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As we continue building the Army of 2030, Army Medicine is focused on innovation and improving care on the battlefield. ...
12/01/2023

As we continue building the Army of 2030, Army Medicine is focused on innovation and improving care on the battlefield. And most importantly, we are focused on developing our Soldiers to ensure they have the tools and training they need to conserve the fighting strength of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Army Medicine is Army Strong!

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The official Army uniforms for the 2023 Army Navy Game have been released.  The 2023 Army-Navy uniform tells the story o...
11/21/2023

The official Army uniforms for the 2023 Army Navy Game have been released.

The 2023 Army-Navy uniform tells the story of the soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division during the opening phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Marne Division’s participation in the initiation of offensive operations in Iraq, the longest and most rapid armored advance since the Second World War.

Click link below to learn the story behind the uniforms.

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ARLINGTON, Virginia (Nov. 16, 2023) — Each year the Armed Services YMCA presents the “Angel of the Battlefield Award” to...
11/17/2023

ARLINGTON, Virginia (Nov. 16, 2023) — Each year the Armed Services YMCA presents the “Angel of the Battlefield Award” to a heroic enlisted medical professional from each branch of the Armed Services. For 2023, the Army recipient of this award was Staff Sgt. Ta'Quesha Abson, currently at the Medical Readiness Brigade, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

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ARLINGTON, Virginia (Nov. 16, 2023) — Each year the Armed Services YMCA presents the “Angel of the Battlefield Award” to a heroic enlisted medical profe...

Maj. Gen. Michael Place, Chief of Staff and Deputy Commanding General (support), presented SSG Ta’Quesha Abson with the ...
11/17/2023

Maj. Gen. Michael Place, Chief of Staff and Deputy Commanding General (support), presented SSG Ta’Quesha Abson with the Angels of the Battlefield award at the 2023 Armed Services YMCA -- Angels of the Battlefield Awards Gala.

Abson was honored for providing life-saving aid to a civilian during an attempted su***de near Fort Liberty, NC. She used her skills and training as an Army Combat Medic (68W) and Licensed Practical Nurse (68C) to help a fellow citizen in need.

Her selfless service and dedication to duty are keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon herself, the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the United States Army Medical Command, and the United States Army.

Army Medicine’s greatest asset is our people.

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11/16/2023

The 2023 Health and Readiness Symposium held last week at Garmisch, Germany. Symposiums like this are vital to ensuring our joint medical forces remain ready and poised to perform their wartime missions when they are called upon to do so.

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Congratulations Colonel Jamie Burk -- the 27th Chief of the Army Nurse Corps.  |
11/16/2023

Congratulations Colonel Jamie Burk -- the 27th Chief of the Army Nurse Corps.

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Army Nurse Corps Jamie Burk is introduced in 2023

Help us cheer on America's Medics competing in the 62nd Medical Brigade Best Medic Competition.  |   |   |
11/15/2023

Help us cheer on America's Medics competing in the 62nd Medical Brigade Best Medic Competition.

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The annual Eighth Army Best Medic Competition kicked off Nov. 1 on Balboni Field, Camp Humphreys, with a physical fitnes...
11/15/2023

The annual Eighth Army Best Medic Competition kicked off Nov. 1 on Balboni Field, Camp Humphreys, with a physical fitness assessment. The week-long event will test Army medics on their Soldier and medical skills while navigating obstacles and stressful environments.

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By Spc. Joseph EnochThe annual Eighth Army Best Medic Competition kicked off Nov. 1 on Balboni Field, Camp Humphreys, with a physical fitness assessme...

Congratulations to the newest EFMB graduates.  |   |
11/13/2023

Congratulations to the newest EFMB graduates.

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Congratulations to the (15) Medical Readiness Command, Europe Soldiers who earned their Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) at Grafenwoehr this past week! And (3) of them had zero no-go‘s. Job well done!

