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Dec. 18, 2025

Great-Grandson of Clinic Namesake Visits Lyster Army Health Clinic

Fort Rucker, AL — While many calls come into Lyster Army Health Clinic each day, one recently stood out: a call from Dave Ehlers, the great-grandson of Brig. Gen. Theodore Lyster, the clinic's namesake. Ehlers, traveling in the area, noticed a sign for Fort Rucker and seized the opportunity to see the clinic named after his great-grandfather. “When I realized, we're near Fort Rucker, I knew I needed to at least try to reach out and see if we could stop by,” he said.

Feb. 4, 2025

Wolf Pack Award presented to Lyster AHC

Fort Novosel, AL — Lyster Army Health Clinic’s collaboration team was presented the Wolf Pack Award for fourth quarter fiscal year 2024, at a ceremony held at Fort Novosel on January 15, 2025. Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, the 46th Surgeon General of the U.S. Army and Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command, presided over the ceremony.

Nov. 1, 2024

Soldiers for Life: Lyster hosts annual Fort Novosel Retiree Health Fair

Fort Novosel, AL — Lyster Army Health Clinic opened the hangar doors at Yano Hall to welcome Retired Soldiers for Life and their families to the annual Fort Novosel Retiree Health Fair during Retiree Appreciation Day events on Friday, October 25. Over 245 retirees took advantage of the health and wellness activities, and booth displays.

Oct. 10, 2024

Lyster Aviation Medicine Clinic delivers targeted care

Fort Novosel, AL — Army Aviators are subject to various physical and psychological stresses, timely access to specialized medical care is essential to address these challenges and maintain optimal performance. Specialized care teams within a military treatment facility that focus on the unique needs of aviators can improve access to appropriate care.

July 16, 2024

Lyster hosts health and wellness fair

Fort Novosel, AL — Lyster Army Health Clinic hosted a health and wellness fair on July 11, 2024, in celebration of Brig. Gen. Theodore Lyster’s 149th birthday, the clinic’s namesake. The day provided patients and staff an educational and interactive event that focused on preventive health and wellness information. Booths offered help with nutritional goals, mental health, preventive screenings, plus a myriad of other wellness resources.

July 2, 2024

Coffee with a Cop

Fort Novosel, AL — The local coffee shop at Lyster Army Health Clinic was the perfect setting for Fort Novosel’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to host their Coffee with a Cop event on Friday, June 28. As part of Department of the Army CID’s Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign, the event provided an opportunity to engage with the local community in a casual environment where participants could enjoy a cup of coffee while learning about the signs, risks, and repercussions of domestic violence.

June 10, 2024

Lyster welcomes new commander

Fort Novosel, AL — Lt. Col. Leah Steder assumed command of Lyster Army Health Clinic from Lt. Col. Garrett Holt during a change of command ceremony at the Army Aviation Museum at Fort Novosel on June 6. Community leaders, colleagues, family, and friends gathered to watch the time-honored military tradition surrounded by a picturesque backdrop of aviation history on display at the museum.

June 4, 2024

Lyster hosts annual Stomp Out the Stigma walk

Fort Novosel, AL — Lyster Army Health Clinic hosts 2nd annual Stomp Out the Stigma – Mental Health Awareness Walk in recognition of Mental Health Month. Clinic staff and members from the Fort Novosel community showed their commitment to break the stigma of mental health during the May 29 walk. Protecting, optimizing, and defending your mental health is vital to the well-being of everyone and to the readiness of our military force.

April 25, 2024

Lyster hosts annual Denim Day Walk

Fort Novosel, AL — Lyster Army Health Clinic hosted a Denim Day Walk in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month or SAAPM -- an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities on how to prevent sexual violence. Clinic staff and members from the Fort Novosel community showed their commitment to combating sexual assault and raise awareness during the annual Denim Day Walk on April 24 at Fort Novosel.

April 25, 2024

LAHC Medical Company welcomes new commander

Fort Novosel, AL — Soldiers, family, and friends of Lyster Army Health Clinic gather at the helipad to bid farewell to 1st Sgt. Jun Ma and welcome 1st Sgt. Richard Aguilar in a change of responsibility ceremony for the Medical Company on April 16. 1st Sgt. Ma passes the guidon to the Medical Company Commander, Capt. Marissa Caid-Loos, as a symbol of relinquishing his responsibility to incoming 1st. Sgt. Aguilar, during the ceremony. Combat Ready Care, This We Will Defend.