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A bone stress injury is a type of musculoskeletal overuse injury that results from gradual, repetitive force on the bone tissues. MSK overuse injuries continue to be a primary reason for service members’ medical visits and cost the Department of Defense billions of dollars annually. (Defense Health Agency-Public Health graphic illustration by Andrew Leitzer)

Bone stress injury risk reduction optimizes force readiness

April 22, 2025

Scientists now have a better understanding of some factors that may increase the risk of service members’ developing a BSI.


Researchers from USU's SC2i and HJF have developed WounDx™ to help surgeons make quick, accurate treatment decisions for complex extremity injuries. (Graphic credit: Sofia Echelmeyer, USU)

WounDx™: Revolutionizing Wound Care to Improve Warfighter Readiness and Reduce Costs

April 22, 2025

A new biomarker-based tool developed by USU researchers aims to improve treatment decisions for complex extremity injuries in military and civilian patients.


MANAMA, Bahrain (April 16, 2025) Emergency Response Team (ERT) assigned to U.S. Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit (NMRTU) Bahrain assess casualties at the Casualty Collection Point (CCP) during an instillation-wide mass casualty (MASCAL) exercise on board Naval Air Station (NSA) 1 Bahrain. This MASCAL exercise is the second of three Emergency Preparedness evolutions scheduled from March through May 2025 to assess capabilities and improve response safety and efficiency to potential real-world threats within the Central Command (CENTCOM) Area of Operation (AOR). Manama, Bahrain, April 16, 2025. (U.S. Navy courtesy

Navy medical forces in Bahrain improve readiness during casualty exercise

April 22, 2025

The drill featured 25 role-playing victims presenting with various levels of trauma.


Alisha Pichette (left) and Sydney Gallegos (right) introduce their sons to one of the chickens during a local Courir de Mardi Gras “Chicken Chase." The family-friendly event gave military children and parents a chance to engage in a cherished Louisiana tradition together while stationed at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson.

Strong Families, Strong Future: Supporting Military Children at BJACH

April 22, 2025

The Child and Family Behavioral Health Services team at BJACH provides targeted support to help children and families.


Capt. Timothy Johnson is U.S. Army Sustainment Command’s command surgeon environmental science and engineering officer. “If we are doing our job effectively, you don’t even know it is happening. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, we work hard to ensure it is done in a way that is safe for everyone.” (Photo by Jon Micheal Connor, ASC Public Affairs)

Medical officer helps keep ASC personnel healthy, safe

April 22, 2025

As an ESEO, Johnson said his primary duty is preventive medicine.


Col. Matthew Mapes, the Evans Army Community Hospital commander, far left, poses with Maj. Josha Goldberg, the Department of Education chief at EACH, his wife, Kaylanda Pinkerton, the chief nurse for the Mountain Post Birthing Center, and their son, Ryder, during Goldberg's Soldiers Medal ceremony, April 18, 2025. Goldberg was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for his actions during a community sporting event in 2024.

Evans Army Community Hospital nurse awarded Soldier’s Medal for heroism

April 22, 2025

The Soldier’s Medal is awarded to a service member who distinguished himself or herself in a non-combat situation.


Industrial Hygienists Lt. Adiaratou Sidibe (left) from NMRTC Twentynine Palms and Kurt Bowen (right) from NMRTC Camp Pendleton conduct Blast Overpressure (BOP) sampling alongside Marines at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, March 25, 2025. The joint field training allowed teams to collect real-time data on BOP exposure—an occupational hazard resulting from explosive detonations and weapons fire that can impact neurological health.

NMRTC Twentynine Palms industrial hygienists assist Pendleton with blast overpressure monitoring

April 21, 2025

Blast Overpressure is defined as the sharp, instantaneous rise above ambient atmospheric pressure resulting from an explosion.


Smiling woman with words "DHA: Unlock Your Health"

Unlock your health: need help with your TRICARE benefit?

April 18, 2025

A beneficiary counseling and assistance coordinator can help


Spc. Chester A. Kowalski II, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, and his spouse Adrienne Webster proudly welcome their newborn daughter, Arabella, born March 25 at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital.

Women’s health services get high marks from patients

April 18, 2025

Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is providing compassionate, high-quality care to expectant mothers and women across the Fort Johnson community.


Staff Sgt. Yesica De Leon, non-commissioned officer in charge of the Warrior Operational Medicine Clinic for the 319th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, removes a blood pressure cuff off of Capt. Holly Prouty, Aerospace Medicine Flight Commander for the 319th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., April 3, 2025. De Leon provides direct patient care for military members, dependent family members and veterans that report to the 319th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nailah Pacheco)

Two 319th Medical Group airmen selected for nurse enlisted commissioning program

April 18, 2025

The program allows enlisted members of any Air Force Specialty Code to pursue a nursing degree while remaining on active duty.