Delivering for the Warfighter
Our fifth DHA Director, Vice Adm. Darin K. Via, has set a new, warfighter-focused course for the military's vast health enterprise. "The Defense Health Agency, in its entirety, is a combat support agency," Via said.
“Everything we do…exists for one reason, and that is to support warfighter readiness.”
From the clinics to the front lines, the DHA steadfastly serves as a force multiplier through warfighter medical readiness. We are committed to supporting our joint force, delivering timely, high-quality care that keeps the human weapon system healthy, deployable, and lethal.
Our Combat Support Capabilities
We provide support for operating forces engaged in planning for or conducting military operations. These include support during conflicts or other military activities related to countering threats to U.S. national security. Our medical-related combat support capabilities include:
Armed Forces Medical Examiner
Armed Services Blood Program
Global Medical Provider Network
Public Health
Joint Trauma System
Medical Research and Development
Supplemental Patient Transport
An Integrated System of Health & Readiness
In cooperation with the Joint Staff Surgeon and military medical departments, DHA leads the DOD integrated system of readiness and health through a global health care network of military and civilian medical professionals, including military hospitals and clinics around the world.
Army Medicine
Navy Medicine
