As the U.S. military and its adversaries shift focus to the Arctic, working with partner nations in cold-weather regions to make sure our warfighters can survive those extremes has never been more important.

This fall, a team of researchers and leadership with Naval Medical Research Unit EURAFCENT engaged with strategic U.S. military partners to improve surveillance of and refine treatment for infectious diarrheal diseases, a persistent operational challenge impacting warfighter health and lethality.

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Arsides Garay, assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River, has completed the rigorous L00A Joint Qualification Requirement (JQR), culminating in a successful final qualification flight.

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command (NMFDC) is mission driven and people powered. Today, we highlight Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Joel Barnes, the Lead Petty Officer for the Navy Medicine Training Support Command’s (NMTSC) Advanced Radiographer Program, Detachment Portsmouth.

Medical/Surgical Section nursing staff at Brooke Army Medical Center participated in a simulation training skills fair Nov. 17-21.

In battle, Marines know that if a serious wound doesn’t kill you, bleeding out could. As rounds crack overhead and the chaos of conflict ensues, the battle to get life-saving blood transfusions at the front lines is a difficult task. This challenge is magnified by the austere environments Marines operate from, such as remote expeditionary advanced ...

U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Guantanamo Bay was recognized with the Navy Surgeon General’s Health Promotion and Wellness Blue-H Gold Star Award for excellence in advancing health and readiness among Sailors for the year 2024.

For Staff Sgt. Dean Washington, a Veterinary Care Technician at the Wiesbaden Veterinary Treatment Facility, the path to a bachelor’s degree was a marathon, not a sprint. At 34, after years of dedication, he has recently completed his Bachelor of Science in Sports & Health Sciences from the American Military University.

A recent study led by researchers at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences has found that nurse practitioners and physician assistants deliver care for mild traumatic brain injury in the Military Health System at significantly lower costs than primary care physicians , with no clear compromise in quality.

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.

When she found it hard to reconnect with family after a deployment, this military commander and mental health professional realized she too needed a helping hand.

The Gynecologic Oncology Division in the John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed, the Department of War’s only Center of Excellence for cancer care, provides presidential care for women with ovarian disease including cancer.

The Department of the Air Force is transitioning toward full implementation of the Air Force Medical Command, and on Dec. 2, 2025, initiated its most recent inter-command transfer to align the 56th Medical Group under AFMEDCOM’s 359th Medical Wing.

When Army Spc. Grant Dickerson felt a sharp pain in his jaw after drinking something cold during a deployment earlier this year, he expected a routine dental issue. Instead, an X-ray revealed a dark lesion in his lower jaw.

In 2025, the Military Health System celebrates 30 years of providing data-driven evidence to help military leaders understand health trends and make informed decisions about who can serve and how to keep the force healthy and ready to win the fight