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Health Care Access in Japan: DOD Medical Leader Conducts Listening Tour at U.S. Bases to Better Understand Successes and Challenges
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Service Policy and Oversight visited Misawa Air Base, Camp Foster, and Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka to meet with installation and military hospital and clinic leadership and staff from April 7 to 11, 2025.
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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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U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Jonathan Shumaker, Uniformed Services University non-commissioned officer, is recognized for outstanding service to the Department of Defense.
When a civilian collapsed from cardiac arrest at a busy U.S. Air Force dining facility, it wasn’t just a medical emergency — it was a moment that showcased the life-saving power and purpose of military health professionals.
Military and civilian planners from the United States and six partner nations met this week in Norfolk, Virginia, to make final plans for the upcoming Continuing Promise 2025 deployment.
Medical Readiness Command, Pacific (MRC, P) held a Change of Command ceremony, welcoming its new commander, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen, and honoring the outgoing commander, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Bill Soliz, for his exceptional service. The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, military personnel, and civilian staff, marking a significant transition in leadership for the command.
Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Stephen Ferrara visited Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center on April 17, where he met with hospital leadership, toured key departments, and hosted a town hall for staff.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum on April 24, 2025, directing a comprehensive review of medical conditions to ensure recruits meet the high physical and mental standards required for service.
A sailor serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point credits his Boy Scout mentors for setting him on the path to serving in the U.S. Navy.
U.S. Navy sailors assigned to the Preventive Medicine Department of the Expeditionary Medical Facility at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, welcomed Japanese Self Defense Force medical personnel for a "mil-to-mil" public health exchange on Feb. 11, 2025.
A new Department of Defense pilot program is easing health care headaches for U.S. civilian employees living in Japan.
A new biomarker-based tool developed by USU researchers aims to improve treatment decisions for complex extremity injuries in military and civilian patients.
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Holly Berkley, a Navy obstetrician-gynecologist assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Twentynine Palms, has been named the U.S. Navy’s Junior Winner of the Award for the Advancement of Women Physicians in Military Medicine, a national-level recognition honoring her years of leadership, advocacy, and commitment to mentorship in the military medical field.
In a historic feat of teamwork, precision, and lifesaving expertise, members of the Wyoming Air National Guard’s 187th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron played a critical role in the first successful evacuation of a cardiac arrest patient from McMurdo Station, Antarctica, in more than 35 years.
Jasmine Biggs was awarded the Lt. Col. Karen Wagner Leadership Award on April 10. Biggs earned the award for her significant contributions, selfless service and commitment to the U.S. Army Medical Department mission.
U.S. Army medical soldiers, assigned to the European Simulation Center at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, administered advanced combat medical skills training to Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel during an intense six-week training course held in the United Kingdom.
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