
Defense Secretary Orders Review of Medical Standards for Military Enlistment
April 28, 2025
The memo, addressed to senior Pentagon leadership, ensures recruits meet the high physical and mental standards required for service.
Read moreWe are an integrated combat support agency, with a global team of nearly 130,000 civilians and military personnel, serving 9.5M beneficiaries and supporting 700+ hospitals and clinics in the Military Health System.
Our combat support capabilities are wide-ranging as the medical support for military combat operations. We deliver health surveillance, medical research, and medical education and training. We also manage the Armed Services Blood Program, the Joint Trauma System, and the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System.
We are transforming everything about our business and our care model. We are putting our patients and our workforce at the center of our decision-making. By doing so, we will generate more value and more impact, positioning ourselves to adapt and thrive for the long term.
Our strategy centers around four core focus areas:
We prioritize wellness by emphasizing safe, evidence-based care
We collaborate with the patient to improve their wellbeing
We foster a workforce that is engaged, empowered, and healthy
We will remain responsible stewards of our resources
The memo, addressed to senior Pentagon leadership, ensures recruits meet the high physical and mental standards required for service.
Read moreWhile change may create temporary uncertainty, it’s critical to understand this transformation is designed to empower installation commanders, not hinder them.
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