At age 12, Steven Thongpim left his family to become a Buddhist monk in Thailand, beginning a 25-year journey of spiritual service. Though he dreamed of following in his military father's footsteps, his monastic path seemed to close that door – until an unexpected opportunity arose in America.
In this interview, Chaplain (CPT) Thongpim reveals how he bridges Eastern and Western spiritual traditions as an Army chaplain, teaching Soldiers ancient breathing techniques while providing compassionate care across all faiths. His remarkable story showcases how his early Buddhist training uniquely prepared him to serve Soldiers at Fort Riley's Soldier Recovery Unit, where he combines centuries-old mindfulness practices with modern military...
Phenix City, AL native, Sgt Tyrik Burkes competed in the Best Medic Competition for Irwin Army Community Hospital. Burkes is currently serving as with Irwin Army Community Hospital at Fort Riley, KS. Sgt Burkes has served in the military for years.
Waxahachie, TX native, SSG Christopher Ramirez Jr competed in the Best Medic Competition for Irwin Army Community Hospital. Ramirez Jr is currently serving as with Irwin Army Community Hospital at Fort Riley, KS. SSG Ramirez Jr has served in the military for years.
FORT RILEY, Kansas — Irwin Army Community Hospital conducted a combined ceremony Tuesday, June 14, where Col. Edgar G. Arroyo relinquished command of the hospital to Col. Anthony D. Gray; and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael D. Dills II transferred responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. George L. Foster Jr.
Regional Health Command-Central Commanding General Brig. Gen. Shan K. Bagby presided over the ceremony.
Robbin Cole, the CEO of Pawnee Mental Health Services, thought it was a bad idea, but said it anyway to a brainstorming group of community leaders from Manhattan, Junction City and Fort Riley, “why not pool together all mental health resources in the community into one location?”
Dr. Eva Ewers, a pediatrician at Irwin Army Community Hospital, Fort Riley, Kansas, demonstrates a home remedy for eye discharge in newborns. No need to purchase over-the-counter ointments or medications. Eye discharge is a common condition among newborns who are still developing tear ducts to drain through the nose.
If the discharge is thick and looks like puss, and recurs five minutes after cleaning the area, or the white of the eye...
