The Department of War’s top military medical leaders addressed the realities of the modern battlefield and readiness during the 2026 Military Health System Conference.
The May 28 panel at the conference in Dallas, Texas, included Army Lt. Gen. Mary Izaguirre, U.S. Army surgeon general; Army Command Sgt. Maj. John E. Dobbins, senior enlisted advisor to the U.S. Army surgeon general; Navy Vice Adm. Darin Via, director of the Defense Health Agency; Navy Force Master Chief PatrickPaul Mangaran, command senior enlisted leader for the DHA; Air Force Lt. Gen. John DeGoes, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force surgeon general; Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Thomas J. Wigington, senior enlisted advisor to the Joint Staff Surgeon; and Navy Rear Adm....
A tribute video highlights the military careers, medical service, and shared legacy of Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, Medical Corps, and her husband, Capt. Phillip Adriano, Medical Corps, who amassed an impressive combined 67 years of service. Throughout their time in the Navy, both held pivotal clinical and executive leadership roles—including commanding hospital operations and directing critical healthcare programs—before culminating their careers during a dual retirement ceremony aboard the USS Midway Museum. The unique event featured a rare format where the couple served as one another's presiding official, marking the completion of their historic journey. The mission of NMCSD is to optimize health and enhance readiness. NMCSD employs...
