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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.
The Military Health System is an interconnected network of service members whose mission is to support the lives and families of those who support our country. Everyday in the MHS advancements are made in the lab, in the field, and here at home. These are just a few articles highlighting those accomplishments that don't always make it to the front page of local papers.
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Two years after the Department of the Air Force implemented the Brandon Act, its impact continues to grow across the force. Built on principles of transparency, accessibility, and trust, the act empowers service members to seek mental health support when they need it - on their terms.
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Services Policy and Oversight Susan Orsega, the former chief nurse officer for U.S. Public Health Service, highlights the vital role that nurses have in caring for our warfighters and families in recognition of National Nurses Week.
Surgeons General from each of the three military services, the National Guard, and the Joint Staff surgeon addressed key issues affecting military health during a roundtable discussion at the 2025 Military Health Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 30.
The Uniformed Services University played a central role at the Military Health System Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, showcasing its leadership in shaping the future of military medicine through innovative education, strategic vision, and critical studies.
Military healthcare leaders closed the 2025 Military Health System conference by sharing their praise, excitement, and confidence to continue to collaborate in support of warfighter readiness.
In the world of medicine, some professionals work behind the scenes, quietly transforming lives in ways most people never see. Robert Robinson, 633d Dental Squadron anaplastologist maxillofacial prosthetist, is one of those hidden gems in the Department of Defense.
The Defense Health Agency has announced that 16 military hospitals received an "A" rating in the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assessment for Spring 2025. These high grades reflect the DHA's ongoing dedication to transparency and providing high-quality care to service members and their families.
The Department of Defense is commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, one the great historical events of American history. Within the U.S. military, World War II made the nurse an indispensable aspect of battlefield medical care.
A U.S. Army nurse assigned to Evans Army Community H ospital was awarded the Soldier’s Medal on April 18, 2025, for his actions during a community sporting event in 2024.
The Dental Health Activity – Fort Drum celebrated the accomplishments of four American Red Cross Dental Assistant Program students during a graduation ceremony April 18, 2025.
Airmen of the 102nd Medical Group, Detachment 1, provided medical and casualty support during the 129th Boston Marathon, April 20, 2025.
The Military Health System Awards recognized excellence in military medicine during a ceremony at the 2025 MHS Conference held in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 30.
This editorial from the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine discusses increased research focus on the female warfighter, to improve knowledge and awareness of individualized risk management for individuals exposed to extreme terrestrial environments, both in mission-critical scenarios as well as training.
Report on long-acting reversible contraception and unintended pregnancy among U.S. active duty service members, 2017–2018.
Surveillance Snapshot on mid-season vaccine effectiveness estimates for influenza: the Department of Defense Global Respiratory Pathogen Surveillance Program, 2024-2025 season.
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