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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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Aug 1, 2025

Retired Navy Nurse Leads with Compassion and Vision at Walter Reed

Terri Lavoie, Assistant Chief of Staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, attends her last Board of Directors meeting before retiring after more than 19 years as a civilian at Walter Reed

When a young Theresa “Terri” Lavoie told her father—a U.S. Navy officer—that she wanted to become a nurse, he disagreed. He reminded her she had been afraid of taking medicine when she was sick as a child and instead encouraged her to pursue business. But Lavoie knew where her heart belonged.

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Aug 1, 2025

Aeromedical Physician Assistants Ensure Warfighter Readiness

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph McIlvaine and Capt. Ryan Taylor, centered front row, pose with fellow aeromedical physician assistants and their assigned instructor pilots during hands-on flight training

In times of crisis, U.S. Air Force fighter pilots, aircrews, and missile crews lead the charge in defending the nation with medical professionals by their side committed to keeping them healthy and ready for the operational mission. Among members of this warfighting team are aeromedical physician assistants assigned to flying and operational units, ...

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