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Military Health System Announces Media Relations Award Winners
The Military Health System Communications and Public Affairs Division announced on June 4, 2025, the winner of the 2024 Kevin M. Dwyer Memorial Media Relations Awards.
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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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At U.S. Army Sustainment Command headquarters, the Office of the Surgeon works hard to ensure soldiers and deployed personnel are in tiptop shape to complete its worldwide missions.
Eight Army Reserve soldiers from various downtrace units under the Pinellas Park, Florida-based Army Reserve Medical Command competed against 17 Army Reserve soldiers of the Gillem Enclave, Georgia-based 3rd Theater Medical Command during the AR-MEDCOM and 3rd TMC Best Squad Competition held here, from March 24, 2025, to March 30, 2025.
Leadership is often measured by experience, decision-making, and the ability to guide a team through the most challenging times. It is found in the quiet moments of compassion, the unwavering resilience in the face of adversity, and the deep commitment to patients and peers. Few embody these qualities so wholly, which is why Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville Nurse Clinic Manager Kirsten L. Harvison is the rightful recipient of the 2024 Military Health System Civilian Nursing Leadership Excellence Award.
In the wake of a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Southeast Asia on March 28, personnel from the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research-Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences sprang into action to support emergency medical response efforts at Bangkok’s Phramongkutklao Hospital.
Imagine prepping for a complex surgery, only to discover a crucial piece of equipment is missing—thousands of miles from home. That's the challenge the U.S. Air Force operating room team faced during a recent medical mission to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. They knew they needed a readily available, sterile, and flexible material—the type found in common surgical gloves.
One of the Defense Department's core priorities is restoring the warrior ethos across the military. Ensuring service men and women are in good mental health is one of the fastest ways to ensure warfighters are ready and focused on the important missions that lie ahead.
At Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, training isn’t just a requirement-it’s a mission imperative. Supporting the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson, BJACH is equipping its medical teams with the skills and confidence needed to deliver world-class care at home and in combat.
At Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Yasmin Freckleton is proving that resilience is a way of life for the Air Force.
When a space module carrying astronauts splashes down, a joint recovery team from the Department of Defense and NASA springs into action. The two organizations have collaborated on multiple missions throughout the years, prioritizing speed and, most importantly, safety.
U.S. Army Health Clinic Ansbach strengthened international partnerships and enhanced medical collaboration during its annual Host Nation Day, held on March 20. A total of 48 host nation medical professionals from Germany, the Netherlands, and Ireland joined U.S. Army medical staff for a day focused on fostering relationships and aligning efforts to support service members, their families and the wider community.
Naval Health Clinic Lemoore celebrates National Physicians Week (March 25-31) and National Doctor's Day (March 30) with its recognition of its military doctors.
Soldier readiness is more than being physically and mentality fit to fight. Sleep is also a key component to readiness, as it directly impacts decision-making, reaction time, and overall performance.
Brief article on ammunition ship explosions in World War II.
Retrospective article on the the Medical Surveillance Monthly Report's first 30 years of publishing.
Brief report on forecasting influenza with the Long Short-Term Memory Model during the 2023-2024 influenza season.
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