FORT BRAGG, NC-- The Nurse Summer Training Program (NSTP) is a 29-day clinical internship designed to provide Reserve Officer Training Corps Nursing students an opportunity at an authentic, first-look into the lives of Active-Duty Army Nurse Corps officers. The Cadets are assigned to a military treatment facility (MTF) and precepted by an Army Nurse officer. They are introduced to the duties, roles, responsibilities, and expectations of an officer and given the opportunity to provide hands-on nursing care in a variety of patient settings. For most Cadets, their nursing internship is preceded by the physically and mentally demanding 35-day Cadet Summer Training event. NSTP provides the ROTC nurse cadet the opportunity to coalesce the leadership lessons learned from CST into the hospital setting.

FORT BRAGG, NC—As the temperatures rise, Soldiers face an increased risk of heat-related illnesses as they routinely undergo rigorous training across diverse weather conditions. The Fort Bragg Chief of Environmental Health, Department of Public Health, Lt. Col. Owen Price has seen firsthand the impact of heat stress on service members.

FORT BRAGG, NC – Retired Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel Dailey, a distinguished veteran with over three decades of service spanning conflicts from the Gulf War to the Siege of Sadr City, visited Womack Army Medical Center's Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) on Fort Bragg this week. His visit aimed to provide inspiration and mentorship to Soldiers in recovery and reinforce the critical mission of the SRU.

FORT BRAGG, NC – In the pursuit of justice for sexual assault survivors, a dedicated team at Womack Army Medical Center is ensuring that every voice is heard and every crime is answered. The Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiners (SAMFE) team, led by Kelly Taylor, provides a pillar of support and crucial evidence to see that perpetrators are held accountable.

Do you want dental or vision coverage along with your TRICARE health plan? Coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program may be a good choice for you. Here’s what you need to know about FEDVIP and how to sign up during Federal Benefits Open Season, which runs from Nov. 10 through Dec. 8 this year.

The Defense Health Agency continues to fully cooperate with the ongoing criminal investigation being conducted by the Army Criminal Investigative Division regarding a military medical provider working at the Carl R. Darnall Army Women’s Health Center. Our first concern is for the patients and families affected by this situation. We know this news has created concerns and questions from our patients and our military community. Our patients and their families remain our highest priority as we respond to this situation. 

For many TRICARE beneficiaries, TRICARE Open Season is the annual period when you can enroll in or change your health care plan for the following year. This year, TRICARE Open Season began Nov. 10 and ends Dec. 9. Changes you make during open season are effective on Jan. 1, 2026. Keep reading to learn if you're eligible to make changes to your plan during open season.

Respiratory illnesses like respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, and flu can spread quickly, especially during the fall and winter months. However, there’s an easy way to reduce your risk of serious illness—get vaccinated. TRICARE covers both RSV and flu immunizations for eligible beneficiaries, helping protect you and your family this season.