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Portrait of U. S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Carlton S. Dorris IV

Marine shares his story of ‘extraordinary’ care received at Walter Reed

“My name is Master Gunnery Sgt. Carlton S. Dorris IV, and I am an active-duty United States Marine currently under the care of Dr. Charles Miller in the neurosurgery department at Walter Reed. I am writing to you not because I was asked to, and not because it is easy to put this into words, but because of what Dr. Miller has done for me, and what he continues to do, deserves to be known. I believe his story is exactly the kind of story you exist to tell.”

$U.S. Army Spc. Katie Alexander organizes surgical tools while U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jeffrey Teixeira and U.S. Army Maj. Jonathan Buttram surgically repair a fractured eye socket at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., April 23, 2026. Walter Reed’s skull-base team uses a multidisciplinary approach to treat some of the most complex head, neck, and skull base injuries. (DOW photo by Ann Brandstadter)$

Walter Reed’s innovative eye surgery aids patient’s recovery

When a traumatic eye injury threatened a Military Health System beneficiary’s sight, a surgical team at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center stepped in and restored the patient’s vision.

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It’s not just care at Walter Reed; It’s family – The Rosarios

From July 2024 to June 2026, U.S. Navy Capt. Juan Rosario proudly served as the chief of staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This role holds a deep, personal meaning for him, as it allowed him to give back to an institution that gave so much to his own family in a critical time.

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Physician Assistant program graduate looks forward to caring for warriors, families

A Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) healthcare trainee joined three others from Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center (ATAMMC) at Fort Belvoir, Virginia to graduate from one of the most demanding yet rewarding programs in the Military Health System (MHS) on June 12.

TRICARE News and Updates

Provide feedback on clinical practice guidelines in joint patient focus groups: substance use disorder on July 17

Living with a substance use disorder can present serious challenges. If you’ve been diagnosed with a substance use disorder, the Defense Health Agency and Veterans Health Administration would like to hear your perspective on your treatment journey. Together, they’re hosting a virtual focus group on Friday, July 17 at 1 p.m. ET. This focus group offers patients the opportunity to share their experiences with diagnosis and treatment.

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Battling the invisible enemy: The rise in severe heat illness

Military experts say persistent education and increased awareness are helping catch service member heat illnesses early, which prevents the most serious conditions.

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Keeping an eye on fireworks safety

Fireworks can be exciting and beautiful to watch. However, they can also be dangerous, especially to the eyes.

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Protect your hearing. Protect your brain.

Growing evidence suggests hearing loss may increase the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.

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