Lt. Gen. R. Scott Di**le, the Surgeon General of the Army and Commander of U.S. Army Medical Command, was the Keynote sp...
11/09/2023

Lt. Gen. R. Scott Di**le, the Surgeon General of the Army and Commander of U.S. Army Medical Command, was the Keynote speaker on November 9, 2023 at the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Veterans' Day Celebration.

Today's theme was "Forever Honor": "How far we have come."

Also recognized was Dr. Maurice White, Former Army Ranger who was part of the rescue of Army Private Jessica Lynch. Her subsequent recovery by U.S. Special Operations Forces was the first successful rescue of an American prisoner of war since World War II and the first ever of a woman.

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11/09/2023

Lt. Gen. R. Scott Di**le, the Surgeon General of the Army and Commander of U.S. Army Medical Command and Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Sprunger, the Command Sergeant Major of U.S. Army Medical Command, wishes you a Happy Veterans' Day.

🎥 Otis Toussaint, Army Medicine Public Affairs

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Day 2 photos of the MRC, East Best Medic Competition.   |   |
11/07/2023

Day 2 photos of the MRC, East Best Medic Competition.

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FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska – Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 1-52 General Support Aviation Battalion, 16th Combat Avi...
11/06/2023

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska – Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 1-52 General Support Aviation Battalion, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, performed an aeromedical evacuation of three teenaged civilians from Chalkyitsik, Alaska on October 31, 2023.

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FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska – Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 1-52 General Support Aviation Battalion, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, performed an aero...

Day 1 of the MRC, East Best Medic Competition. Help us cheer them on!  |   |   |
11/06/2023

Day 1 of the MRC, East Best Medic Competition. Help us cheer them on!

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11/03/2023

Dropping in to your to say have a great weekend.

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American Indian and Alaska Native Soldiers have served with honor, dedication and distinction. Their legacy of courage a...
11/03/2023

American Indian and Alaska Native Soldiers have served with honor, dedication and distinction. Their legacy of courage and selfless service will inspire generations to come.

Join us in celebrating Native American service members, families, veterans and civilians who have answered the nation’s call to defend our country.

A diverse workforce is a strong workforce.

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A groundbreaking clinical trial launched October 16, 2023, will explore the promise of new drug treatments for military ...
11/03/2023

A groundbreaking clinical trial launched October 16, 2023, will explore the promise of new drug treatments for military personnel and veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The multi-site trial is spearheaded by the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA), part of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command, and supported by a project team that includes representatives from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, and Special Operations Command.

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A groundbreaking clinical trial launched October 16, 2023, will explore the promise of new drug treatments for military personnel and veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The multi-site trial is spearheaded by the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA), p...

Join us in congratulating the 2022 MEDCOM Civilian of the Year award winners. Category I, Mr. Paul E. Ryan, Human Resour...
10/31/2023

Join us in congratulating the 2022 MEDCOM Civilian of the Year award winners.

Category I, Mr. Paul E. Ryan, Human Resources Assistant (Military), Public Health Command-Pacific, Fort Shafter, HI. (Picture 1)

Category II, Mr. Steve Rosales, Operations and Training Specialist, Office of the Commander, ACoS Operations and Training (G3), Honolulu, HI. (Picture 2)

Category III, Mr. David C. Allard, Chief/Supervisor, Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security Specialist, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Fort Campbell, KY. (Picture 3)

Thank you to these three outstanding Army Civilians who work hard everyday to ensure Army Medicine remains Army Strong.

10/30/2023

Fort Gordon was redesignated as Fort Eisenhower to honor the legacy of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Watch the video below to learn more about this historic redesignation.

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It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of Lt. Col. Krista Labbe, former chief, Midwifery Service a...
10/27/2023

It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of Lt. Col. Krista Labbe, former chief, Midwifery Service at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Krista’s family, friends and teammates during this challenging time.

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — A new leader took charge Thursday of the U.S. Army’s medical readiness and patient care in Eur...
10/27/2023

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — A new leader took charge Thursday of the U.S. Army’s medical readiness and patient care in Europe and Africa, an assignment that follows a big change in how military health care records are managed overseas.

