Regional Health Command Central

Maj. Gen. M. Ted Wong, commander of the Southern Regional Medical Command, briefs Chilean Brig. Gen. Oscar Enrique Boettiger Bacigalupo, director of Health Services, Headquarters General Staff, army of Chile, a More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Tiffany Rodriguez-Rexroad, Warrior Transition Battalion, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, works to improve her shot put during a training session Feb. 28, 2016. More tha More

The Hanson Family, March 1, 2014. (Photo courtesy, retired U.S. Army Spc. Ralph Hanson.)

In this example of a virtual healthcare encounter, the provider, is able to speak directly with the patient for the entirety of the appointment. Virtual healthcare, like tele-behavioral health (pictured here), More

Competitors race against the clock challenging themselves and each other during the Alamo Run Fest Feb. 21 at San Antonio. Participants started at the Alamodome and made their way through Downtown San Antonio a More

Regional Dental Health Command-Central (DENCOM-C) Dental Activity commanders and Soldiers stand in formation during DENCOM-C's change of command ceremony where Col. George J. Hucal relinquished command to Col. More

Maj. Gen. Thomas R. Temple, Jr., commander, Regional Health Command-Central, hands the Medical Department Activity-Fort Carson colors to Col. Eric S. Edwards during the unit’s change of command ceremony. Col. P More

CRDAMC transitions to new leadership; Soldier readiness remains priority

From left to right, Maj. Gen. Thomas Tempel, commanding general, Regional Health Command-Central; Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, commanding general, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Gen. Robert Abrams, commanding general More

Sgt. Nate Carpenter, orthopedic technician, William Beaumont Army medical Center, marches toward the finish line of a timed 12-mile ruck march, one of many competitions during WBAMC’s 2017 Noncommissioned Offic More

Spc. Twylah Nelson, combat medic, Internal Medicine Clinic, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, demonstrates common procedures for patients being admitted into the recently launched temporary urgent care clin More

(From left) Soldiers from the 7218th Medical Support Unit, currently assigned to E Company, Troop Command, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, stand at parade rest along with the other companies and single de More

Master Sgt. Jovan Bowser uses a resistance band to stretch during powerlifting training, one of two inaugural competitions at the 2018 Army Trials being held at Fort Bliss, Texas, March 2-9.

Staff Sgt. Steven Baugus participates in adaptive rowing practice while training for the 2018 Army Trials at Fort Bliss, Feb. 28. Over 70 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and Army veterans will compete for a s More

(From left) Sgt. Christopher McGinnis and Staff Sgt. Altermese Kendrick draw their recurve bows while aiming in during the 2018 Army Trials archery competition at Fort Bliss, Texas, March 5. Over 70 wounded, il More

Munson Army Health Center is located at Fort Leavenworth Kansas.

“Growing is healing.” U.S. Army veteran Chris Dorsey holds a baby chick at Warrior Farms in Dahlonega, GA. (U.S. Army courtesy photo)

U.S. Army Chaplain, Lt. Col. Robert Miller. (U.S. Army courtesy photo)

Honduran mothers wait for their children to receive care from a group of U.S. Army South surgeons at the pediatric surgery wing of the University School Hospital in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Aug. 22, 2018 during a More

The U.S. Army Regional Health Command Central (RHC-C) deployed a Multi-Specialty Surgical Dental team to work with Joint Task Force Bravo Medical Element (MEDEL) personnel at the Catholic University Dental Scho More

Louis Cortez, physical therapist, Fort Bliss Warrior Transition Battalion, assists Staff Sgt. Franklin Beardsley, a California National Guardsman assigned to the WTB recovering from knee surgery, with proper fo More

A silicone implant is examined during a discussion about options available after breast cancer treatment at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Oct. 4. The third annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) D More

William Beaumont Army Medical Center’s Child, Adolescent and Family Behavioral Health Services perform an anti-bullying puppet show with assistance from Army Community Services at Fort Bliss, Oct. 5, at Colin L More

Maj. Laquincyia Key, clinical nursing officer in charge, Labor and Delivery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, delivers opening remarks during WBAMC’s National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day obse More

William Beaumont Army Medical Center’s Sterile Processing Department (SPD) celebrated International Central Service Week, Oct. 14-20, to show appreciation and raise awareness of SPD staff duties and impact on t More

William Beaumont Army Medical Center’s Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care hosted a prayer breakfast at WBAMC’s Dining Facility, Oct. 24. The breakfast welcomed all WBAMC staff members, patients and visito More

