In February 2026, the newly appointed director of the Defense Health Agency, Vice Adm. Darin K. Via, made one thing clear: the DHA is a combat support agency.

Senior U.S. military medical leaders from across the Indo-Pacific region gathered at historic Ford Island in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, April 14 to 16 to discuss healthcare and medical readiness efforts and plan for the year ahead. The Spring 2026 Strategic Offsite meeting included more than 100 key staff members from the Defense Health Agency’s Defense ...

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune’s Annual Research Symposium highlights the importance of military-civilian partnerships in the realms of medical and dental research. The symposium, held on April 16, 2026, is in its 16th year of showcasing academic endeavors of medical and dental personnel, both military and civilian throughout Eastern and Coastal ...

For the soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, peak physical performance is a prerequisite for the mission. But the same grit required to navigate alpine terrain and high-tempo operations often comes at a steep physical cost.

The MASCAL is a mass casualty exercise that divided personnel into medical response teams to test their ability in providing life-saving care in austere environments at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 15, 2026.

USU hosted federal dental leaders to synchronize graduate education, integrate AI innovations, and enhance joint force clinical readiness.

In the vast, high-stakes theater of the Indo-Pacific, the difference between a saved life and a medical bottleneck often comes down to two things: where you are and what you have.

Annual influenza vaccines are no longer mandatory, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a video posted today on social media.

Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy Medical Treatment Facility, welcomed their new commanding officer, Capt. Damian Storz, during a ceremony at the Island Club, on Naval Air Station North Island, today. Storz assumed command from Capt. Charles Dickerson, who served as the MTF commanding officer since 2024.

Senior leaders from the Army, Navy and Marine Corps provided an update on steps their respective branches are taking to improve the quality of life for service members during a hearing in Washington yesterday before the House Armed Services Committee's readiness subcommittee.

Bolling Medical Squadron Public Health ensures the medical mission readiness for military members, federal civilian employees and military families throughout Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and supporting agencies in the National Capital Region by eliminating preventable hazards before they reach the community.

Gen. Stephen Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, kicked off the 41st Space Symposium’s program on April 14, 2026, by reflecting on 250 years of military history, and how that legacy continues to shape the Joint Force’s identity and readiness.

Naval Medical Center San Diego highlighted major advancements in military medical research during its 41st annual Academic Research Competition and Innovation Day on April 10. The event, a cornerstone for the command's commitment to medical innovation, featured 17 podium presentations and 70 poster displays from leading researchers and clinicians.

As operational demands, family responsibilities and the pace of military life continue to challenge service members and their families, April’s dual observance of Stress Awareness Month and Alcohol Awareness Month highlights a critical connection: how stress is managed can directly impact long-term health, resilience and readiness.

The Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs have jointly released a new Tobacco Use Treatment to help service members and veterans quit tobacco.