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10 Nutrition Habits to be a Readiness CHAMP
Nutrition plays a critical connection between food, health, and mission readiness for service members and their families.
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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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When tragedy strikes, the response of a well-coordinated and highly trained medical team can make all the difference. At the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center, their commitment to excellence in medical care is reinforced by the seamless collaboration of active duty and civilian medical personnel from the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force. At one of the first joint-service medical hospitals in the military, they share resources, knowledge, and training to ensure that when it matters most, they are ready to respond.
With increasing demands for aeromedical support, the U.S. Air Force has introduced the 48O Aeromedical Physician designation, a role aimed at strengthening operational capabilities and addressing a critical shortage of flight surgeons.
Quality health care, patient safety and mission readiness drive U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay’s goals as the only medical treatment facility available at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.
Are you moving to a new home? Is it more than a 30-minute drive from your primary care manager? If so, TRICARE is making it simpler to keep your TRICARE Prime coverage. Now, most families who live more than 30 minutes but less than 100 miles from their PCM can continue seeing them without taking action.
What began as a routine evening jog for emergency physician U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Riley Hoyer quickly turned into a lifesaving effort when he encountered a teenage boy suffering from a severe stab wound in downtown Palm Springs on March 20.
The Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Psychiatry Residency Program is receiving national recognition that will provide additional psychotherapy training for NMCCL physicians-in-training and staff members.
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.
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