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The Military Health System is an interconnected network of service members whose mission is to support the lives and families of those who support our country. Everyday in the MHS advancements are made in the lab, in the field, and here at home. These are just a few articles highlighting those accomplishments that don't always make it to the front page of local papers.

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Navy Nurse Reflects on Rewarding Temporary Assignment to Guam

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5/9/2025
Lt. Jodi Carroz, an Emergency Department Registered Nurse assigned to Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms

U.S. Navy Lt. Jodi Carroz, an Emergency Department Registered Nurse stationed at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms recently returned from a temporary assignment at U.S. Naval Hospital Guam in April, bringing with her a wealth of experience, clinical knowledge, and unforgettable memories.

West Point Cadets Visit the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Explore Military Medicine Careers

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5/9/2025
Cadets experienced a patient assessment scenario during their visit at USU and WRNMMC.

Future U.S. Army physicians from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point recently visited the Uniformed Services University to learn about military medicine and connect with current students and alumni.

New U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine Partnership with Purdue University Expands Educational Opportunities for Airmen, Guardians

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5/9/2025
Leaders from the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, or USAFSAM, and Purdue University pose during a tour of several 711th Human Performance Wing facilities at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Teaser text: A new partnership between the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, or USAFSAM, a mission unit within the Air Force Research Laboratory, and Purdue University will expand educational opportunities for airmen and Guardians and provide added mission flexibility.

Madigan Family Residency Program awarded the Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians 2025 Outstanding Achievement in Scholarly Activity

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5/9/2025
Madigan Family Residency Program

The Madigan Family Medicine Residency Program achieved a remarkable victory at the annual Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians conference. This conference is held annually to showcase achievements in military medicine.

“One team, one fight”: Air Force Nurse Enhances Neonatal Care and Leadership at Nellis Air Force Base

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5/8/2025
U.S. Air Force Capt. Zanetta Foster holds a coin she received from the Air Combat Command Surgeon General, Col. Raymond J. Clydesdale, for improving standard procedures in the labor and delivery unit at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center

From taking her first breath as a newborn at Eglin Air Force Base to becoming an obstetrics nurse vital to Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center’s labor and delivery ward, U.S. Air Force Capt. Zanetta Foster forges her own path of excellence in service, providing care to military families and supporting fellow nurses in the high-tempo environment of Nellis Air Force Base.

Navy Medicine Announces Sailor of the Year

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5/8/2025
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Davonte McCraven

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Davonte McCraven, a native of Memphis, Tennessee, assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bethesda, Maryland, was announced as Navy Medicine's 2024 Sailor of the Year.

From Civilian Nurse to Army Leader: 1st Lt. Crystal Absher Answers the Call at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital

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5/8/2025
1st Lt. Crystal Absher, an emergency room nurse at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, checks Sgt. 1st Class Chip Allen’s temperature

As a U.S. Army nurse in the emergency department, Absher delivers expert care and steady leadership, supporting mission readiness and providing comfort to soldiers and families across the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson.

Brandon Act in the Air Force - Two Years Later

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5/7/2025
Liberty Wing Airmen from the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program, or ADAPT, discuss up to date information regarding patients, training and case staffing at Royal Air Force Lakenheath

Two years after the Department of the Air Force implemented the Brandon Act, its impact continues to grow across the force. Built on principles of transparency, accessibility, and trust, the act empowers service members to seek mental health support when they need it - on their terms.

Madigan Army Medical Center Pioneers Use of Ion System for Minimally Invasive Lung Biopsy for the Department of Defense

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5/7/2025
Madigan Army Medical Centers surgery team using the ion endoluminal system to perform biopsies, disease diagnosis, and resection all in one procedure.

Madigan Army Medical Center has become one of the first military hospitals and clinics to adopt the cutting-edge ion endoluminal system, a breakthrough technology designed to perform minimally invasive biopsies in the peripheral lung. Surgical teams at the center are utilizing Ion in conjunction with other devices like the Da Vinci Surgical System to perform the first combination biopsies, disease diagnosis, and resection all in one procedure.

Defense Health Agency Announces TRICARE Prime Atlanta and TRICARE Prime Tampa, Competitive Plans Demonstration Options Starting in 2026

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5/7/2025
Defense Health Agency Announces TRICARE Prime Atlanta and TRICARE Prime Tampa, Competitive Plans Demonstration Options Starting in 2026

Do you live in the Atlanta, Georgia or Tampa, Florida metropolitan area? Your TRICARE health plan options are about to expand. Starting in January 2026, TRICARE Prime Atlanta and TRICARE Prime Tampa options, a Competitive Plans Demonstration, will bring more choices to eligible beneficiaries. These options are administered by CareSource Military & Veterans. Enrollees will get care from CSMV’s network of primary and specialty care providers.

University’s Impact on the Future of Military Medicine Highlighted at Military Health System Conference

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5/6/2025
Dr. Stephen L. Ferrara, acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, presents a coin to U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Jonathan Shumaker. The Uniformed Services University’s recognitions and contributions at the 2025 MHS Conference

The Uniformed Services University played a central role at the Military Health System Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, showcasing its leadership in shaping the future of military medicine through innovative education, strategic vision, and critical studies.

Surgeons General Address the Military Health System: Readiness Requires Integration

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5/6/2025
Surgeons General Address the Military Health System: Readiness Requires Integration

Surgeons General from each of the three military services, the National Guard, and the Joint Staff surgeon addressed key issues affecting military health during a roundtable discussion at the 2025 Military Health Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 30.

Military Nurses: An Inspiring and Extraordinary Ready Force

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5/6/2025
Military Nurses: An Inspiring and Extraordinary Ready Force

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Services Policy and Oversight Susan Orsega, the former chief nurse officer for U.S. Public Health Service, highlights the vital role that nurses have in caring for our warfighters and families in recognition of National Nurses Week.

Rare Specialty, Vital Mission: Joint Base Langley-Eustis home to DOD's Only Anaplastologist

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5/5/2025
Robert Robinson, 633d Dental Squadron

In the world of medicine, some professionals work behind the scenes, quietly transforming lives in ways most people never see. Robert Robinson, 633d Dental Squadron anaplastologist maxillofacial prosthetist, is one of those hidden gems in the Department of Defense.

‘Moving and Inspiring’ 2025 Military Health System Conference Reaffirms Commitment to 'Our No-Fail Mission'

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5/5/2025
‘Moving and Inspiring’ 2025 Military Health System Conference Reaffirms Commitment to 'Our No-Fail Mission'

Military healthcare leaders closed the 2025 Military Health System conference by sharing their praise, excitement, and confidence to continue to collaborate in support of warfighter readiness.

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