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The plan was first mandated by Congress five years ago.

Col. Martin Doperak, hosted a ceremony at Tripler Army Medical Center last week to formally announce the move towards a more robust health care system for service members and their families.

The Defense Health Agency (DHA), and the new Hawaii market director, Army Col. Martin Doperak, hosted a ceremony at Tripler Army Medical Center on October 20, 2021, ushering in the new Military Health System market.

MCB Camp Lejeune announced the coming together with MCAS Cherry Point to offer beneficiaries one medical market for sharing patients, staff, and other needs to eligible recipients.

3 min read        The Navy’s highest-ranking official says the service’s plan to cut medical billets as part of a larger Defense-wide drawdown could use a deeper look after the experiences of COVID-19. About two years ago, the Defense Department unveiled a plan to reduce its medical staff by 18,000, mostly through attrition, however the scheme has been controversial among lawmakers and interest groups alike. During a House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday said the service is questioning its role in that plan. “I think we l...