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Top military surgeons general discuss future of military medicine: ‘We are ready to fight and win shoulder to shoulder together’
30+ min ago (836+ words) The top military surgeons general stressed the role of military medicine as combat power and the need to adapt and redesign it for future warfare, in which time, distance, and contested access reshape the battlefield. Lt. Gen. John DeGoes, surgeon…...
Hospital Corpsman Advance Strengthening Navy Medicine Readiness
18+ min ago (65+ words) Five Sailors, attached to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) New England were advanced to the rank of Hospital Corpsman Third Class, March 2026. Hospital Corpsman Advance Strengthening Navy Medicine Readiness NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES Story by Lt. Sydney…...
Therapy Dogs visit CNFJ
15+ hour, 28+ min ago (101+ words) FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan, (April 6, 2026) " Chief Mass Communication Specialist Claire Farin, left, assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan/Navy Region Japan, (CNFJ/RJ), walks alongside Penny, a therapy dog with the American Red Cross Animal Visit Program, at CNFJ/RJ…...
PAOs provide medical aid
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (848+ words) Public affairs non-commissioned officers assigned to JTF-DC JIC provide aid to an injured minor on the roadside. PAOs provide medical aid WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES Story by Sgt. Katlynn Pickle/rss/personnel/1721218 Joint Task Force DC /search/unit…...
Walter Reed’s MEDEVAC team transports Wounded Warriors to world class care
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (173+ words) When injured active-duty service members need to get from the battlefield to critical medical care back home in the U.S., the Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Department for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center plays a vital role. A "typical" mission begins far…...
MRC-A, DHN Central Welcome New Senior Leader
8+ hour, 4+ min ago (437+ words) SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 6, 2026 " Medical Readiness Command Alpha and Defense Health Network Central marked a significant leadership transition during a ceremony held in San Antonio on April 1, 2026. Distinguished leaders, colleagues and family members gathered to honor the outgoing commander, Maj....
Boxer Maintains Medical Readiness
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (106+ words) Lt. Cmdr. Kenny Tran, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), conducts a dental procedure in the ship's dental ward, March 28, 2026. Boxer, flagship of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, is underway with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the…...
Faces of Readiness: HM2 Nicholas Krupp Supporting the Warfighter in Rota
2+ day ago (81+ words) Faces of Readiness: HM2 Nicholas Krupp Supporting the Warfighter in Rota'dvidshub.net Faces of Readiness: HM2 Nicholas Krupp Supporting the Warfighter in Rota ROTA, Spain (February 1, 2026) " Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Nicholas Krupp, a native of Laplace, Louisiana, is assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness…...
AKANG 176th Wing Rescue Triad conducts a full mission profile training exercise
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (165+ words) U.S. Air Force combat search and rescue personnel assigned to the 212th Rescue Squadron, 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, move a simulated downed pilot to the tree line while waiting for evacuation during a full mission profile training exercise at Malemute Drop…...
Fuel spill exercise tests emergency responders at KAFB
3+ day, 17+ min ago (102+ words) Eddie Ellis, 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management contracting officer representative, discusses emergency evacuation procedures with his team during a fuel spill training and response event at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, March 31, 2026. This tabletop exercise allowed participants an opportunity to…...