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Stay in the Game- Stop Measles Before it Starts!

Measles Cases on the Rise in the U.S.: Recognize the Symptoms and Protect Your Family

April 17, 2025

As of April 10, there have been 712 confirmed cases in 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


Luisa Rodriguez, 5th Medical Operations Squadron laboratory technician, prepares chemistry quality control material at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 29, 2025. Chemistry quality control is conducted to prevent defective products from reaching the customer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

Military medical laboratory professionals help ensure readiness

April 17, 2025

Defense Health Agency military medical laboratory professionals play a crucial role in supporting warfighter readiness.


Col. Mark Stackle, commander, and Command Sgt. Major Jan “Eddy” Miller present a certificate of appreciation to Ernesto and Shirly Lozares, who were recognized as Family of the Year, during the annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio – Fort Sam Houston, Texas, April 16, 2025. BAMC volunteers contributed more than 26,000 hours of service in 2024. (DoD photo by Jason W. Edwards)

BAMC recognizes exceptional service of volunteers

April 17, 2025

What sets BAMC apart are the volunteers who donate their time.


Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel take part in the six-week specialized Platoon Combat Medical Training Program conducted recently in the United Kingdom. The tailored program includes scenarios like delivering care with little or no light available, dealing with mass casualties, caring for trauma patients for lengthy periods with barely any resources, delivering care in transit and chemical warfare scenarios. According to a British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) report, more than 52,000 Ukrainians have been trained in the UK in basic battlefield first aid and over 450 in combat medic skills since the start of the war. (UK Ministry of Defence image) (UK Ministry of Defence Photo)

U.S. Army medics in Europe take part in training Ukrainian military medics

April 17, 2025

The intense six-week-long course can teach around 50 Ukrainian trainees at a time.


Contestants compete in the Senior World Cup Foil Fencing Championship in Cairo, Egypt on March 9, 2025. Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms Chiropractor Carrie J. Belleson recently returned from the event, where she served as the sole medical provider for the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Foil Fencing Teams, helping both squads earn silver medals. Drawing from years of experience with national teams like USA Fencing and USA Swimming, Belleson applies the same high-performance care she provides to elite athletes to support the health and readiness of active-duty service members. Her international experience treating injuries in high-pressure, real-time environments strengthens her approach to keeping Marines and Sailors mission-ready through early intervention, mobility optimization, and preventative care (Courtesy photo from FIE - International Fencing Federation).

Twentynine Palms chiropractor supports Team USA at fencing world cup in Egypt

April 16, 2025

Unlike larger national teams, where comprehensive medical teams often travel together, Belleson is often the sole medical provider for the fencing team.


An LC-130 which is a ski-equipped Hercules from 139th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron taxis at Williams Field, a compacted snow ice runway at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Joint Task Force–Support Forces Antarctica (JTF–SFA), oversees the activities of the joint services and provides Department of Defense support to the National Science Foundation (NSF) and United States Antarctic Program (USAP) through Operation Deep Freeze. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist RJ Stratchko/Released)

Against all odds: Wyoming guard airmen make history with Antarctic cardiac evacuation

April 16, 2025

The patient, a U.S. civilian contractor and veteran of more than 20 Operation Deep Freeze missions, suffered a massive heart attack at McMurdo Station.


My Military Health

My Military Health Virtual Platform convenience, effectiveness promoted in San Diego

April 16, 2025

My Military Health is a new patient-centered initiative that combines flexible in-person and virtual care options.


U.S. Air Force Capt. Brittany King, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron nurse practitioner from San Diego, California was selected as the 18th Wing Shogun of the Week at Kadena Air Base, Japan. This program, is an opportunity for outstanding company grade officers/non-commissioned officers to be recognized by KAB leadership as well as showcase these leaders to their peers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

TRICARE’s Near Patient Program: What To Know

April 15, 2025

If you have TRICARE Prime Overseas or TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas, the NPP can help facilitate your health care in ten overseas locations.


Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jonathan Shumaker, USU and DoD’s Service Member of the Year, signals to an incoming medical team carrying a patient to a medevac helicopter during the University’s annual Bushmaster exercise. (Photo credit: Tom Balfour, USU)

Hospital corpsman named 2024 OSD junior enlisted service member of the year

April 15, 2025

Petty Officer First Class Jonathan Shumaker is recognized for outstanding service to the Department of Defense.


Heave to for Occupational Therapy… In conjunction with April designated as Occupational Therapy Month, Ms. Teri Nyblom, NHB certified occupational therapist assistant showcased to her Physical Therapy Department colleagues on how occupational therapy can help those in need to recuperate, recover, and rehabilitate from an injury. Nyblom tasked her coworkers with a series of upper extremity drills - such as a traditional tug of war contest - specifically designed to exercise, enlighten and educate them in her chosen field. (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer).

Occupational therapists provide a handy reminder at Naval Hospital Bremerton

April 15, 2025

Occupational therapists provide crucial support at military treatment facilities like Naval Hospital Bremerton.