The U.S. Air Force Nurse Corps celebrates its 77th anniversary on July 1, 2026. From assisting in medevac during World War II to serving in military hospitals and clinics across the Military Health System today, discover the Nurse Corps’ decades-long commitment to the health and safety of Airmen and Guardians.

Friendship, or "amistad" in Spanish, brought more than 20 National Guard medical professionals from throughout the U.S. to Paraguay, but this is more than a cultural exchange. The seasoned practitioners are sharing thousands of hours of clinical experience with Paraguayan medical professionals while also offering care to locals during Exercise Amistad ...

Across the globe, as U.S. Naval forces project power and maintain maritime security, a highly specialized and often unseen element ensures these warfighters are protected. For the medical component of these global operations, the foundational logistical backbone is provided by the Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command.

Defense Health Agency Director Vice Adm. Darin K. Via has formally established regional centers of excellence to deliver premier specialty care supporting critical warfighting capabilities.

Service members assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border conducted an aeromedical evacuation after receiving a request to assist a civilian who was experiencing a medical emergency while supporting border barrier construction in a remote mountainous area of southern Arizona, June 17.

The alarm broke the silence just before 2 a.m. Outside, the rain had finally eased after falling on and off for nearly two days, leaving the gravel trails slick with mud and scattered puddles. The air was cold enough that every breath lingered beneath the glow of headlamps cutting through the darkness. There were no loud cheers waiting at the starting ...

As the Military Health System marks 250 years of military medicine, the Uniformed Services University educates and equips the force.

U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Rota recently partnered with Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) schools to provide sports physicals for student athletes ahead of the 2026–2027 school year.

The 59th Medical Wing officially activated the Lackland Mental Health Squadron during a ceremony June 25, marking a significant milestone in the organization's continued commitment to strengthening the readiness and resilience of Airmen while positioning the unit to meet the evolving demands of military medicine.

The Defense Health Agency has formally designated Naval Medical Center San Diego's Maxillofacial Restoration Program as a Department of War Specialty Center of Excellence.

A Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) healthcare trainee joined three others from Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center at Fort Belvoir, Virginia to graduate from one of the most demanding yet rewarding programs in the Military Health System on June 12.

The Air Force Medical Command began its fourth inter-command transfer June 29, 2026, realigning medical Airmen currently under Air Force Global Strike Command to the 359th Medical Wing, Medical Readiness Command-Alpha.

One Airman's recovery from obesity, diabetes and fatty liver disease became more than a clinical success at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. It exemplified how trust, teamwork and patient ownership can restore readiness - an approach that earned U.S. Air Force Maj. Shawn Kim recognition as an Air Force Medical Service Trusted Care Hero.

Fireworks in the neighborhood or streets can be a big part of many celebrations. People use them during holidays such as the Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve, and other special events. Fireworks can be exciting and beautiful to watch. However, they can also be dangerous, especially to the eyes.

Munson Army Health Center leaders visited The University of Kansas Health System June 24 to observe firsthand how the health system’s Military Training Program helps sustain readiness of military healthcare professionals in the region.