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U.S. Marine Cpl. Taylor W. Torrence spends a moment with his partner, Eesther, in the hangar bay of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6), while waiting to depart for a training mission as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, at sea, Sept. 2, 2016. A critical medical breakthrough for military working dogs has earned top honors during the recent Military Health System Research Symposium in Kissimmee, Florida. The Canine Freeze-Dried Plasma (cFDP) Integrated Product Team earned the MHSRS Program Management Award in recognition of its exceptional collaboration in securing the first-ever Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for a cFDP product. Operating under the Warfighter Protection and Acute Care (WPAC) Program Management Office—a component of the Defense Health Agency’s Assistant Director for Research, Development and Acquisition/Component Acquisition Executive office—the IPT successfully navigated complex manufacturing and regulatory hurdles to deliver a shelf-stable, life-saving product for the Department of War's (DoW) four-legged warfighters. (Defense Health Agency Photo Illustration by T. T. Parish/Released)

Defense Health Agency team wins program management award for securing FDA clearance of canine plasma

Aug. 11, 2026

Military Working Dogs are invaluable strategic assets across the Joint Force, providing explosive detection, search and rescue, and critical combat support.

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TRICARE is more than a health plan – it's peace of mind for military families around the world. Hear directly from TRICARE beneficiaries as they share how TRICARE has supported them through every stage of military life. From routine screenings to life-saving care, TRICARE is more than a benefit for service members and their families. It's a trusted partner in their family’s health. Learn more about TRICARE: www.tricare.mil

TRICARE: More than a benefit — a trusted partner for military families

Aug. 11, 2026

From routine screenings to lifesaving care, TRICARE is more than a benefit for service members and their families.

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A U.S. Army Soldier holds his ears as he uses a 120mm Mortar Cannon in a Mortar Carrier Stryker vehicle to fire illumination flares over the city of Mosul, Iraq, on June 1, 2006.

Predictive power: Advanced modeling and AI tools revolutionize blast injury decision support

Aug. 10, 2026

These cutting-edge solutions are each designed to integrate a variety of metrics to empower leaders and trainers with data-driven insights at the speed of war.

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U.S. Public Health Service Capt. Sara Newman (left), Defense Health Agency–Public Health director, participated in a town hall hosted by Defense Centers for Public Health–Aberdeen Director Steven Cersovsky at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, June 25, 2026. Newman visited DCPH-A for an official tour of the center’s laboratory and was given a demonstration of its capabilities. (Department of War photo by Graham Snodgrass).

New DHA-Public Health director says fitness, family, connection to nature are core values

July 29, 2026

Bringing more than 30 years of public health experience, Newman is dedicated to ensuring that service members are fit, resilient, and ready.

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Aug. 20, 2026

TBICoE Training Series: Management of Sleep Disturbances Following Concussion

This training will explain the functional changes that impact sleep following concussion.

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Aug. 26, 2026

EACE Limb Trauma Education Series

The Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence is holding its monthly series, focusing on residual limb health.

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Airman Lakiyah Johnson, 15th Healthcare Operations Squadron medical technician, administers an influenza vaccination at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Sept. 30, 2025. The 15th Medical Group ensures the medical readiness of Airmen stationed on the island of Oahu. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)
Aug. 27, 2026

IHD Lunch and Learn: Influenza Disease, Vaccines, and Resources

An educational opportunity covering various topics regarding specific vaccines, clinic management, and immunization clinic operations management.

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