surgery for Department of Defense patients.

Air Force Global Strike Command continues its partnership with the Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine in making significant progress with the Missile Community Cancer Study - a comprehensive investigation into potential health risks associated with service in the missile community.

In November 2024, the Army announced a new hazardous materials management system that would replace the Environmental Safety and Occupational Health – Management Information System and streamline the process for users.

A child’s astonished look gave added weight to a vexing issue openly addressed at Naval Hospital Bremerton, September 18, 2025.

Patients, staff, and visitors at Kenner Army Health Clinic can now expect stronger wireless connections and improved network reliability thanks to a sweeping upgrade completed across the main clinic and all outlying buildings.

Suicide continues to be a serious public health concern that touches families, workplaces, and communities across the nation. Understanding depression, recognizing warning signs, and knowing where to turn for help are critical steps in preventing tragedy.