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In the Army medical community, the Expert Field Medical Badge is legendary. It’s a test of your resolve. With a brutal 70% to 80% attrition rate, most who attempt it will go home empty-handed. But this year, two medical professionals from Irwin Army Community Hospital (a lab tech and a biomedical equipment specialist) stepped away from the facility to chase after the ultimate medical discriminator. Discover what it takes to achieve the Army's premier medical badge through the eyes of the candidates fighting for it, and the leader who has already stood in their boots.

Aug. 4, 2026

The 30 Percent

FORT RILEY, Kansas — In the Army medical community, the EFMB is legendary. It’s a test of your resolve. Most who attempt it will go home empty-handed. But this year, two IACH professionals stepped away from the facility to chase after the ultimate medical discriminator.

You’ve been brushing your teeth your whole life, but are you actually getting the hardest-to-reach spots? Most of us miss the exact areas that cause red gums and bad breath. In this quick breakdown, Fort Riley dental provider CPT Heather Wilkinson shares a few simple adjustments to your daily routine like the 45-degree brushing angle and the "C-Shape" flossing technique. She also drops a crucial fact: if you skip flossing for just 72 hours, soft plaque hardens into permanent buildup.

July 16, 2026

Level Up Your Routine

FORT RILEY, Kansas — You’ve been brushing your teeth your whole life, but are you actually getting the hardest-to-reach spots? Most of us miss the exact areas that cause red gums and bad breath. A Fort Riley dental provider shares a few simple adjustments to your daily routine.

Meet COL Jason K. Marquart, the new Commander of Irwin Army Community Hospital and a proud Kansas native. In this introductory interview, COL Marquart gets real about the challenges of military healthcare, his vision for improving access to care, and his personal commitment to protecting Fort Riley families while the Big Red One is deployed.

July 16, 2026

What Families Can Expect

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Meet the new Commander of Irwin Army Community Hospital, a proud Kansas native. COL Jason K. Marquart gets real about the challenges of military healthcare, his vision for improving access to care, and his personal commitment to protecting Fort Riley families while the Big Red One is deployed.

To protect your child's medical privacy and ensure safety, DoD IDs are required for prescription pickups for patients 10 and older. But we know keeping track of their physical card can be a hassle. You don't need the physical card. Just save a clear photo of the front and back of their DoD ID on your phone. SSG Hernandez explains how this simple hack keeps your kids safe while saving you time.

June 30, 2026

Hard Rule, Easy Shortcut

FORT RILEY, Kansas — To protect your child's medical privacy and ensure safety, DoD IDs are required for prescription pickups for patients 10 and older. SSG Hernandez explains a simple hack to keep your kids safe while saving you time.

You can't just "shake off" severe depression. CW3 Andrew Goebel tried. Struggling to get out of bed, losing his focus at work, and feeling completely crushed by an invisible weight, Goebel, a field artillery targeting technician with the 1st Infantry Division, realized that hitting the gym and "sucking it up" wasn't going to fix what was broken. He needed professional help. Goebel tells his journey from the lowest point of his life to walking through the doors of Irwin Army Community Hospital. He shares how mental health treatment turned his life around, brought his productivity back, and made him the Soldier he was meant to be.

June 12, 2026

The Crushing Weight of the Unseen

FORT RILEY, Kansas — You can't just "shake off" severe depression. CW3 Andrew Goebel tried.

IACH is proud to announce an expanded partnership with the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System to bring specialized, comprehensive women's health care directly to female veterans in our local community. From routine wellness exams to specialized follow-ups, our modern facility is fully equipped to support your health journey.

June 12, 2026

Women's Health Care for Veterans

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Tired of driving to Topeka for your women's health exams? As a veteran, you now have a choice closer to home.

CPL Gabriela Garcia, a dental assistant NCO, reached a breaking point in the middle of a dirt tunnel during a low crawl. From that moment in the dirt, the story rewinds to reveal the previous 33 hours that brought her to the edge of failure during the Irwin Army Community Hospital internal Best Leader and Best Medic Competitions

May 21, 2026

The Breaking Point

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Discover what pushes a Soldier past their ultimate breaking point when the scoreboard fades away and giving up is the only logical choice left.

CPT Mara Pagan is an Army dentist who left a lucrative but stressful 15-year career in the civilian sector to find deeper meaning in Army service. She describes burnout, corporate pressure, and how insurance plans hampered her ability to care for patients.

May 19, 2026

Changing Her Stride

FORT RILEY, Kansas — CPT Mara Pagan is an Army dentist who left a lucrative but stressful 15-year career in the civilian sector to find deeper meaning in Army service.

Irwin Army Community Hospital celebrates an enduring tradition carried by Florence Nightingale for National Nurses Week 2026. Watch as the ceremonial flame of nursing is passed forward through the generations of our IACH team. From our Honored Nurse Emeriti to the Rising Generation of new nurses taking up the mantle, this flame represents a shared responsibility to guide, support, and advocate for those in our care.

May 19, 2026

Nurses Week 2026

FORT RILEY, Kansas — IACH celebrates an enduring tradition carried by Florence Nightingale for National Nurses Week 2026.

Watch as IACH Soldiers are pushed to their limits in the Soldier and NCO of the Quarter Competition held March 2026. Narrated by the IACH Operations NCO, this feature highlights what it takes to represent Irwin Army Community Hospital as the "Best of the Best." To earn the title, competitors must prove their military bearing, demonstrate proficiency in medical and Soldier tasks, and maintain peak physical endurance.

April 23, 2026

Focus Through Fatigue

FORT RILEY, Kansas — Watch as IACH Soldiers are pushed to their limits in the Soldier and NCO of the Quarter Competition held March 2026. Narrated by the IACH Operations NCO, this feature highlights what it takes to represent IACH as the "Best of the Best."

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