FORT BRAGG, NC – A soldier lies bleeding on the ground with several injuries. Nurses rush onto the scene and in an effort to save his life, they begin pulling supplies from their medical kits. Fortunately, on this day the scenario is not real, but the lessons learned by it will be an invaluable tool they will carry with them throughout their careers.

FORT BRAGG, NC - “Kelly has without a doubt impacted the Fort Bragg Community as well as Army Medicine.” That is the assessment given by Diane Thomas, Chief Nursing Supervisor at Womack Army Medical Center, regarding her colleague receiving the Army Medical Department’s Order of Medical Merit. The Order is a prestigious award bestowed upon members of the United States Army Medical Department for exceptional contributions to military medicine.

FORT BRAGG, NC - As troops exposed to chemical gas make their way through the woods and back to camp, Dennis maintains his composure and joins his fellow soldiers back to safety, where he—and his comrades -- will be decontaminated from the elements and his mission can resume.

FORT BRAGG, NC-- In their quest to provide top-notch care to active-duty service members, the Womack Army Medical Center Intrepid Spirit Center on Fort Bragg continuously monitors and improves their services. Their latest addition is the CBITE Plus program, which is an addendum to the Comprehensive Brain Injury Team Evaluation (CBITE) program that has long been a core component of Intrepid services.

Suicidal thoughts can be experienced by anyone and are a serious mental health concern. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. Help is available, and TRICARE is here to support you.

Did you know that oral health has important links to your overall health? That’s why it’s especially important that children get proper dental care from an early age. This helps them maintain healthy teeth and gums throughout their lives. The TRICARE Dental Program provides dental coverage for eligible children of service members, helping your children access important dental care.

Military nurses have an unwavering commitment to advancing our health and wellness to ensure that every service member is fit to fight, that our medical teams are trained and ready, and that our families receive the care they deserve. This week, we honor the strength and dedication of the extraordinary professionals who serve both our country and warfighters with unwavering courage. Whether they are on the frontlines, in field hospitals or at military medical centers around the world, their commitment to care under the most challenging conditions inspires us all.

Do you live in the Atlanta, Georgia or Tampa, Florida metropolitan area? Your TRICARE health plan options are about to expand. Starting in January 2026, TRICARE Prime Atlanta and TRICARE Prime Tampa options, a Competitive Plans Demonstration, will bring more choices to eligible beneficiaries. These options are administered by CareSource Military & Veterans. Enrollees will get care from CSMV’s network of primary and specialty care providers.