April 2, 2025
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF)
is pleased to announce the 2025 honorees receiving the HJF Heroes of Military Medicine Awards:
- Hero of Military Medicine Ambassador Honoree: Mr. Sal Gonzalez
- Hero of Military Medicine U.S. Army Honoree: Colonel (Doctor) Benjamin P. Donham
- Hero of Military Medicine U.S. Navy Honoree: Captain (Doctor) Matthew D. Tadlock
- Hero of Military Medicine U.S. Air Force Honoree: Colonel (Doctor) Daniel James Brown
- Hero of Military Medicine Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service Honoree: Captain (Doctor) John Iskander
- Hero of Military Medicine Civilian Honoree: Dr. Troy W. Akers
This year marks the 15th Anniversary of the Heroes of Military Medicine Awards. This special celebration of deserving awardees will be held on May 8, 2025, at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., bringing together top military leaders, medical researchers, practitioners, and grateful citizens to salute those who, through their selfless dedication to military medicine, have improved the lives and health of our nation's warfighters.
Through the generous support of our sponsors, including Chairman Sponsor, Humana Military, the event recognizes exceptional military medical talent benefiting both military and civilian communities nationwide.
"Nominated by their respective senior service and agency leaders for their contributions to military medicine, this year's awardees demonstrate a clear passion for enhancing warfighter health and readiness," said Joseph Caravalho, Jr., M.D., HJF President and CEO. "We are eager to recognize these distinguished medical professionals for their exceptional achievements."
Recipients of the Heroes of Military Medicine Awards will be recognized by a notable roster of Army, Navy, Air Force, and USPHS leaders. HJF is especially honored to have Ms. Jennifer Griffin, the Chief National Security Correspondent for FOX News Channel, serve as the award emcee for the thirteenth consecutive year.
About HJF: The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) is a global nonprofit organization on a mission to advance military medicine. HJF's scientific, administrative, and program operations services empower investigators, clinicians, and medical researchers worldwide to make discoveries in all areas of medicine. With more than 40 years of experience, HJF connects the military medical community, federal and private partners, and the millions of warfighters, veterans, and civilians who benefit from military medicine.