Dr. Franklin Dexter, director, Division of Management Consulting, Department of Anesthesia, University of Iowa, discusses applying analytics to OR operations to maximize efficiency during a Surgical Services Co More

Col. Lisa Miller, chief nursing officer, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, recognizes Maj. Lena Fabian, certified nurse midwife, Department of Women's Health, WBAMC, as a Light the Way award recipient durin More

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Troop Command and Warrior Transition Unit battle for the ball during WTU’s wheelchair basketball tourney. The annual event was held November 30 at Fort hood’s Abrams Gym in h More

Retired Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker, 42nd Surgeon General of the U.S. Army and former commanding general of U.S. Army Medical Command, discusses the importance of leadership in clinical settings during William Bea More

William Beaumont Army Medical Center Color Guard posts the colors during William Beaumont Army Medical Center's Holiday Ball at the Centennial Conference and Banquet Center, Dec. 1.

Col. David Mendoza, deputy commander of inpatient services, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, poses for a picture with fraternal twin brother, Maj. James Mendoza, human resources officer, 79th Infantry Brig More

Soldiers, staff and families welcome the holiday season during William Beaumont Army Medical Center’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 6.

Dr. Domingo Rosario, pathologist, Department of Pathology, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, studies a tissue sample at WBAMC, Dec. 10. A recent study indicates 100 percent compliance with national guidelin More

The first-ever Common Bile Duct (CBD) exploration using a robotic-assisted minimally-invasive surgical system and a recently-approved Food and Drug Administration device for CBD exploration was recently perform More

Pfc. Jovany Castillo, student, Practical Nurse Course, WBAMC, is presented an Army Achievement Medal by Col. Erik Rude, commander, WBAMC, on Dec. 19, for his actions leading to the successful resuscitation of a More

Tieanna and Spc. Nathaniel Washington celebrate the arrival of their first born, Alonzo Francisco Washington, with a visit from WBAMC leaders on Jan. 1. Alonzo, first baby delivered at WBAMC in 2019, was welcom More

Douglas Preston, Medical Support Assistant, Family Care Clinic, Spc. Hugo V. Mendoza Soldier Family Care Center, Fort Bliss, Texas, discusses appointment information with a patient during a routine check up at More

William Beaumont Army Medical Center Soldiers prepare to receive a mock patient, designated by a cutout with vest, to transfer to a patient receiving area for patient admissions, during a field exercise with Na More

Lt. Col. Owen Johnson III, chief, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, uses a laser-assisted indocyanine green angiography (LAICGA) portable handheld imaging device for th More

Sgt. Samuel Leon Rodriguez, 52nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, has his eyes checked by an Evans Army Community Hospital ophthalmologist after his Lasik eye More

Evans Army Community Hospital Commander Col. Eric S. Edwards, Medical Department Activity-Fort Carson, Colorado, address’s Mountain Post Medical Home beneficiaries during a town hall Jan. 25, 2019. Edwards host More

Army 2nd Lt. Stephanie Fox, left, Army Col. Michael Ludwig, Brooke Army Medical Center chief nursing officer, and Pfc. Adriann Gifford cut the cake during the 118th Army Nurse Corps birthday celebration Fab. 1, More

U.S. Army Maj. George Johnson, Brooke Army Medical Center, describes the benefits of the new telemetry unit before the ribbon cutting ceremony, Feb. 22, 2019. Telemetry is an automated process that monitors vit More

Capt. Derek Kirby, medical resident, General Surgery Program, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, practices laparoscopic techniques using pegs on a laparoscopic simulator at WBAMC’s Simulation Center, Feb. 25 More

Air Force Col. Deedra Zabokrtsky, chief of Officer Force Development Division and Director of Air Force Nursing Services at Headquarters Air Force, Office of the Surgeon General, speaks at Brooke Army Medical C More

Joey Sepulveda, eye technician, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, informs Pvt. Taylor Michael, 127th Aviation Support Battalion, 1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade, about refractive eye surgery du More

Ona Ramsey, licensed clinical social worker, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, presents her doctoral research on domestic violence and gender differences during a National Professional Social Work Month for More

Dr. Melissa Demorris, pharmacist, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, discusses upcoming pharmacy hour changes at the WBAMC main outpatient pharmacy. William Beaumont Army Medical Center pharmacies are slated More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Brown, Brooke Army Medical Center, Warrior Transition Battalion, receives two gold medals from Brig. Gen. George Appenzeller, BAMC Commanding General, and Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas O More

