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Continuum of mental health care for warfighters, families: Support is always there for you
The military offers a variety of mental health support, therapies, advice lines, and telehealth to help service members address and succeed in their unique military lifestyle challenges.
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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Poor sleep and sleep disorders commonly affect service members' quality of life, readiness, and performance. Symptoms include loud snoring, choking or gasping.
Injuries at bootcamp can end a military career before it starts. That’s why trainers and drill instructors take countless precautions to ensure trainees stay fit and healthy.
Here’s what the Army’s top dentist thinks service members should keep in mind about their dental health.
“The soldiers knew whether there was a dentist on base. Those who needed something found me.”
Advances in dental technology are improving care and increasing the number of patients willing to get treatment when needed.
Thousands of service members have been supporting civilian hospitals with testing, vaccinations and treatment of seriously ill patients.
While millions watch NFL players battle it out in the Super Bowl, the real MVPs on Sunday will be chicken wings—more than 1 billion will be consumed before, during and after the game! Whether you bake, roast, fry or order in your chicken wings, don’t forget the four food safety steps that night.
Doctors say women sometimes fail to recognize their unique warnings signs for heart problems.
Here are some USDA food safety tips to enjoy a safe Super Bowl Sunday.
Helping service members – especially aviators – see clearly without glasses is key to military readiness.
Forward-deployed service members don’t always have the luxury of optimal sleep. But good strategies to manage sleep loss can help mitigate the impact on performance and readiness.
Today’s military recruits are more likely than ever to sustain a serious injury at their initial military training. Here’re some tips for how to prepare before shipping out.
Late last year, the Air Force launched Invisible Wounds Initiative Command Team Campaign
Your mouth is a gateway to your body. Bad oral hygiene can lead to serious health consequences that may affect your military readiness.
No, George Washington did not have wooden teeth. But he did struggle with dental problems for most of his life.
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