Be a Brain Warrior: Protect. Treat. Optimize.

The Department of Defense leads in the treatment and research of brain-related injuries and is committed to identifying breakthroughs to improve the lives of individuals who have sustained brain injuries. DOD’s efforts address a holistic view at brain health and brain injuries—before, during, and after any blast exposure or other injury.

The DOD considers protectingtreating, and optimizing brain health a top priority.

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TBI, considered one of the signature wounds of war in the 21st century, presents complex and challenging problems for many of our service members.

More than 509,000 service members have sustained TBI since 2000, according to reports from the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence.

See below for TBI resources for health care providers, leaders, service members, veterans, families, and caregivers.

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Military Health System experts collaborate with NATO partners on brain health guidelines to improve warfighter readiness

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In reaffirming its commitment to implementing protective actions against blast exposure for warfighters, the Military Health System collaborated with experts across the Department of War to develop and release the NATO report, “Guidelines to mitigate military occupational brain health risks from repetitive blast exposure.” The landmark guidelines ...

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Vision Center of Excellence

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The Vision Center of Excellence leads and advocates for programs and initiatives with the following three inter-related goals: to improve vision health, optimize readiness, and enhance quality of life for service members and Veterans.

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June 24, 2026

TBICoE Clinical Recommendation Training Series: Management of Headache Following Concussion

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This TBICoE virtual training provides evidence-based guidance to evaluate and manage post-traumatic headaches, based on the "Assessment and Management of Headache Following Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury," clinical recommendation.

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Acute Concussion Care Pathway: MACE 2 and PRA Training

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The Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence hosts a combined Military Acute Concussion Evaluation 2 and Progressive Return to Activity clinical recommendation virtual training. Attendees may earn two CEUs through the Defense Health Agency Continuing Education Program Office.

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Warrior Care

The mission of the Office of Warrior Care Policy is to ensure wounded, ill, injured, and transitioning service members receive high quality care and seamless transition support through proactive leadership, responsive policy, effective oversight, and interagency collaboration.

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TBICoE Education Series: Blast Overpressure — A Panel Discussion

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The TBICoE Education Series is an enterprise-wide learning opportunity for Military Health System and Defense Health Agency stakeholders. Since inception, this series provides trainings and events relevant to warfighter readiness, discussing specialty topics and current research related to TBI.

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June 2, 2026

Sept. 18 TBICoE Education Series: Blast Overpressure — A Panel Discussion

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This session will bring together operational, safety, medical, and scientific leaders in the field of blast overpressure to address its effects on service members, military operations, and long-term health.

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Psychological Health Center of Excellence

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The Psychological Health Center of Excellence collaborates across the Department of War to improve mental health service delivery and promote psychological health in service of human performance and operational readiness.

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Hearing Center of Excellence

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The Hearing Center of Excellence, or HCE, fosters and promotes the prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, rehabilitation, and research of hearing loss and auditory injury. The goal is to reduce the tangible and intangible costs of hearing loss and auditory injuries among U.S. military personnel and Veterans. HCE works with the Department of ...