Soldiers perform medical evacuation training

Army Reserve medics and active duty helicopter pilots worked together to practice loading and transporting patients

Zika in the Americas: September 21, 2016

Biosurveillance Summary Provided by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch

U.S. Army medical brigade trains Ukrainian soldiers on field litter ambulances

Field litter ambulances provide mobility for emergency situations and provide a quick link between battlefield casualties and emergency services not available on the front lines of battle

Big Rescue Kanagawa 2016

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Reginaldo Cagampan, left, and Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Rocky Pambid, members of the U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka Emergency Response Team, treat a simulated patient during the 2016 Big Rescue Kanagawa Disaster Prevention Joint Drill in Yokosuka city, Japan. Multiple agencies took part in the drill including the U.S. Navy, Army and Air Force, as well as personnel from the Japan Self-Defense Force and Japanese government agencies. (U.S. Navy photo by Greg Mitchell)

Ukrainian soldiers on field litter ambulances

A Ukrainian Soldier uses hand signals during a ground guide exercise of field litter ambulance familiarization on the driving range at Yavoriv Training Area, Ukraine. A team of medics and a mechanic from 557th Medical Company and 212th Combat Support Hospital are working together to conduct field littler ambulance and medical equipment familiarization with the Ukrainian military. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Jeku)

U.S., Japanese forces conduct Big Rescue Kanagawa 2016

Big Rescue's mission is to strengthen interoperability between participating medical units, other agencies and bolster the resilience of local communities against disaster

Vitamins D and B12 play important roles in health and wellness

Vitamins D and B12 are key nutrients to staying healthy and having a balanced diet

USS Decatur MEDEVAC exemplifies importance of US, ROK partnership

USS Decatur was assisted by the Republic of Korean navy in an emergency medical evacuation of a Sailor

Zika in the Americas: September 14, 2016

Biosurveillance Summary Provided by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch

Hospital's sterile-processing techs are 'Gladiators' of patient safety

Sterile-processing medical technicians are the multipliers of hospital safety who clean, disinfect and sterilize the hospital and dental clinic's surgical tools

Civilian nurses offered specialized training

Opening up the existing perioperative, or operating room, course to civilians and developing a new ER training course for civilians allows Madigan to invest in its civilian employees

U.S. Navy, Marine Corps team up to support Sasebo disaster drill

The participation in the drill demonstrated expanded capabilities that the U.S. military can contribute to assist Japan in the event of a disaster

Air Force holds Emergency Medical Technician Rodeo 2016

Now in its ninth consecutive year, the competition continues to grow and medics from across the Air Force show off their unique emergency medicine capabilities

Zika in the Americas: September 7, 2016

Biosurveillance Summary Provided by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch

Global Influenza Summary: September 3, 2016