Keith Bass, assistant secretary of war for health affairs, outlines his framework for stronger federal health workforce in support of warfighter readiness.

When Lt. Christopher Barajas arrived at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Twentynine Palms, which supports Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms, in December 2024, he quickly recognized a challenge facing the installation’s hearing conservation program: service members needed audiograms to remain medically ready, but the primary testing site was ...

Faculty, students, and staff from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences made a notable impact at this year’s AMSUS - Society of Federal Health Professionals annual meeting during the scientific poster session, showcasing the depth and strength of the university’s research portfolio.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border, executed routine tactical combat casualty care exercises while deployed at the southern border, February 2026.

March is National Nutrition Month. As a military community, taking simple, sustainable steps toward better health through improved nutrition directly impacts medical readiness, resilience and long-term wellness.

In a critical effort to ensure peak medical readiness for the Navy's hospital ships, subject matter experts from across Navy Medicine gathered at Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command Detachment Fort Detrick to review the Authorized Medical Allowance List for pharmacy and anesthesia, key components supporting Role 3 medical care.

Dental assistants play a critical role in keeping Soldiers healthy, deployable and ready to support the mission. From preparing treatment areas to assisting during procedures and maintaining infection control standards, these professionals help ensure dental teams can deliver timely care that supports Soldier readiness across the installation.

Two distinguished Uniformed Services University faculty members earned national recognition for their exceptional contributions to military dentistry and psychiatric nursing.

Lt. Cmdr. Eric Gonzales, from Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command , Williamsburg, VA, recently played a key role in supporting Exercise KEEN EDGE 26, a bilateral U.S.-Japan command post exercise focused on crisis response and high-end conflict operations. The exercise, held from January 20 to February 5, tested the capabilities of U.S. and ...

Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Lemoore recently certified nine Sailors from the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Lemoore as CPR instructors.

When an injured service member reaches the intensive care unit, there is no room for uncertainty.

Total Force Fitness (TFF) is a framework that enables individuals to achieve optimal health and become high-performing service members.

The modernized program is anchored in scientifically grounded health measures and a more rigorous assessment model. The goal is to enhance warfighter readiness by encouraging Airmen to build durable fitness habits that support sustained, career-long performance.

As part of Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026, U.S. Air Force Reserve dental personnel are working alongside their Nevician counterparts to deliver essential dental care while strengthening relationships across the Caribbean.

Munson Army Health Center recognized Sgt. Alexander Shannon and Pfc. Harris Halverstadt as the organization’s Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Quarter, respectively, highlighting their commitment to excellence, professionalism, and medical readiness.