Trump visited soldiers at Walter Reed — but not the 14 injured in the Iran war

More than a dozen soldiers injured in Operation Epic Fury are still recovering at the military hospital.

• May 27

Trump undergoes "6 month physical" at Walter Reed

President Trump on Tuesday underwent a "6 month physical" at Walter Reed National Military Hospital, he posted on social media.

• May 26

Trump has "routine yearly checkup" 6 months after annual physical exam

President Trump's physician wrote that Mr. Trump "continues to demonstrate excellent overall health."

• Oct 10, 2025

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital, Pentagon says

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital Tuesday after treatment for complications related to his surgery for prostate cancer, the Pentagon said.

• Feb 13, 2024

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in critical care with "emergent bladder issue"

Lloyd Austin's "bladder issue is not expected to change his anticipated full recovery. His (prostate) cancer prognosis remains excellent," hospital officials said.

• Feb 12, 2024

White House wasn't notified of Defense Secretary's hospitalization for days

The Pentagon's failure to disclose Lloyd Austin's hospitalization is counter to normal practice with the president and other senior U.S. officials and Cabinet members.

• Jan 7, 2024

First lady Jill Biden has surgery to remove cancerous skin lesions

The first lady went in for an outpatient procedure for the area above her eye when two other areas of concern were noticed.

• Jan 11, 2023