JULY 15, 2025 - Aging brings new needs, especially for veterans who have already lived through so much. The shift into senior living doesn't mean the mission is over-it just means the mission changes. It becomes about comfort, peace, and rediscovering purpose. In a good senior community, older veterans find understanding and support. They find people who understand where … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for an Article 15 Hearing
JULY 8, 2025 - Article 15 is an administrative procedure under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Article 15 hearings involve a superior officer addressing some of the alleged misconduct on the part of a service member. It is sometimes called Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP), whereby punishment for a soldier can be administered without conducting a … [Read more...]
Staying Safe During Pregnancy in the Summer
JULY 3, 2025 - Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it also places significant demands on a woman's body. Here in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, our summers can bring intense heat and humidity, adding an extra layer of challenge for expectant mothers. Jennifer Tiffany, chief of Midwifery at Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) explains how heat affects pregnant women and how knowing … [Read more...]
Learn When To Get Different Types of Health Care
JULY 2, 2025 - When a health issue comes up, knowing where to go for care can make a big difference. Whether it’s an accident or an illness, TRICARE covers a range of health care services—but the type of care you need determines where you should go. “The right care at the right place at the right time—that’s the goal,” said Jeannine Pickrell, M.S., RN, director for TRICARE … [Read more...]
Walter Reed Shares Sun and UV Safety Tips
JUNE 27, 2025 - Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with one in five Americans expected to develop it by age 70, according to American Academy of Dermatology. For service members, the risk is even higher due to extended sun exposure during training, field exercises and outdoor physical fitness. As summer temperatures rise, Walter Reed National Military … [Read more...]