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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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April 13, 2026

From immigrant to architect of smiles: The unconventional journey of a U.S. Army Dentist

U.S. Army Captain Rachel Shi working on a procedure

For many, the path to a dream is a straight line. For Captain Rachel Shi, a general dentist assigned to McDonald Army Health Center Tignor Dental Clinic, it has been a journey of intentional detours, unexpected mentors, and the discovery that true strength lies in embracing a different path. Her story is not just one of success, but a testament to ...

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April 10, 2026

From classroom project to national resource: Uniformed Services University graduate's online course expands orofacial pain education

Air Force Lt. Col. Rory Fredrick, a dentist with the 134th Medical Group, Tennessee Air National Guard, performs a routine exam on a member

A course developed at the Uniformed Services University as part of a graduate health professions education project has grown into a widely used training resource for military and civilian dental professionals nationwide. Cmdr. James M. Hawkins, a U.S. Navy dental officer and recent 2026 AMSUS Dental Award recipient, created the online course on ...

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April 9, 2026

Physical training injury prevention

Military personnel running outside for a fitness test

The U.S. Air Force will begin official scoring under the new standards of the Physical Fitness Readiness Program on July 1.

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