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Turning 65? What you need to know about Medicare and TRICARE For Life

Turning 65? What you need to know about Medicare and TRICARE For Life

Oct. 15, 2026

Learn how Medicare affects your TRICARE coverage at age 65.


JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — Members of the Madigan Army Medical Center community participate in a Medical Readiness Battalion blood donation competition at Madigan’s Medical Mall, Sept. 23-25, 2026. The three-day event encouraged Soldiers, staff and other eligible donors to give blood while fostering friendly competition among MRB companies. Although the competition tracked donations by company, participation was open to anyone interested in donating. The company contributing the most blood relative to its size will be awarded the event trophy. The blood drive highlighted the importance of blood donation in supporting patient care, medical readiness and the military community.

Friendly rivalry, vital mission: Madigan MRB sparks lifesaving competition through blood drive

Oct. 14, 2026

Fostering friendly unit rivalry brings out the best in our Soldiers, but at the end of the day, every pint collected serves the exact same mission.


Photo By Maria Christina Yager | Defense Health Network West selected six Munson Army Health Center civilian pharmacy employees as top performers in its annual pharmacy award competition. From left, Jason Brozek, Supervisory Pharmacist of the Year; Christina Puppolo, Supervisory Pharmacy Technician of the Year; Carolyn Remmenga, General Administrative Support Staff of the Year; Jessica Leradahl, Outstanding Pharmacy Technician of the Year; and Jarrod Miller, Outpatient Pharmacist of the Year. Not shown, Vielka Asbury, Support Pharmacy Technician of the Year. The six employees will advance to the Defense Health Agency-level competition. DHA will announce the winners during the Joint Federal Pharmacy Seminar, Nov. 1-3, 2026, in National Harbor, Maryland.

Six Munson pharmacy employees earn DHN West awards, advance to DHA competition

Oct. 13, 2026

The team supports outpatient care at Munson and the medical mission at the Fort Leavenworth Military Corrections Complex.


From left, Chief Hospital Corpsman Noah Morrison, Hospitalman Apprentice Amari Carter and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Wetherington provide simulated emergency medical treatment to a training mannequin inside a medical tent during a mass casualty exercise at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Detachment Bridgeport, California, July 27, 2026. The exercise tested casualty assessment, trauma care and team communication to strengthen operational medical readiness. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo).

Bridgeport hospital corpsmen put battlefield medical skills to the test

Oct. 13, 2026

These exercises are in line with our commanding officer's guidance to continuously train skill sustainment and proficiency in building brilliance in the basics.


Dr. Monali Sakhalkar, an ophthalmologist at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center performs the first joint surgical case at Eisenhower Army Medical Center.

Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Augusta VA complete first joint surgical case under new partnership

Oct. 13, 2026

The collaboration will help both organizations prepare for future demands on the regional health care system.


Photo By Sean Hall | JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. — U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Hytower, a practical nursing specialist assigned to Madigan Army Medical Center, speaks with members of the news media inside a clinical training and simulation area at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Oct. 7, 2026. Hytower discussed his response to an Oct. 5 incident on Interstate 5 near DuPont, Washington, where he and two other Soldiers stopped to assist during a rapidly developing emergency. Hytower, who supports medical training at Madigan, said the experience reinforced the value of realistic training, sound judgment and readiness to act when seconds matter.

Simulation to street: How Madigan training prepared a Soldier to save lives on I-5

Oct. 10, 2026

Madigan prepares service members to assess rapidly changing situations, respond under pressure and provide lifesaving care when it matters most.


Cervical cancer screening is based on your age and risk factors. In addition to cervical cancer, TRICARE covers many other cancer screenings. Talk to your provider to learn about which screening tests may be right for you.

TRICARE offers options for cervical cancer screening

Oct. 08, 2026

There are now testing options that let women screen for cervical cancer risk in a more comfortable, private way.


Photo By Robyn Stulgaitis | Lt. Col. (Dr.) Shayef Gabasha (left) and the Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center cardiac catheterization laboratory staff are advancing cardia care in Nevada. Gabasha recently performed the first alternative access (subclavian) access leadless pacemaker installation in the state.

Without missing a beat: Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center advances cardiac care

Oct. 08, 2026

These cardiac capabilities will improve access and continuity of care for both Military Health System and VA patients by reducing external referrals.


Students in Fort Carson's Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Program use the latest in computer-aided-design software to manipulate a 3d digital model during a joint Digital Dentistry Course at Fort Carson's Smith Dental Clinic on 29 Sep 26. Soldiers in the AEGD teamed up with their Air Force peers from the 10th Dental Squadron at the U.S. Air Force Academy to learn how to use digital dentistry tools to help service members maintain dental readiness.

Digital dentistry program offers advanced training for new Army, Air Force dentists

Oct. 08, 2026

The program gives them a common foundation for the rest of their military and dental careers and the necessary tools to be successful and clinically efficient.


The Armed Forces Wellness Center offers virtual health coaching to support military readiness, no matter where a client might be stationed. These AFWC virtual health programs provide personalized support without the burden of travel or scheduling conflicts. (Defense Health Agency-Public Health graphic illustration by Joyce Kopatch)

Ready anywhere: How virtual wellness coaching fits military life

Oct. 07, 2026

What’s so great about health coaching in general—virtual or in-person—is that it’s tailored to exactly what the individual wants to accomplish.