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A new leader took charge Thursday of the U.S. Army’s medical readiness and patient care in Europe and Africa, an assignment that follows a big change in how military health care records are managed overseas.

ICYMI: Medical Readiness Command, Europe hosted a Change of Command ceremony yesterday where Brig. Gen. Clinton Murray r...
10/27/2023

ICYMI: Medical Readiness Command, Europe hosted a Change of Command ceremony yesterday where Brig. Gen. Clinton Murray relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud.

Congratulations to both leaders who will continue their commitment to modernizing Army Medicine in support of the total force, and building the Army of 2030 and beyond.

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It’s a busy, and exciting, week for Army Medicine in Germany this week. Lt. Gen. R. Scott Di**le, Army Surgeon General a...
10/26/2023

It’s a busy, and exciting, week for Army Medicine in Germany this week. Lt. Gen. R. Scott Di**le, Army Surgeon General and MEDCOM CG, hosted an OPD session and a semi-annual training brief at Landstuhl Army Medical Center.

Army Medicine is committed to building high-performing, well led, cohesive teams that draw on individual backgrounds and strengths of our Soldiers to maximize our warfighting capability, adapt to new threats, and take advantage of new opportunities.

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Congratulations Lt. Col. Candi Roberts, director of the Physical Performance Service Line at LRMC, for being awarded the...
10/26/2023

Congratulations Lt. Col. Candi Roberts, director of the Physical Performance Service Line at LRMC, for being awarded the Legion of Merit by Lt. Gen. R. Scott Di**le, Army Surgeon General and MEDCOM CG, and her upcoming retirement.

Our power is our people.

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Lt. Gen. Di**le and CSM Sprunger presented awards and coins during an awards ceremony at the Sembach Chapel.Army Medicin...
10/26/2023

Lt. Gen. Di**le and CSM Sprunger presented awards and coins during an awards ceremony at the Sembach Chapel.

Army Medicine is committed to cultivating workforce talent and investing in our greatest asset, our people.

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10/26/2023

Today's Medical Readiness Command, Europe Change of Command ceremony.

Join us in welcoming Brig. Gen. Roger Giraud as the new MRC, Europe commanding general.

“Roger is the right leader at the right time to build upon the historic track record of success of Medical Readiness Command, Europe. He is leader trained, leader experienced, leader developed and leader ready,” said Lt. Gen. R. Scott Di**le, Army Surgeon General and MEDCOM CG.

We also thank Brig. Gen. Clinton Murray for his steadfast leadership and remarkable accomplishments during his tenure as the MRC, Europe commanding general, and wish him well in his next assignment as the commanding general of the Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base, San Antonio.

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Congratulations Staff Sgt. Aschlynd Spidell-Flores, the daughter of an Army Medicine teammate, for earning the Army Sold...
10/24/2023

Congratulations Staff Sgt. Aschlynd Spidell-Flores, the daughter of an Army Medicine teammate, for earning the Army Soldier's Medal for saving a woman's life.

The Army's greatest asset is our people.

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A Soldier with the U.S. Army Human Resources Command was awarded the prestigious Soldier’s Medal Oct. 20 here for saving the life of a woman following a fatal car accident in Muldraugh, Kentucky, a year ago.

Army Medicine delivers highly trained warfighters, experts in their medical craft, by melding sophisticated live, virtua...
10/24/2023

Army Medicine delivers highly trained warfighters, experts in their medical craft, by melding sophisticated live, virtual, and synthetic training environments.

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Lt. Gen. R. Scott Di**le, Army Surgeon General and MEDCOM CG, hosted an OPD session where he shared 10 important things ...
10/19/2023

Lt. Gen. R. Scott Di**le, Army Surgeon General and MEDCOM CG, hosted an OPD session where he shared 10 important things he learned during his 35 years of military service. His focus of the session was to provide insight to help officers shape their success and leadership philosophies.