Air Force Capt. (Dr.) Andy Murtha holds baby Claire with Steve Mueller, Claire’s maternal grandfather, March 27, 2019 at Brooke Army Medical Center. The photo marks three generations of their family being born More

Staff Sgt. Kristina Sorokoa, an Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) grader for Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC), Fort Hood, Texas, ensures Spec. Joshua Cardwell is rule-compliant during the ACFT’s Stand More

Retired U.S. Army Sgt. David Crook, his wife Lena and their son Alexander enjoy a day of fun during the Memorial Day weekend, May 25, 2019. (Photo Courtesy U.S. Army veteran Sgt. David Crook)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Fontenot prepares to execute the bench press while being secured to the modified bench by powerlifting coaches Adrian Wilson, left, Monica Southall and Team Army teammate U.S. Ar More

U.S. Army retired Spc. Brent Garlic pulls on the powerlifting trainer during Team Army powerlifting training June 18 at the Short Fitness and Sports Center, MacDill Air Force Base during the 2019 Department of More

U.S. Army, Staff Sgt. Michael Logins (black shirt) takes a photo of Team Army athletes on June 22, 2019, at University of South Florida's Track and Field Stadium. The DoD Warrior Games were conducted June 21- 3 More

Retired Command Sgt. Maj. David Jones and Ginny Polege cheer on Team Army during the sitting volleyball match with Team Marine Corps at the Tampa Convention Center, during the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior More

In Front: Sgt. Kawaiola Nahale, left Staff Sgt. Shawn Runnells, Spc. Lauren Britt, retired Staff Sgt. Mike Shaw and Capt. Kenny Rodgers arrive at the Tampa, Florida Convention Center for the 2019 Department of More

Performance Experts supporting Team Army athletes at the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games are, left, Susan Goodman, Ashley Ripke, Jenna Weinstein, Heather Leggete, Joel Druvega, Laura Kirschner, Gregory More

Army Gen. Richard D. Clarke, commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, left, speaks with Team Army physical therapist Luis Cortez and acting Deputy Secretary of Defense, Mr. David L. Norquist on June 22, 2019 More

LTG Nadja Y. West, Army Surgeon General and Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command, passes the guidon to BG George "Ned' Appenzeller as BG Jeffrey J. Johnson relinquishes command of the Regional Health C More

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. George Appenzeller, outgoing Brooke Army Medical Center commanding general, Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson, Regional Health Command – Central commanding general, and Brig. Gen. Wendy L. Harter, More

Sgt. 1st Class Ciara Johnson and her husband Staff Sgt. Shilue Johnson, July 18, 2019 (Photo courtesy Sgt. 1st Class Ciara Johnson)

(Pictured L-R) Mr. Brian Davis, Director of the Defense Personnel and Family Support Center and Mr. Gregory J. Slavonic, Assistant Secretary of the Navy’s Manpower and Reserve Affairs present retired U.S. Army More

Master Sgt. Scott Paul gets prepared for the 2019 Virginia Raceway motorsport race on August 22-25, 2019. (Photo courtesy U.S. Army Master Sgt. Scott Paul)

Staff Sgt. Corey Easley, September 5, 2019. (Photo courtesy, Staff Sgt. Corey Easley)

The 2019 Transition Coordinating Training Summit in Baltimore, Md. September 19, 2019 (Photo credit courtesy of Annette P. Gomes)

Spc. Zach Lerma runs a routine wire shark check on an office computer September 23, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Spc. Zachary Lerma).

The 2019 Heroes 101 “Where they Rendezvous Ride” September 27, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Annette P. Gomes)

The Invictus Games The Hague 2020 will feature a record 19 allied nations, with Belgium joining the competition for the first time, competing in 10 adaptive sports: archery, athletics, cycling, indoor rowing, J More

Retired Master Sgt. Robert Fletcher (L), owner of Bob’s Smokin’ Southern BBQ, is recognized for his successful Veteran owned business by Thomas Stith III, District Director, Small Business Association during th More

Defense Health Agency’s Operation Warfighter Employment Federal Internship job fair November 6, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Annette P. Gomes)

Sgt. 1st Class Jennifer Owen, a Soldier assigned to the Warrior Transition Battalion, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii concentrates on her art project during the Resiliency Through Art class at Schofield Barracks Art More

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Peter Wang, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program director and instructor (front and center) poses with (left to right) Kristy Arnold, Assistant Instructor Peter Robles Assistant Instructor Steve St More

Sgt. Laura Laird practices her backstroke during the 2019 Pacific Regional Adaptive Reconditioning Camp at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii November 18, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Annette P. Gomes)

Staff Sgt. Jessica Haddix fits in her morning work out during the 2019 Pacific Regional Adaptive Reconditioning Camp at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, November 18, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Adriane Wilson)

The 2019 Pacific Regional Adaptive Reconditioning Camp, Schofield Barracks, November 21, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Adriane Wilson).

