Leaders from the Department of the War convened at the Hampton Roads Convention Center for the annual Holistic Health and Fitness Symposium, held May 12-14. The event brought together experts from the five readiness domains, Army senior leaders, industry, and academia to share lessons learned and best practices for enhancing warfighter readiness.

“Ready-Five” is a term many Expeditionary Medicine (ExMed) Sailors are all-too-familiar with, meaning they need to be ready to deploy with a notice of only five days. To meet this rigorous standard, constant training is required to ensure skills are developed and maintained to prepare Sailors for the fight.

U.S. Air Force medical leaders gathered in Garmisch this week for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Surgeon General annual tabletop exercise.

The U.S. Navy provides the combat credibility and persistent global presence that secures U.S. vital interests in contested environments around the globe. The health and readiness of every Sailor and Marine have become more critical than ever. Ensuring that our warfighters are medically prepared for the future isn’t just a supporting task; it’s a ...

From daily operational readiness support to unexpected community relations assistance to surprising Armed Force Day recognition, such has been the standard of late for Navy Lt. Erica Fallon.

Military and civilian medical personnel at U.S. Naval Hospital Guam recently participated in specialized obstetrics and gynecology training focused on advancing maternal-fetal medicine capabilities and improving patient care outcomes.

A historic win highlights tri-service collaboration and the critical role of military graduate dental education in operational readiness.

Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms continues to strengthen the next generation of healthcare professionals in 2026 through its ongoing collaboration with Western University of Health Sciences, providing optometry students with hands-on clinical training in a military healthcare environment while supporting patient care and medical readiness at the Marine ...

Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan was drafted into military service as a combat medic Aug. 29, 1968, and served in South Vietnam from March 1969 to March 1970. However, it was the bravery he displayed at 22, during a three-day battle, that led to him receiving the Medal of Honor nearly 50 years later.

Known as the “Father of Gastric Physiology,” Maj. (Dr.) Williams Beaumont showed that scientific research and medical experiments can provide a better understanding of how the body functions, giving military doctors the ability to provide better, more effective, and adaptive care.

USU celebrates the deep compassion, clinical excellence, and leadership of the Class of 2026 medical graduates.

Naval Medical Center San Diego’s Medical Logistics Warehouse earned the Navy & Marine Corps Fisher House Volunteer of the Year award for its continued support of Fisher House San Diego and the military families it serves.

Army Reserve and Air Force personnel partnered at the Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel warehouse at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, April 6-10, 2026, to build and standardize medical supply systems in preparation for upcoming large-scale training exercises and real-world patient care operations.

Public Health Department officials from Munson Army Health Center discussed ticks, associated tick-borne illnesses and the MilTICK program during a community outreach event May 8 at the Fort Leavenworth Post Exchange.

Naval Medical Forces Development Command and Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command are mission driven and people powered. Hospital Corpsman 1st Class JoAnna Bucheger, assistant manager for NMLPDC's enlisted commissioning programs, answered a few questions about her vital support to NMLPDC and the NMFDC region.