LTG Di**le also inducted Maj. Joshua Moser into the Order of Military Medical Merit (O2M3). Congratulations Maj. Moser.

Army Medicine’s greatest asset is our people.

📸 Otis Toussaint, Army Medicine Public Affairs

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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAN HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 12, 2023 – A Brooke Army Medical Center physician put his skills to...
10/16/2023

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAN HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 12, 2023 – A Brooke Army Medical Center physician put his skills to the test on a flight back to San Antonio when a child on the plane became unresponsive.

Army Capt. (Dr.) Ronak Patel, neurologist, was returning home with his wife and baby, after visiting family in Maryland when an urgent call asking for a physician came over the intercom.

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A Brooke Army Medical Center physician put his skills to the test on a flight back to San Antonio when a child on the plane became unresponsive.

MEDCOM Best Squad Team   into your   to say have a safe and enjoyable weekend. 📸 PFC Theron Smith   |   |   |
10/13/2023

MEDCOM Best Squad Team into your to say have a safe and enjoyable weekend.

📸 PFC Theron Smith

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Great   at Fort Novosel caring for our military working dogs.
10/13/2023

Great at Fort Novosel caring for our military working dogs.

How do dentists prepare for patients at Brown Dental Clinic at Fort Novosel? If it’s a four-legged patient, then you’ll see a collaboration between the installation’s dental and veterinary teams. Recently, Capt. Blakely McCormick, DMD, from Brown Dental Clinic joined Capt. Jacquelynn Watson, D...

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This month we recognize & celebrate the talents, skills, and ...
10/13/2023

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This month we recognize & celebrate the talents, skills, and contributions of employees with disabilities.

The Army remains committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining qualified people with disabilities to capitalize on the capabilities of a diverse and inclusive force.

A diverse workforce is a strong workforce.

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Each October, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or “NDEAM,” we celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities. Reflecting the ...

We want to send a shout out to SFC Andrew Menard from the U.S. Army 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion for supporting the ...
10/13/2023

We want to send a shout out to SFC Andrew Menard from the U.S. Army 1st Medical Recruiting Battalion for supporting the Army Medicine Kiosk at – and earning recognition from the Army Chief of Staff, General Randy George.

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Congratulations team MEDCOM for earning 2nd place at the Army Best Squad competition. Click link below to read full arti...
10/12/2023

Congratulations team MEDCOM for earning 2nd place at the Army Best Squad competition. Click link below to read full article.

Army Medicine is Army Strong!

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When the dust settled and the scores were tallied, a squad from USAMEDCOM took 2nd place at the Army’s Best Squad Competition in the U.S. Army Best Squad Competition held at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Sept. 25 - Oct. 5th. The squad from USAMEDCOM was made up of Soldiers from Medical Readiness Command,...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – More than 580 medical-military leaders representing 24 nations from the Indo-Pacific region con...
10/12/2023

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – More than 580 medical-military leaders representing 24 nations from the Indo-Pacific region converged on Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for Indo-Pacific Military Health Exchange 2023 from September 26-29, 2023.

IPMHE is a biannual-multilateral health engagement that allows medical professionals to exchange and share information amongst Allies and partners to discuss shared issues and concerns, and enhance regional interoperability.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – More than 580 medical-military leaders representing 24 nations from the Indo-Pacific region converged on Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...

The Army 2023   Competition Winners, Capt. Alexander Kenney and Sgt. 1st Class Douglas Petty, from the 6th Ranger Traini...
10/11/2023

The Army 2023 Competition Winners, Capt. Alexander Kenney and Sgt. 1st Class Douglas Petty, from the 6th Ranger Training Battalion, Airborne Ranger Training Brigade, were recognized at the Leaders' Solarium by the Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. Randy George, Sergeant Major of the Army, SMA Michael R. Weimer, Brig. Gen. Anthony McQueen, Deputy Surgeon General of the Army and Command Sergeant Major of USAMEDCOM, Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Sprunger

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