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Military nursing history

The “Sacred Twenty,” a group photograph of the first 20 U.S. Navy nurses, pose after appointed in 1908. The Defense Health Agency is celebrating National Nurses Week 2026, May 6-12, and it’s almost 250 years of nursing legacy. Built upon a rich history of supporting warfighter medical readiness, military nurses spearhead force health protection, combat care, and the ability of service members to stay healthy and ready for the mission. (Courtesy photo)
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U.S. Air Force personnel pose for a photo outside the Owen King European Union hospital during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 28, 2026. The team is participating in a joint health security cooperation engagement between U.S. and Saint Lucian medical professionals working side by side to deliver care and strengthen regional medical readiness. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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A U.S. Air Force surgical team performs a dialysis access surgery on a patient at Owen King European Union hospital during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. Surgical operations conducted during LAMAT 2026 reflected coordinated planning with host-nation healthcare leadership which reinforces trust and demonstrates the United States’ commitment to supporting shared medical priorities. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Noll, vascular surgeon, performs a dialysis access surgery on a patient at Owen King European Union hospital during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. The mission provided hands-on surgical experience to enhance readiness while supporting local healthcare delivery. The procedure contributed to a broader health security cooperation effort, strengthening regional collaboration while enhancing the collective ability to respond to medical challenges across the Caribbean. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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A U.S. Air Force surgical team performs a dialysis access surgery on a patient at Owen King European Union hospital during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. Patients were identified by the Ministry of Health to align with the specialties and certifications of participating U.S. Air Force medical providers, ensuring targeted care delivery while providing real-world clinical experience that strengthens medical readiness. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Noll, vascular surgeon, scrubs before surgery during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission at Owen King European Union hospital in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. Health security cooperation missions like LAMAT, enable U.S. medical personnel to operate in real-world clinical environments to maintain readiness and refine expeditionary medical skills. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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Minister of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, the Honorable Moses Jn Baptiste, provides remarks during an opening ceremony for the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. The mission integrates U.S. Air Force medical personnel with host-nation providers to deliver patient care and conduct knowledge exchange strengthening health security cooperation and clinical and military readiness. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs Jenny Daniel provides remarks during an opening ceremony for the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. The ceremony marked the official start of a two-week health security cooperation focused on patient care, clinical exchange and strengthening medical readiness across Saint Lucia. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Michele Curtis, Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission commander, attends an opening ceremony at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. The ceremony marked the official start of a two-week health security cooperation mission, highlighting U.S. and Saint Lucian collaboration to strengthen partnerships, enhance medical readiness and support shared regional health priorities. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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A U.S. and Saint Lucia flag lapel pin is worn during an opening ceremony for the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. LAMAT reinforces regional cooperation by bringing together U.S. and partner-nation medical teams to address shared healthcare challenges while strengthening enduring relationships across the Caribbean. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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Karin B. Sullivan, chargé d’affaires for the U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, speaks during an opening ceremony for the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. The ceremony marked the official start of a health security cooperation mission, reflecting a whole-of-government approach that integrates U.S. military, diplomatic and host-nation efforts to strengthen partnerships, enhance medical readiness and support regional stability. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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Dr. Sharon Belmar-George, Chief Medical Officer for the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, provides remarks during an opening ceremony for the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. The mission enabled local healthcare professionals to collaborate with U.S. counterparts to address priority patient care needs. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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Karin B. Sullivan, chargé d’affaires for the U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, applauds the planners of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission during an opening ceremony at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex in Castries, Saint Lucia, April 27, 2026. U.S. Embassy leadership recognized the coordination and partnership required to execute the LAMAT 26 mission alongside host-nation healthcare professionals. (U.S. Air force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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New policy to increase efficiency in military accessions

Military applicants wait to be sent to their next evaluation at Chicago MEPS. U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command's new Conditions Unlikely to be Waived policy will focus evaluations on applicants more likely to qualify for service. (Photo by Derrik Noack)
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Dr. Glenn Gloria, Medische Zending Primary Health Care Center physician, reaches his hand out to a patient during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission at MZ PHC Brownsweg, Suriname, April 14, 2026. LAMAT 2026 demonstrates how partnership and solidarity go hand-in-hand, strengthening trust between the United States and regional allies through shared humanitarian goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Madeline Herzog)
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Dr. Glenn Gloria, Medische Zending Primary Health Care Center physician, talks to U.S. Air Force medical professionals during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission at MZ PHC in Brownsweg, Suriname, April 14, 2026. Through LAMAT 2026, U.S. Air Force medical teams worked alongside local providers to share knowledge and strengthen patient care in resource-limited environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Madeline Herzog)
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U.S. Air Force Reserve Maj. Kirk Garcia-Rios, 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron primary care physician, and Dr. Glenn Gloria, Medische Zending Primary Health Care Center physician, stand together at the morning prayer during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission at MZ PHC Brownsweg, Suriname, April 17, 2026. LAMAT 2026 demonstrates how partnership and solidarity go hand-in-hand, strengthening trust between the United States and regional allies through shared humanitarian goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Madeline Herzog)
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Dr. Glenn Gloria, Medische Zending Primary Health Care Center physician, checks a patient's breathing during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission at MZ PHC Brownsweg, Suriname, April 16, 2026. LAMAT 2026 demonstrates how partnership and solidarity go hand-in-hand, strengthening trust between the United States and regional allies through shared humanitarian goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Madeline Herzog)
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U.S. Air Force Reserve Maj. Kirk Garcia-Rios, 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron primary care physician, meets with a patient during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission at Medische Zending Primary Health Care Center Brownsweg, Suriname, April 16, 2026. Working side by side, LAMAT 2026 strengthens collaboration between U.S. and Surinamese medical teams through shared patient care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Madeline Herzog)
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Dr. Glenn Gloria, Medische Zending Primary Health Care Center physician, speaks with a patient during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission at MZ PHC Brownsweg, Suriname, April 16, 2026. LAMAT 2026 demonstrates how partnership and solidarity go hand-in-hand, strengthening trust between the United States and regional allies through shared humanitarian goals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Madeline Herzog)
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