Defense Health Agency Director Vice Adm. Darin K. Via has formally established regional centers of excellence to deliver premier specialty care supporting critical warfighting capabilities.

One Airman's recovery from obesity, diabetes and fatty liver disease became more than a clinical success at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. It exemplified how trust, teamwork and patient ownership can restore readiness - an approach that earned U.S. Air Force Maj. Shawn Kim recognition as an Air Force Medical Service Trusted Care Hero.

The Defense Health Agency has formally designated Naval Medical Center San Diego's Maxillofacial Restoration Program as a Department of War Specialty Center of Excellence.

Madigan Army Medical Center's Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Program has launched a new partnership with Child and Youth Services Child Development Centers across Joint Base Lewis-McChord to provide specialized training designed to help staff better manage challenging behaviors in young children, including those on the autism spectrum.

For Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Dante Hendrix, wearing the Navy uniform was always a matter of family tradition.

Navy Lt. j.g. Drew Murray, a nurse assigned to U.S. Naval Hospital Guam, recently earned recognition as a recipient of the 2025 Military health System Nursing Leadership Excellence Award in the junior military category.

U.S Naval Hospital Guam completed installation of a new 72 kilowatt computed tomography scanner Feb. 13, with a second unit scheduled for installation in the coming months as part of a planned modernization effort.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and two of its healthcare providers earned awards for high reliability and exceptional patient care during the 2026 Military Health System Conference held May 26-29 in Dallas, Texas.

The Rodriguez Army Health Clinic is advancing military physical readiness in the Caribbean by offering flexible, accessible rehabilitation through the Sword Thrive program, which allows service members to recover on their own schedules and promotes quicker return to duty.

Service members must meet unique physical requirements, often performing movements where upper extremity strength, endurance, and agility are essential for mission fulfillment. Shoulder injuries are common, yet historically, rehabilitation protocols have been slower to advance than those for lower extremity injuries. Recognizing this gap, Dr. Marisa ...

Retired U.S. Army Special Operation Forces Maj. Jonathan Turnbull, gravely injured in Syria, was medevaced for lifesaving care across the world. Through treatment with the Military Health System, he found recovery, mental health support, and adaptive sports — culminating in his participation for the 2026 Warrior Games.

The Defense Health Agency announced May 6 that Walter Reed National Military Medical Center earned a Leapfrog "A" hospital safety grade for spring 2026.

Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center has been reverified as a Level III trauma center by the American College of Surgeons, the only U.S. Air Force medical facility to earn this designation. This achievement reaffirms MOMMC’s commitment to the Southern Nevada Trauma System and providing high quality care for injured patients in northeast Las Vegas.

Adam Keller is a retired Navy air traffic controller who was diagnosed with IgA nephropathy in 2018. IgA nephropathy, also known as Berger disease, is a chronic kidney disease caused by the buildup of immunoglobulin A, an antibody involved in immune system function, within the kidneys.

Physicians, nurses, dentists, and other Military Health System professionals, along with several facilities, were honored at 2026 MHS with in Dallas, Texas, May 28. The honors highlighted meritorious achievements in a range of topics, including leadership, innovation, and advancements in warfighter healthcare.