Brig. Gen. Wendy Harter, Brooke Army Medical Center commanding general, presents a gift basket from the BAMC Auxiliary to Airman 1st Class Anna Tritley and her husband, Sean, Jan. 3, 2020 to congratulate them o More

Retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Kinney, February 4, 2020. (U.S. Army photo courtesy Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Kinney)

Munson Army Health Center Commander 2020

Maj. Paz Munoz is all smiles as she leads Velvet on a walk during equine therapy. Munoz and Velvet were paired together based on their personalities following a systematic review of her physical, mental and emo More

Sgt. 1st Class Rey Bagorio (left) and Capt. Tony Storey, both assigned to the Warrior Transition Battalion, Joint Base Lewis McChord, work together to move a television as they prepare a room for a homeless vet More

Misty Barr, left, sits down with vocational rehabilitation counselor, Desiree Dial, and 1st Lt. Angel Reyes to discuss potential career opportunities. (U.S. Army photo by Misty Barr)

Staff Sgt. Michael Murphy, a Soldier in transition at the Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Carson, Colorado poses for a picture along Captain Jacks Trail near Colorado Springs, Colorado. The adaptive recond More

Sgt. Samuel Haro acknowledges the camera from the shark diving cage at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington.

Pfc. Zachary Tucker (left) plays the ukulele while Spc. Quinn Mazepa looks over the music and prepares to sing during a Kanikapila at the Schofield Barracks Warrior Transition Battalion (U.S. Army Courtesy Photo)

Soldiers in the Army Recovery Care Program assigned to the Soldier Recovery Unit, Fort Belvoir, Virginia participate in a weekly Deep Water Running class.

U.S. Army Col. April Critelli, physician’s assistant, screens a patient for COVID-19 at the McWethy Troop Medical Clinic, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, May 13, 2019. Critelli is the first medical Soldier to return t More

Master Sgt. Mary Jackson and former Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Soldier Recovery Unit Recreational Therapist Kersey Henderson work in the new garden at Liberty Barracks. (U.S. Army photo courtesy of More

U.S. Army Sgt. Benjamin Davis, a Soldier assigned to the Soldier Recovery Unit at Fort Bliss, Texas, performs an at-home TRX workout. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the adaptive reconditioning program at Fort Bl More

Soldiers in the Fort Belvoir SRU program practice ai chi, a water-based version of tai chi, in the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital therapeutic pool. (U.S. Army courtesy image)

Richard Rangel, medical laboratory technician, prepares Thefety Tibbs, who was among the first donors of convalescent plasma, for his first convalescent plasma donation in June 2020 at the Akeroyd Blood Donor C More

U.S. Army Maj. Eva Owens, a Soldier assigned to the Soldier Recovery Unit at Fort Bliss, Texas shot a photo of the Franklin Mountain poppies and entered it into the adaptive reconditioning program’s Earth Day p More

U.S. Army Spc. Jennifer Davenport, assigned to the Soldier Recovery Unit at Fort Carson, Colo., rides a mountain bike through a cave. Davenport began cycling while in the Army Recovery Care Program. (U.S. Army More

Licensed Practical Nurse Spc. Briendl Tabuso, Medical Department Activity, performs COVID-19 testing on Pre-Command Course students 12 July in the Munson Army Health Center parking lot. The testing was performe More

Brig. Gen. Wendy L. Harter, Commanding General, Regional Health Command-Central, hosts the change of command ceremony for outgoing Commander, Public Health Command-Central, Col. Dirk D. LaFleur, and incoming Co More

The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Soldier Recovery Unit started an online Gaming Happy Hour when social distancing made it impossible for Soldiers to play board games together. (U.S. Army courtesy graphic)

Caitlyn Clark, a military spouse with Weed Army Community Hospital, shares her story of survival during the Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk Sept. 1 at Fort Irwin, Calif. (U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Jacquelin More

Employees from Weed Army Community Hospital run through patient scenarios during an MHS GENESIS mock go-live event September 16 on Fort Irwin, Calif. WACH is the first hospital within Regional Health Command- C More

Sergeant Major Jay Shearer is the SGM of Munson Army Health Center September 2020