Story by Derik Crotts | Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs/Military Health System | 09.17.2025
A Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal study, focusing on the effects of concussions and blast exposures, achieves 95% percent of its enrollment goal. The study tracks concussion and blast exposure effects on EOD technicians, with 1,908 participants enrolled since October 2022....
Story by Zeke Gonzalez | Walter Reed Army Institute of Research | 08.26.2025
In May 2025, the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research launched the “Push Ups for the Mind” application, which guides app users on a path to improve their attention and performance. The app’s development was funded by the Center for Traumatic Stress at the Uniformed Services University and the Henry Jackson Foundation. The initiative was co-led by Dr. Amy Adler, a senior scientist at......
Story by Zeke Gonzalez | Walter Reed Army Institute of Research | 06.13.2025
WRAIR-West has launched two behavioral health studies focused on repetitive mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) and occupation-related repetitive exposure to tier-1 weapons, marking a significant step toward strengthening resilience and performance in operational settings. These efforts are part of the Military Brain Risk Assessment for Individual Neurological Health (BRAIN Health) research......
Story by Terry Goodman | Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs/Military Health System | 06.06.2025
The Department of Defense is dedicated to safeguard the brain health of service members, with all branches implementing prevention strategies and assessments to mitigate the impact of blast overpressure. Ongoing research, particularly regarding potential thresholds for acute and chronic low-level BOP exposure, aims to enhance operator effectiveness and mission accomplishment....
Story by Zeke Gonzalez | Walter Reed Army Institute of Research | 06.03.2025
In February 2025, leadership at Fort Huachuca reached out to the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research for support to dev0elop a new tool to support service members prior to mental health crises. As a result of this request, WRAIR developed the wallet card: an easy-to-field reference with specific guidance for leaders about how to start difficult conversations with their soldiers and work......
Story by Maristela Romero | Air Force Medical Service | 05.19.2025
Invisible blast overpressure injuries, along with more severe traumatic brain injuries, are at the center of a growing Department of Defense campaign to protect cognitive performance, a significant component of medical readiness for America’s warfighters....
Story by Hector Corrales | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | 04.08.2025
BETHESDA, Md. — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has launched the Rapid Assessment Program for Tactical Operational Readiness (RAPTOR), a new multidisciplinary diagnostic initiative designed to provide comprehensive evaluations for active duty service members, with a particular focus on rapid return-to-duty cases....
Courtesy Story | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | 03.12.2025
BETHESDA, MD, March 12, 2025─The National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center offers a multitude of services related to brain health for U.S. service members and veterans. Primary care providers both inside and outside the military health system can refer patients with a history of documented traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concern about the......
