The National Capital Region played host to wounded warriors from around the world participating in a week-long event celebrating comradery and recovery—starting with the Air Force Wounded Warrior Care Fair and…

Military leaders and other dignitaries, including Susan Orsega, deputy assistant secretary of defense, for health services policy and oversight, on the right, were among those in attendance at the annual…

U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior staff, participants and supporters enjoy the music of Mango Warrior during the annual Wounded Warrior Day of Healing event held at the National Harbor on Nov. 18 sponsored by the…

Defense Health Agency-Public health experts say investigations have shown that military physical fitness tests provide insights into key components of physical performance and injury risk. A recent 2024…

The military monitors its service members’ fitness levels to ensure combat physical readiness and minimize loss of personnel to injury.

Each military service selects its physical fitness tests to meet its…

The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program has recognized three Defense Health Agency hospitals for their outstanding surgical care.

For help dealing with the emotional challenges of his vision loss, as well as the daily physical challenges he faced, veteran Charles Alewine, was referred to the Major Charles Robert Soltes, Jr., O.D.…

Charles Alewine, a veteran experiencing vision loss, found help dealing with the emotional and physical challenges of his condition at the Major Charles Robert Soltes, Jr., O.D. Department of Veteran’s Affairs…

NASA’s Europa Clipper, which launched Oct. 14 on a journey to Jupiter’s moon Europa, is already 13 million miles (20 million kilometers) from Earth. Two…

Scouts and their families arrive at Scout Day at the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland, on Oct. 19, 2024. The annual Scout Day brings Department of Defense medical professionals…