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The Military Health System supports the National Defense Strategy by providing a medically ready force, a ready medical force and a medical benefit in keeping with the service and sacrifice of more than 9.6 million active-duty personnel, military retirees and their families.

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World War II medic Waverly B. Woodson, Jr. was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the second-highest U.S. military honor, for saving countless lives during the Allied Invasion of Normandy of World War II. Waverly was only 21-years-old, serving in the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, when he was deployed to France. He spent over 30 hours treating countless fellow soldiers amid intense combat. Learn more about about Waverly and other heroes from the Defense Health Agency at health.mil/history. Play
D-Day Medic Posthumously Receives Distinguished Service Cross
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D-Day Medic Posthumously Receives Distinguished Service Cross
Lynn "Doc" Munger was a 23-year-old pharmacist's mate during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. When Munger was 98 years old, he told his story of serving as a Navy medic and caring for those injured from the devastating attack. You can watch his full interview via the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project. https://www.loc.gov/item/afc2001001.105971/ Play
Navy Medic Recounts the Attack on Pearl Harbor
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Navy Medic Recounts the Attack on Pearl Harbor
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center celebrates Bug Week with an informational video about prevention of Vector-borne illnesses. Bug Week is a time to inform and learn about vector-borne illnesses and ways to prevent them. (DoD video by Ricardo J. Reyes) Play
What you Need to Know to Prevent Bug Bites
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What you Need to Know to Prevent Bug Bites
Mosquitos are small but mighty bugs that are responsible for about 750,000 deaths a year. Learn how to protect yourself from mosquitos this summer. Visit www.health.mil/bugs for more information. Play
What's the Deadliest Bug in the World?
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What's the Deadliest Bug in the World?
The overall health and readiness of the force extends beyond training and physical readiness. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III outlines resources for mental health help available to service members, veterans and military families. Play
Secretary of Defense Message on Mental Health Awareness Month
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Secretary of Defense Message on Mental Health Awareness Month
A mother speaks to the camera. Play
Suicide Prevention: One Mother's Story
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Suicide Prevention: One Mother's Story
All year long, patient safety is one of the top priorities for the Defense Health Agency. Patient safety means providing ready, reliable care to service members, veterans, and dependents no matter the circumstance. Play
DHA Talks Patient Safety Awareness
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DHA Talks Patient Safety Awareness
MHS Minute | January 2022 Play
MHS Minute | January 2022
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MHS Minute | January 2022
A person speaks in front of a photo collage. Play
Blue Star Families Hold COVID-19 Town Hall
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Blue Star Families Hold COVID-19 Town Hall
‘Got Your 6’ is TRICARE’s COVID vaccine video series that delivers important information and updates, on days that end in ‘6.’ It includes the latest information about DOD vaccine distribution, the TRICARE health benefit, and vaccine availability. Got a question about ‘Got Your 6’? Send an email to dha.ncr.comm.mbx.dha-internal-communications@mail.mil Find your local military provider at tricare.mil/MTF, or go to tricare.mil/vaccineappointments and schedule yours today! Search by county: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker) Play
Got Your 6 | Dec. 6, 2021
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Got Your 6 | Dec. 6, 2021
Global Health Engagement is a vital resource in achieving US Strategic goals Play
Global Health Engagement
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Global Health Engagement
Flu season is here and getting your flu vaccine is the best way to stop the spread. Play
Flu Season: Staying Healthy
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Flu Season: Staying Healthy
Thanks for tuning into the MHS Minute! Play
MHS Minute | October 2021
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MHS Minute | October 2021
HCE Ear Protection Play
Ear Protection
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Ear Protection
Eight years of innovation. Ingenuity. Research. Invention. This is the Defense Health Agency. We are a joint, integrated combat support agency that enables the Army, Navy, and Air Force medical services to provide a medically ready force. We support the delivery of integrated, affordable, and high quality health services to 9.6 million service members and families around the world. Always prepared. No matter the challenge. Play
This is DHA
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This is DHA
DOD has no higher priority than caring for wounded, and injured service members and the caregivers who support them. Play
Warrior Care
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Warrior Care

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