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Graphic to highlight stress awareness. (U.S. Navy graphic by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Jonathan Clay/Released)

Stress Awareness: Help is here

May 21, 2025

Excessive stress, and lack of knowledge in how to handle it effectively, can be harmful and impact physical and mental health.


 Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Palacios makes Senior Airman Austin Irving laugh during a video interview, May 13, 2025.

'He Saved My Life': Suicidal Airman Recovers Thanks to Vigilant Wingman

May 21, 2025

The airman initially thought he had ruined his career by opening up, but he later said it was the best thing that could have happened to him.


Service members encounter a wide range of both rewarding and demanding experiences throughout their careers. To help manage the mental health challenges that may result from these experiences, free and confidential resources are available to support and enhance the well-being of service members. (Defense Health Agency-Public Health graphic illustration by Andrew Leitzer)

Commentary: Confidential mental health resources for service members

May 20, 2025

To help manage service-related mental health challenges, there are free and confidential resources available.


gt. Jacob Montgomery, a combat medic with the 501st Aviation Battalion, 1st Armored Division, and Capt. Aaron Chapman, an air medical physician assistant with the 501st Aviation Battalion, 1st Armored Division, perform a point-to-point blood transfusion on a simulated casualty during Exercise Combined Resolve 25-2 May 18, 2025 in Hohenfels, Germany.

Battalion conducts point-to-point blood transfusion training

May 19, 2025

The training scenario focused on rapidly providing blood to soldiers with simulated critical injuries in a simulated mass casualty event.


A parent holding a child's foot, which has a rash on it

Hand, foot, and mouth disease: What parents need to know

May 19, 2025

It starts with a fever and a cranky child, and then you notice the skin rash on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet...


Air Force medical leaders partner with joint forces, DOD researchers on Brain Health Initiative

May 19, 2025

In a combat zone, a single weapon discharge can unleash a force powerful enough to rattle the brain – without leaving a single visible mark


U.S. Army medics transport a role player patient toward an emergency room tent during a mass casualty exercise as part of Exercise Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness (DEFENDER) 2025, Vepriai Rocket Base, Lithuania, May 15, 2025.

Force Health Protection Division supports DEFENDER 25 across Lithuania

May 19, 2025

During Swift Response, OPMED’s Force Health Protection team provided essential support and expertise to U.S. Army medical providers.


Airman 1st Class Arianna Aponte observes as Defense Health Network Central Commander Maj. Gen. Thomas Harrell and Command Chief Master Sgt. Luis Magana check a mannequin for heart and lung sounds during their visit to Keesler Medical Center, Biloxi, Miss., May 6, 2025.

DHN Central leadership visits Keesler to recognize excellence, strengthen partnerships

May 19, 2025

DHN Central leadership visited Keesler Medical Group team, reinforcing vital role in supporting service members' health and readiness.


Behind Every Diagnosis: How Health Technology Powers Patient Care at Kenner

May 18, 2025

Kenner AHC celebrates our medical maintenance team during the week of Healthcare Technology Management week, May 18th - May 25th.


U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dejon Watson, a native of Gulfport, Mississippi, serves with 60th Medical Support Squadron alongside sailors at U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Watson, a biomedical equipment technician has been in the Air Force for five years.

Gulfport native serves alongside sailors at U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay

May 16, 2025

The skills and values needed to succeed in the Air Force are similar to those found in Gulfport.